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Blackberry Curve or Blackberry Storm ?

By Roland Woodworth

Real Estate Agent with Blue Cord Realty TN 00273649 * KY 200690

June 13, 2009 11:18 AM

BB Curve - Photo by Roland Woodworth I'm trying to make a decision to switch phones from my current BB Curve to the BB Storm. I hear that they are still working out bugs on the BB Storm.

My BB Curve tends to want to freeze up with text messages and takes a few minutes to free up to use again. Please help me to make my decision as to keep the current BB Curve or make the leap to the BB Storm. This phone came out about 2 months after I purchased my BB Curve. Grrrr....

I hear that on the BB Storm that I can view PDF files and have much more options with the internet compaired to the BB Curve.

BB Storm - Photo by Roland Woodworth

I would like to hear your thoughts and personal experiences using either one of this phones.

Did you switch from one to the other ?
Do you like or dislike either one
Advantages of one over the other
Comparison of operational functions
Ease of use comparisons
Any other thoughts

I'm sure this can be very interesting to see what others think of each of these two phones. I'm sure others are thinking of some of the same questions.

BB Storm - Photo by Roland Woodworth

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Robert Hammerstein

Christie's International Real Estate - Hillsdale, NJ

Bergen County NJ Real Estate

Roland - I've heard many stories about the Storms software freezups. Not sure if they've fixed it yet... I also have heard the keyboard touch screen isn't so good... Just my 2 cents...

Jun 13, 2009 12:05 PM

Miriam Bernstei

Rochester, NY

i have also heard that the Storm is hard to navigate and not so user friendly. The ratings and reviews of the Curve are great 5 STARS. Believe Verizon is coming out with an updated Curve this month or next month you might want to wait a bit.

Jun 13, 2009 12:08 PM

Ervin Alston

EMA GRAPHICS - Virginia Beach, VA

Hello Roland,

I'm glad you asked for comments about BB Storm so that I can avoid purchasing it. Thanks!

Jenny

Jun 13, 2009 12:18 PM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

Robert: I had heard they just had a update on the Storms

Miriam: My curve seems to freeze up at times with all my Twitter text coming in :)

Jenny: Who knows.. maybe I should just by out of my Verizon contract and get the iPhone.

Jun 13, 2009 02:39 PM

TeamCHI - Complete Home Inspections, Inc.

Complete Home Inspections, Inc. - Brentwood, TN

Home Inspectons - Nashville, TN area - 615.661.029

Roland, There are so many iPhone wanna be's out there. I purchased the LG Dare. I swear at it more than I swear by it. Wait until it has been out awhile and all the bugs are worked out before you buy...

Your building consultant for life in Nashville, TN

Jun 13, 2009 11:44 PM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Roland - I don't know much about the blackberry storm, my wife has the google phone by t-mobile and she really likes it!

Jun 14, 2009 04:52 AM

Kevin Vitali

EXIT Realty Beatrice Associates - Middleton, MA

Helping Massachusetts Home Buyers and Home Sellers

I am thining of upgrading my palm to a blackberry, thanks for the input out there.

Jun 14, 2009 05:52 AM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

I have had several friends upgrade to storm when it came out. They all went back to the curve. I am thinking of the new iPhone and trading up from my curve.

I love my curve but cannot open pdf files or read offers on it. I understand on the iPhone you can! YAY!

Jun 14, 2009 06:42 AM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

Michael: This post has made me hit the breaks on the change over to the Storm

Robert: Looks like I'm holding tight

Kevin: Palm to BB is a good move. That was my fisrt change.

Renee: This is so true.. but do I cange services just to get the iPhone ?

Jun 14, 2009 02:31 PM

Barbara Flannery

USA Realty,Inc. - London, KY

"Homes for Everyone In London Kentucky"

Roland, Good post, I was thinking of upgrading also, So let us know what you decide, I have heard nothing but good about iphone. haven't heard much about storm. Thanks for sharing

BARBARA

Jun 15, 2009 02:37 PM

Ryan Shaughnessy

PREA Signature Realty - www.preasignaturerealty.com - Saint Louis, MO

Broker/Attorney - Your Lafayette Square Real Estate Partner

Roland - We upgraded our telephones to the Blackberry Storm. I haven't experienced any of the problems discussed in the comments. I find it easy to navigate, takes pretty good video/photos, etc. My only complaint (albeit minor) is that my cheek sometimes clicks the mute key while I'm on the telephone - human error. I think it is a great phone.

Jun 15, 2009 06:00 PM

Pacita Dimacali

Alain Pinel - Oakland, CA

Alameda/Contra Costa Counties CA

I had the Blackberry Curve, and truly enjoyed it. Then I had an opportunity to switch to iPhone. And although it has some limitations (like no video capability), the applications are tremendous. When the Storm came out, I read the various reviews....and decided...Nah! My iphone is such a great tool than when it dies, or if I get tired of it, I'll get the next generation. I am hooked!

Jun 16, 2009 11:13 AM

Tim and Pam Cash

Crye-Leike (Sango) - Clarksville, TN

Real Estate Professionals - Clarksville TN

Roland, good to see someone besides me getting the itch! I am going to get another Blackberry Curve (cause it is free!) and next year go to the Bold.

Jun 16, 2009 01:39 PM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

Barbara: So far I think I will hold still on my curve. Another Realtor friend showed me a couple things to do on this to make it work better too.

Ryan: You are actually the first to give such positive views on the storm. I didn't even get a good vibe from the sale rep at the verizon store who uses the Storm

Pacita: Everyone I talk to that has the iPhone loves it.. I don't see changing service providers to get this one.

Tim: got a good BB tip todnight.. will see how it works.

Jun 16, 2009 05:30 PM

Holly Weatherwax

Associate Broker, Momentum Realty - Reston, VA

A Great Real Estate Experience

My husband had the Storm for 25 days and traded it in for the 8830 before he hit the 30 day return period. He found that his fingers were too big to easily use the touch screen. I tried it and had trouble, too (and I do not have big fingers).

If you are a big texter (which I am) the larger keyboard on the 8830 is pretty handy. I have been very happy with it--I was formerly a disgruntled Treo person. I have not had locking up issues and it connects to my Bluetooth easily.

Jun 18, 2009 06:02 AM

Roland Woodworth

Blue Cord Realty - Clarksville, TN

Blue Cord Realty

Holly: This is interesting.... I'm not sure I know what the 8830 is.

Jun 18, 2009 07:25 AM

Tom Hall

Coral Shores Realty, 1119 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 954-610-4186 - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Sounds like the Curve is in, I get my first Blackberry (8530) this weekend and can't wait.

Jan 08, 2010 02:21 PM