BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect Storm) [Blackberry Storm Review]

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BlackBerry Storm Reviews spell out Problems
Published 11/20/2008 at I4U News
... review that the BlackBerry Storm is gorgeous to look at and hold, but it's not as easy, enjoyable, or consistent to use as the iPhone. Several reviews highlight the lack of Wi-fi in the BlackBerry Storm, which really sucks. Also several reviewers complain about the OS lag and sluggish UI. Looks like a BlackBerry Storm software update is needed badly. BlackBerry Storm Reviews: Engadget InfoSyncWorld Wired Yahoo Tech! BGR Popular Mechanics Gizmodo SlashGear jkOnTheRun CrunchGear Phone Scoop The BlackBerry ...

Blackberry Storm Reviews Everywhere…
Published 11/20/2008 by Chris Leckness at Mobility Site
... Storm for Verizon. That or 1/2 the blogosphere decided to post their reviews at the same time. Even though we don’t cover Blackberry much, I know we have many readers that follow Blackberry and even use Blackberries. If we had a writer with Blackberry ties, we’d cover it a bit more, but we don’t. So, let me direct your attention to a plethora of links related to the Blackberry Storm… BlackBerry Storm review - Engadget BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect Storm) Review: ...

Review roundup: RIM's new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm
Published 11/20/2008 at AppleInsider
... "The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, die-hard texters, e-mailers, and corporate users may be better served with the BlackBerry Bold or other QWERTY device." Gizmodo's Matt Buchanan "The Storm is a strong effort from RIM, but it's not quite the killer phone that they or Verizon need it to be. It's good—RIM clearly put a lot of thought into the design. But I think it fall short of what they were aiming for, and ultimately what all the hype is driving people to expect. Some of ...

RIM BlackBerry Storm reviewed (Verdict: Not even a BlackBerry killer)
Published 11/20/2008 by Joel Johnson at Boing Boing Gadgets
... the one with the clickable touchscreen, but no QWERTY keyboard — fell through the reviews hamper today. The reviews almost all read as guardedly positive at first glance, but even a cursory reading finds big flaws in the Storm's interface. Mossberg said that "neither I, nor any of the several BlackBerry addicts I asked to try it out, considered typing on the Storm’s keyboard to be very similar to using the keyboard of a traditional full-sized BlackBerry." Matt Buchanan said "I kind of came to hate typing on it" and called it "tiring". ...

Daily Tech: Let Me Google That For You Is Search in Slow-Mo
Published 11/20/2008 by geeksugar at geeksugar -- Geek is chic.
... lets you do a Google Search and then copy the search link so you can send it to that friend. When the person clicks on the link, it will direct them to the actual search results page. Funny and harmless. — Lifehacker Snoop Dogg recently appeared on The Martha Stewart Show (yes, random), and he told Martha about his texting habits and his love for his BlackBerry. — Switched The reviews for the BlackBerry Storm are in, and so far it's not living up to all of the hype. — Gizmodo Designer Mac ...