The Storm Hits TheStreet.Com

Friday, October 17th, 2008

Do you remember Gary Krakow? He is the Senior Technology Correspondent for TheStreet.Com. We posted a video from him a few weeks ago about the build quality of the BlackBerry trackball. He posted a new video after having a hands on session with the BlackBerry Storm. I actually think he ...

BlackBerry Storm Hands On At The Developer Conference

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

  Just in case you are still deciding if the developer conference is worth attending, Verizon Wireless throws in the BlackBerry Storm hands on at their booth. If you need me you can probably find me at their booth #501. I have not had one in my hand yet but am a big fan ...

BlackBerry Storm Coming To Rogers

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Many of us have been sitting on this “rumor” for about a month now until we got some confirmation. After a quick conversation with Doug from BlackBerry Cool I am pleased to announce the BlackBerry Storm is coming to Rogers in time for Christmas. After he learned of a script ...

Vodafone Australia Taking Storm Pre-Orders

Tuesday, October 14th, 2008

  With all the buzz around Research In Motion's Blackberry Storm it was only a matter of time before the devices were available for pre-order. Thus the case with Vodafone Australia's new web page. Although no release dates or pricing information is available, once you register, Vodafone will carry out a credit ...

Verizon Offers The Storm Hands On In Select Markets

Monday, October 13th, 2008

Verizon Wireless has launched a simple webpage to signup for food, beverages and a hands on experience with the new BlackBerry Storm. I am concerned event dates go out until 11/20. Does that mean no launch until after the 20th? If one of these locations is close to you, sign ...

Vodafone Rejected First Version of Storm

Friday, October 10th, 2008

  RIM's CEO Mike Lazaridis admitted today that Vodafone rejected their first version of the Storm for not being quite "cutting edge" enough. The development of the Storm, which RIM CEO says was driven by Vodafone and Verizon was a pretty daunting task. RIM was obviously under the impression that Quadband EDGE, ...

Chief Marketing Officer, Frank Rovekamp Talks Storm

Friday, October 10th, 2008

Chief Marketing Officer, Frank Rovekamp, talks about the upcoming launch of the BlackBerry Storm on Vodafone. I realize this is just another piece of marketing material but Mr. Rovekamp seems genuinely excited about the device. Then again, I would probably be that happy if I already had a Storm in ...

Vodafone UK BlackBerry Storm For Free

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

If you live in the UK you can score a Vodafone BlackBerry Storm for free the Times Online is reporting. Yes of course there is a catch but for once the catch is not a bad deal. You must sign up for a £35 a month tariff for 18 months. ...

Bell Canada Finally Announces BlackBerry Storm

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Bell Canada appears to be joining the game with the launch of their Storm info page. Not too bad, just a little late. I guess they must have been trying to avoid the issues Vodafone had last night launching their site with mocked up BlackBerry Storms that had iPhone screens and a ...

Vodafone Launches Storm Site / Needs New Marketing Department

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Just when I thought I could go to bed. As I write this it is first thing in the morning Wednesday in the U.K. I have to imagine someone in the marketing department may be looking for a new job. If you look at the above picture captured from the Vodafone ...