Blackberry Bold or Thunder?

Blake · 10-06-2008, 04:39 PM

maybe all these wonderful new blackberry's will come out before i die. i've been waiting on the bold since it's original release date in may. it was "firm" on oct. 2, but that has come and gone. now they're saying early to mid november although i'm even skeptical of that. at&t has completely mismanaged the situation and didn't think ahead very well with their networks clogged with iphone traffic. it just gives me one more reason to hate the iphone.

asdflkijd · 10-07-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

maybe all these wonderful new blackberry's will come out before i die. i've been waiting on the bold since it's original release date in may. it was "firm" on oct. 2, but that has come and gone. now they're saying early to mid november although i'm even skeptical of that. at&t has completely mismanaged the situation and didn't think ahead very well with their networks clogged with iphone traffic. it just gives me one more reason to hate the iphone.

+1 amen to that... phone companies can gtfo!

ZJP · 10-07-2008, 07:52 PM

Uhhh what's the deal with the $800 pricetag on the Bold?!?!?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNLOCKED-Bla...d=p3286.c0.m14

asdflkijd · 10-07-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tranzporter

Uhhh what's the deal with the $800 pricetag on the Bold?!?!?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNLOCKED-Bla...d=p3286.c0.m14

unlocked gsm version.. I talked about the gsm version a couple pages back

Blake · 10-07-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tranzporter

Uhhh what's the deal with the $800 pricetag on the Bold?!?!?

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNLOCKED-Bla...d=p3286.c0.m14

yea you don't want an ebay bold anyway. RIM has locked out all bold PINs in the US. that's not to say that you can't get one and not be able to use it, because you would be able to, but you wouldn't be able to get any data, email, etc. waiting is the hardest part

asdflkijd · 10-07-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by blakepilot

yea you don't want an ebay bold anyway. RIM has locked out all bold PINs in the US. that's not to say that you can't get one and not be able to use it, because you would be able to, but you wouldn't be able to get any data, email, etc. waiting is the hardest part

+1, especially if you are going to spend $800+, thats a lot of money, too much to be spending it through ebay IMHO.. keep ebay sales under $500 because you never know...

ZJP · 10-07-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

+1, especially if you are going to spend $800+, thats a lot of money, too much to be spending it through ebay IMHO.. keep ebay sales under $500 because you never know...

yeah I was definitely not planning on spending $800 on a Bold (or any phone for that matter) anytime soon but was just shocked to see it that high. I hate waiting for the damn release.....

1clean335i · 10-08-2008, 03:57 PM

i've been eyeing the thunder for several months now... i think im going to give it a try...

SlammedR8 · 10-08-2008, 04:03 PM

BOLD.......FTW!

Touch Screen sucks!
I love my BOLD, had it for 2 months!

Blake · 10-08-2008, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slammedm3

I love my BOLD, had it for 2 months!

i can has envy

asdflkijd · 10-08-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1clean335i

i've been eyeing the thunder for several months now... i think im going to give it a try...

Yeah, same here, I'm so pissed about the release date being pushed back again.. I'm going to try it out and if I don't like it, I'll suck it up till the bold comes out for Verizon and switch

myfirstbimmer · 10-08-2008, 10:10 PM

Bold FTW!!!!!

I am using it and I love it!!!

sinnet112 · 10-08-2008, 11:55 PM

I was originally going to get the Bold, but after seeing the Storm, I may have changed my mind!

http://gizmodo.com/5060378/blackberr...first-hands-on

Los Angeles · 10-09-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sinnet112

I was originally going to get the Bold, but after seeing the Storm, I may have changed my mind!

http://gizmodo.com/5060378/blackberr...first-hands-on

+1. I am DEFINITELY geting the Storm.

Spool · 10-09-2008, 12:40 AM

will the Storm have as many applications and games as Iphone?

i just want the guitar thingie

asdflkijd · 10-09-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Spool

will the Storm have as many applications and games as Iphone?

i just want the guitar thingie

I gotta admit, thats so cool lol

asdflkijd · 10-10-2008, 02:24 AM

http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/
Theres an interactive demo

asdflkijd · 10-19-2008, 08:50 PM

The BB Storm is up on gsmarena now just in case anybody was wondering.

Cant wait! Nov 6!!!!!!!!!!

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General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 2100
CDMA2000 1x EV-DO
Announced 2008, September
Status Coming soon
Size Dimensions 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm
Weight 155 g
Display Type TFT touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 360 x 480 pixels, 3.25 inches
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
Ringtones Type Polyphonic (32 channels), MP3
Customization Download
Vibration Yes
Memory Phonebook Yes, Photocall
Call records Yes
Card slot microSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, up to 8 GB
- 128 MB RAM
- 1 GB storage memory
- 624 MHz CPU
Data GPRS Class 10 (4+1/3+2 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
HSCSD No
EDGE Class 10, 236.8 kbps
3G HSDPA
WLAN No
Bluetooth Yes, v2.0
Infrared port No
USB Yes, v2.0
Features OS BlackBerry OS
Messaging SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser HTML
Games Yes + downloadable
Colors Black
Camera 3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus, video, flash
- Built-in GPS
- A-GPS function
- BlackBerry maps
- DataViz document viewer/editor
- Java
- Media player MP3/WMA/AAC+
- 3.5 mm audio output jack
- Video player MPEG4/3gp/H.264/WMV
- Organizer
- Calculator
- Voice dial
- Built-in handsfree
- Voice memo
Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh
Stand-by Up to 360 h
Talk time Up to 5 h 30 min

http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_storm_9530-2540.php

asdflkijd · 10-19-2008, 08:55 PM

I know everybody hates this but... heres a comparo chart of the BB Storm and the iPhone 3G
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2540

Los Angeles · 10-19-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

The BB Storm is up on gsmarena now just in case anybody was wondering.

Cant wait! Nov 6!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.gsmarena.com/blackberry_storm_9530-2540.php

asdflkijd · 10-19-2008, 09:22 PM

MO-OAR

SOURCE
http://www.engadget.com/2008/10/08/b...9500-hands-on/

BrianDesigns · 10-19-2008, 10:31 PM

My dad tests Thunders for RIM and I played with it first hand. I can tell you that the keyboard is actually better than Iphones because you touch a key to select it but you press the whole screen down ( like a click) to enter the letter. if you selected the wrong letter just slide your finger off to the right one and then click down for confirmation. This way it is really fast and precise. Also the interface looks stunning, what you see from the pic are thunders loaded with testing interface.

10-06-2008, 04:39 PM	#67
Blake Banned 795 Rep 4,647 Posts Drives: Chevy Aveo Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parent's Basement iTrader: (7)	maybe all these wonderful new blackberry's will come out before i die. i've been waiting on the bold since it's original release date in may. it was "firm" on oct. 2, but that has come and gone. now they're saying early to mid november although i'm even skeptical of that. at&t has completely mismanaged the situation and didn't think ahead very well with their networks clogged with iphone traffic. it just gives me one more reason to hate the iphone.
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10-07-2008, 07:52 PM	#69
ZJP Lieutenant Colonel 135 Rep 1,759 Posts Drives: F10 535xi / B6 S4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: LI, NY iTrader: (7)	Uhhh what's the deal with the $800 pricetag on the Bold?!?!? http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-UNLOCKED-Bla...d=p3286.c0.m14
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10-08-2008, 03:57 PM	#74
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10-08-2008, 04:03 PM	#75
SlammedR8 Major General 544 Rep 5,481 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	BOLD.......FTW! Touch Screen sucks! I love my BOLD, had it for 2 months! __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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10-08-2008, 10:10 PM	#78
myfirstbimmer Private First Class 17 Rep 145 Posts Drives: E90 SG 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: T.O. iTrader: (0)	Bold FTW!!!!! I am using it and I love it!!! __________________ 35% Formula 1 Ceramic Tints, //M E-Brake handle, //M Steering Wheel
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View Poll Results: Blackberry Bold or Thunder
Bold	52	78.79%
Thunder	14	21.21%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

10-08-2008, 11:55 PM	#79
sinnet112 Major 31 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	I was originally going to get the Bold, but after seeing the Storm, I may have changed my mind! http://gizmodo.com/5060378/blackberr...first-hands-on __________________ Z4 sdrive30i \| Deep Sea Blue \| Ivory White Nappa Extended Leather \| ZSP
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10-09-2008, 12:40 AM	#81
Spool ****** 589 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	will the Storm have as many applications and games as Iphone? i just want the guitar thingie __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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10-10-2008, 02:24 AM	#83
asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 579 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/ Theres an interactive demo
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10-19-2008, 08:55 PM	#85
asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 579 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	I know everybody hates this but... heres a comparo chart of the BB Storm and the iPhone 3G http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2540
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10-19-2008, 10:31 PM	#88
BrianDesigns New Member 2 Rep 10 Posts Drives: Legs Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	My dad tests Thunders for RIM and I played with it first hand. I can tell you that the keyboard is actually better than Iphones because you touch a key to select it but you press the whole screen down ( like a click) to enter the letter. if you selected the wrong letter just slide your finger off to the right one and then click down for confirmation. This way it is really fast and precise. Also the interface looks stunning, what you see from the pic are thunders loaded with testing interface.
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