The BlackBerry Storm for Verizon Wireless is available starting today both online, at Verizon Wireless retail locations and Best Buy. The Storm retails for $199.99 with a new 2-year commitment $50 debit card MIR. Verizon is offering free activation between today and November 24th and free overnight shipping with online orders. Check back later as we'll have our BlackBerry Storm unboxing. New Storm owner? Join us in our BlackBerry forums! Member benefits include 20% off all BlackBerry software.
Have plans to Storm your local Verizon Wireless retailer on Friday or are you among those who signed up for a Best Buy pre-order. This video popped up today on YouTube that provides a comprehensive overview of the new BlackBerry Storm for Verizon Wireless. Be sure to check back on Friday for our complete BlackBerry Storm coverage. Of course, we'll also be providing updates throughout the week.
Earlier this year, Sling Media announced they would be working on a version of Sling Player Mobile for BlackBerry. For those unfamiliar with Sling Player, with the purchase of a Slingbox, Sling Player Mobile allows to to control and stream content from your cable box, DVR or TiVo. Basically, you have complete access to your home TV directly from your BlackBerry.
The BlackBerry Bold 9000 comes with a case, but it adds a bit of bulk to the phone. BlackBerry (RIM) makes skin cases specifically for the Bold. The BlackBerry Bold Skin Case comes in a variety of colors (Black, Grey, White, Red, Blue) and it's priced competitively at just $9.95. Read on for our full review.
Finally, we can put the rumors to rest when it comes to the release date for the BlackBerry Storm. Verizon has confirmed that the BlackBerry Storm will release on November 21st both online and in retail stores. Price will be $199.99 on new 2-year contract after a $50 MIR. We've also received word that Verizon will be packaging an 8GB microSD card with each Storm. This puts the Storm in line to compete with the juggernaut that is the iPhone 3G.
BGR has uncovered an internal Verizon document that details the release dates for the BlackBerry Storm. It seems the November 20th date we've been hearing is actually a "pre-launch" event for high end Verizon customers. This event is not for the general public. The on sale date for the BlackBerry Storm will be Monday, November 24th.
Stores will be opening one hour early than normal. Price according to the tipster is around $199 after MIR with a 2-year contract. The latest Storm is "incredibly stable" and the touch input is "very much improved". There you have it, the latest BlackBerry Storm release news. If and when we get the official word from either RIM or Verizon, we'll pass it along.
