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.
According to Verizon's test site, the BlackBerry Storm price will be $219.99 with a 2-year contract. Of course, there could be a rebate that we don't know about just yet. With just a few days to what we believe will the official release of the Storm, it's safe to say the price will be around $200, give or take $20. A small price to pay for the world's first touch screen BlackBerry.
Verizon is expected to release the much anticipated BlackBerry Storm on Monday, November 17th. Yes, it appears we are just days way from the release of the Storm. This news comes by way of a ZDNet who happened upon the info while speaking to a customer service rep. Of course, the rep could have the incorrect information, but here's what we know:
Verizon has completed Storm training with their tech support staff
The company is planning to make the BlackBerry Storm available next Monday
There is pent up demand for the Storm from anxious folks with expiring contracts
With the new Verizon BlackBerry Storm commercial making the rounds last night during primetime, it's safe to say the Storm itself might be ready for primetime. I happened to visit Best Buy today who gladly accepted my Storm pre-order, but they did not offer up any information on the release.
Still no official release date from Verizon, but they are sure ready to get people riled up for the BlackBerry Storm. They debuted a new commercial today featuring the Storm and highlighting the new virtual keyboard.
According to Verizon sources, the BlackBerry Storm release has been delayed until November 23rd due to a last minute software glitch that needed to be corrected. Sure that's big news, but even bigger news is the price. The BlackBerry Storm will be priced at $199.99 for individuals and "no more than $89.99 for businesses". RIM is serious about not losing business customers to the iPhone. Just weeks away from the release and the battle royale between the Storm and the iPhone.
Sure the BlackBerry Bold was released on AT&T this week, but it's seems the Storm has been grabbing the headlines. This latest video comes courtesy of megawhat.tv in the UK and provides more insight into the BlackBerry Storm's SurePress screen. You can scroll through icons, but you need actually click to select an activity. The Storm is RIM's answer to the iPhone, offering up copy & paste, MMS and the ability to record video.
On the heels of the BlackBerry Storm unboxing from T3, comes a BlackBerry Storm video review from Stuff.tv. Outside of the large touchscreen, the Storm seems to be packed with a slew of useful apps including Flickr, Facebook, YouTube and Office support. The Storm also supports push for Facebook updates.
