BlackBerry Storm

[@sniderg25]

Im here because of the BlackBerry movie. Fascinating time capsule.

[@nnneptune]

Writing this in 2017, almost 2018. I wanted to remind myself of how awful my first touchscreen phone was. I don't even know if I kept this thing for a year.

[@ProlePatrolMusic]

i remember this was my moms phone and id play brickbreaker on it haha

[@saipanboy15]

the new .148 software update has made such a big difference on my storm. now i have no problems at all with lagging or button response. this is for sure an upgrade everyone should get

[@StefanConstantinDumitrache]

So wait, the Storm was the first phone ever to have Force Touch?

[@ChuiStrong]

No, force touch mimics a button press by using the vibrating motors. The blackberry actually has a button within the phone to actuate the press.

[@NUSORCA]

Which you are forced to use

[@worldofjohnboy]

Blackberries weren't meant to have touchscreen keyboards. The BB Bold blows the Storm away. Many issues with the heat-sensative touchscreen and of the three Storms that my company demoed, all three of them froze up every so often and needed to be reset. All-in-all Verizon rushed the release. (We had the latest firmware installed on ours as well.)

[@aleria82]

This was the worst phone know to mankind. Lindsey Lohan's career is more on point than this phone.

[@prashantkchandra]

Well I donno when exactly was it launched in America but I saw it available in one of the local stores here in New Delhi India. I would assume it is from one of the same initial batches that you are talking about. Thanks for the cue. Will wait for an updated version in a few months.

[@mi1c35x]

That is a terrible phone.

[@ForWhomTheBellTolls5]

haha sounds like my situation. I bought the storm about two months ago, and i cant be happier. the only thing about the storm is that you have to download a one-time update if you want it to be fast. i did and its amazing. NO LAG

[@sherkynasim]

lol who else watching in 2015?

[@ZR1Terror]

Sherkhan Nasim I'm watching in 2017

[@sherkhannasim2336]

and here i am again. 2017

[@adalwolf8328]

2017 club

[@sherkhannasim2336]

lets all have a 2020 reunion right here

[@WaffleSauze]

@@sherkhannasim2336 2019

[@outsider497]

I think it does depend on the user. I was new to Blackberry so I really like it and the way it functions. Some BB users don't like it as much as other models. There's been an upgrade so it works really good now. Verizon will let you have a 30 day trial so you might give it a try and see of you like it. It does take some getting used to but after about 3 days you get the hang of it. I'm sure the next version will be better tho. So maybe you should wait. Hope this helps.

[@outsider497]

Plus not all carriers have the same good coverage as others depending on your area. In my area here, Verizon has the best. Play with the phones and see which one you like. Alot of places will let you return it in 30 days if you don't like it. Check and see if they have that option. Hope that helps and hope you find a plan and phone you like!

[@RLBev]

Storm vs. iPhone. It's PURELY down to what you want it for. I have used them both, they are both good.

[@outsider497]

I agree. The last update to 5.0.0.328 really is phenomenal. Fixed everything on my original Storm.

[@angusandleigh]

...this was done on the old OS...a update to OS 5 boosted the performance immensely on this phone. I did the update a week after I bought my Storm and it was a world of difference...

[@ridesundaybikes]

this dude is so excited to show you the Blackberry Storm, listen to the happiness in his voice at 0:10. I'm in love with this phone, gettin' it tomorrow. I hope you guys are excited as me.

[@outsider497]

It sounds like some people have good and bad experiences with the Storm. Personally, I have had very little issues with it. I love this phone. The touch/click screen is fantastic, typing takes about 3 days to get used to but after that, you can fly on it. Great browser. Excellent call quality. Cool apps are more and more available. Fun to use and the screen is beautiful. Love the way it looks. Love the way it works. People who've never used it shouldn't post bad comments on it. Old video old OS.

[@mizkeen]

i was a previous owner of the storm i took it back. although it was a beautiful device it offered nothing but great media usage but txting sux and the screen gets really dirty fast i switched to the bold .

[@heeeeyemjay]

I've had it for a while and I like it a lot.

[@outsider497]

The Storms in the stores are laggy because people are constantly playing with them leaving the apps open. You have to close them ( not with the "end" button) using the BB button and clicking "close". Pushing the "end" button leaves the apps running in the backround. The phone's trying to run all of them so it makes it laggy. I always close my apps so it runs just fine.

[@outsider497]

Are you leaving the apps open? In other words, if you go to media player, games, etc. do you just push the "end" key? You have to push the Blackberry key and touch "close". The "end" key doesn't actually close the application. If you press and hold the BB key, it'll bring up a little menu and show you what's runnning. Phone, Home, Messenger, Browser are always on. Close the rest. Also sometimes pulling the battery & putting it back in after about 10 seconds will reboot it & make it run better.

[@lisak78]

Wow, I can't believe how slow your phone is. Mine reacts instantly to whatever I want to do. My phone switches from landscape to portrait really fast. Messages can be sent in landscape. Just hit the menu button then send. I've got 2 little bits of info to add. If you want to delete messages in bulk, hold one finger on the 1st message & another on the last. This selects every message between the 2. You can do number lock & caps lock by holding down the corresponding button for 1 second.

[@callmemarc]

Those of you saying that this phone sucks should try it with the newest OS version as it is much better. The click screen is a matter of taste and I like it myself. I have had my Storm for 3 months and it still works great.

[@outsider497]

Thank you! The Storm is getting a bad wrap because there are so many old reviews on youtube when it was running on the old OS. Plus people in Verizon stores are getting the wrong idea because those phones are so played with and people don't know to close the apps so they keep running in the backround dragging down the speed of the phone. Also alot of reviewers only had the Storm for a short time not giving it a chance before doing the review. The more you use it, the better you like it.

[@outsider497]

I'd suggest you also use the self destruct feature on it while you're holding it.

[@WinnerTV1]

I have that phone and im happy with that pone! It has many functions and great touchscreen!

[@outsider497]

I agree. The clicking is the funnest part. Makes typing much more accurate since it feels like an actual button.

[@jr0jr0jr]

I upgraded mine to beta 47.xx.132 ..It hardly freezes and it runs so much faster. I didn't do any battery pull ever since.

[@madmos4200]

ok guys, i got the storm 3 days after it came out. at first, yes it was very slow. Verizon told us that there would be a software update to make it run faster. when it did come out, it ran very fast and the screen rotated faster. so there no need to worry about getting a slow blackberry

[@firemanr]

Because it doesnt need wi-fi. the wireless networks cover most of the area you'll need it in.

[@angusandleigh]

...most of the issues (if not all) that he mentioned, were more or less fixed by the OS 5 update (was available within 3-4 weeks after I bought my Storm) there is absolutely no screen lag (portrait to landscape) the auto correct works flawlessly (when I need it) and typing on it is a breeze (landscape is my preference) I have had zero issues with mine over the year and change that I have owned it, and I will be getting a S3 or S4 for sure.

[@outsider497]

Yes. I think most BB's have a mandatory data plan along with the calling plan.

[@stelluhkiem]

ive had the blackberry for about 2 years now & im so glad my plans finally ending. i had to replace the phone 2-3 times because it had so many problem. its too heavy,lags, and battery life is horrible.

[@outsider497]

Cont.- Offers a 30 day trial period. Give it a try and see if you like it. If not, return it. This is the only BB I ever had so I can't give you an honest comparison to other BBs. There's supposed to be Storm 2 coming out but it'll probably be glitchy at first. You might wait till the bugs are worked out. Storm came out too early with bugs which gave it a bad wrap at first hence the bad reviews. I'd say it's pretty much perfect now. No battery pulls. No lag. Faster browser. Personal opinion tho.

[@outsider497]

This video is old. The new OS update made the accelerometer and screen response much quicker now. This vid is from when the Storm first came out. Plus the Storms in the store are played with so much and people don't close the apps so they seem slow. This phone's awesome but it takes some getting used to when you first get it. I highly recommend it. Just give it a chance when you first get it.

[@Lapro030]

i used a Blackberry, although it is slower than some other smart phones of Nokia or Iphone, but i like Blackberry the most! I wish i could have one BB Storm!

[@MADMILLION2]

@ArchangelExile all black berryes freeze up you have to set it up to flush every time the phone is locked or put it on a timer. thats what i do. do a weekly reset and you are good. i had my tour for over a year and it started freezing up i followed those tips and now it doesn't freeze up. its pretty fluid. it freezes more as you go along before you are doing more and all that built info is just setting there.

[@outsider497]

I agree completely! This phone's been getting a bad wrap because of old vids like this.

[@outsider497]

It's .148 and yes it did help the lagging issues. The screen is more responsive and quicker. The internet works quicker as well. It made editing text easier and the switch from landscape to portrait is much faster. As fast or faster than my ipod touch. I agree, AT&T's service is bad here too. I believe Verizon will let you try the Storm for 30 days. You can return it if you don't like it so give it a try with the new OS.

[@GaryBeltz]

I am a Storm owner as well while I think ozzycarmut is exaggerating there were times that it did lag but if he/she updates to the .148 version of the firmware that will fix it.

[@CECS1]

I have had one for quite some time and Lag Freezing and other "technical issues" do not exist. Possibilities for why it does Abuse, The software being slow is to no fault of the phone itself but rather the programming and code to which it runs which I have fixed using a basic compiler.

[@aish125]

I'm in Japan and iPhone3G user.here,Blackberry is not available,but I am so curious. But If I can use blackberry,I will pick older one,even Blackberry Storm looks so cool.Older one has it's taste..

[@tofu151]

For all those who hate the lag, bugs with this phone, I am with you. The first 3 months was so frustrating. I thought it was the worst phone in the world! I've been constantly updating it and the latest .148 version clears a lot of the bugs. It's responsive to touch and scrolls very smoothly. Most of the bugs have been worked out. Plus my screen is still scratch free... i've had my phone for nearly a year and finally enjoying it now.

[@hollasa]

Love the phone. Is it a 3G phone? Will it be released in Sweden?

[@outsider497]

This video is from Nov. 19th when the Storm first came out. It had a glitchy OS at that time. The updated OS doesn't have the lag anymore. Most of these vids showing a lag in the phone are old.

[@Sm0kaCola]

I was thinking about this or the Iphone... After seeing this display of a massive amount of lag I can easily see which one is perfect for me, which sucks because I really wanted to try something different.

[@dsatterlee11]

you've gotta remember this is close to the day that the black berry storm came out

[@outsider497]

Well, you'll have to shop around and see what kind of plan you'll need ( how many minutes, texting, etc. ) and see which carrier has the best price for what you'll need. Then you gotta decide on what phone to have. With the Storm, you're going to have to have a data plan which is $29.99 plus whatever the calling plan costs on top of that. I'd start with something simple but with alot of minutes and texting. You'll use those the most unless you want internet. Test phones in the stores too.

[@Chr0n]

I got a storm, to make a call you press the green call button on the bottom left. Then the number pad shows up, which is touch of course. On the top screen is a speed dial button and a contacts button. But its a pain in the ass to use, takes about 10 secs longer then a regular cell.

[@saipanboy15]

ya it came out at the end of may. just go to your wireless update and it will be there.

[@charlieandjackXD]

depends on what service but usually around $500

[@outsider497]

New OS 5.0.0.328 update now available. Lightning fast portrait to landscape screen, quicker camera, fancier screen to screen grapics, easier typing with word bar at the top, smooth finger swipe. Doesn't jerk to a stop anymore and the screen bounces at the top and bottom. The screen lock is also fancier and quicker. I think this is the same OS the new Storm will be operating on. This is a huge improvement. Gets better each time. This vid is a YEAR old so it's nowhere near this laggy anymore.

[@lloyd76oswald]

i did the same yesterday and yeah it was laggy.I would think they can fix that with an update soon though. Even without the lag its just not as good as other phones for the price range.

[@JPSS97]

Awesome demonstration. This phone is L33T! Awesome taste in music too. DT ftw

[@AvaCole]

The LG Versa sounds like a good phone for you...since it has the detachable QWERTY Keyboard

[@Jessers9508]

AS far as i can tell: the screen is Hd i love it! It comes with facebook, windows live messenger, yahoo messenger, etc.

[@seano8sophmore]

Just got my storm yesterday I love it and I'm almost sure I'm in the top 10 to have 1 in oklahoma since Verizon doesn't have any stores here yet but the phone is great =~]

[@KeiboRocklee]

I agree, its perfectly fine- i dont own a storm, or a cell phone, but i have a friend who has the samsung instinct, and the screen is the same way; u press it like u would press regular buttons, and its really awesome! Hopefully i can get this phone someday soon :)

[@outsider497]

You have to remember this video is 10 months old. It's not slow anymore.

[@theMrlamar]

what phone was your favorite out of all the phones you have tested

[@tahnolikessharing]

the storm is an excellent phone. i've gone through many different cellphones, and spent a lot of time with friend's iphones, and texting on the storm has proven to be the best for two reasons: the clickable screen (which reduces mistakes) and the suretype mode. texting goes very fast. the web browser kind of sucks though. the phone freezes too much in my opinion, and the web browser is way too slow. other than that, it's a good phone with nice media options.

[@outsider497]

I never thought I'd need a BB but now that I have one, I'd never get any other phone. The only con with the Storm is it takes getting used to. Especially typing. After about a week or less, you get the hang of it though. The .148 OS fixed everything on mine. As far as I'm concerned, anyone complaining about the Storm now gave it up too soon or just doesn't want to give theirselves time to get used to it. People are so impatient. Even with themselves. If you're interested in getting it, Verizon..

[@outsider497]

Have you looked at your comments? The way you talk? The way you're presenting yourself? Look, I just wanted to express that I've had a very good experience with this phone. That everything on it works very well. That's the reason people watch these vids. To learn about it. Not to read snide comments towards someone that was truly trying to help.

[@QuikszilvA]

I JUS PICKED ONE UP TODAY , with the newest firm ware and i just downloaded appleberry so the GUI is that of the i phones, soo i love it the newer sofware is amazing, along with that theres another up date in a month so this phone is pretty amazing, its new technology (surepress) soo give it time ppl geeze!!

[@stlrs98]

LOL BB storm has a handy freezing feature (merely remove battery daily) especially when you really need to make a phone call .

[@MIELZ13]

sounds like something big and heavy right

[@Aonikii]

Its a great phone for which I have but there are a lot of flaws to it. I am hoping the next software upgrade will get rid of some of the lag and fix the sensor to change to make it response quicker landscape or portrait mode. In my opinion, the iphone is better......for now until BB fix some of the flaws.

[@lizaking25]

The camera is sooo slow and it has frustrated me since i got mine in '08. The big "button screen", balancing on one little button was not a good idea(RIM!!) and i had "squidgy" corners (a little paper under the battery fixed that problem nicely). I did have to replace the screen last year when parts of it stopped detecting touch. The only other thing i've had a problem with was that the battery finally needed replacing this month. OTHERWISE this phone does it's job fantastically (imo)!!

[@metallicguy3003]

yeah it does that i guess it focuses first then it takes the picture. i just touch the button and then when it turns green i press it.

[@lisak78]

The BlackBerry Storm is basically a mini computer. You need to make sure you shut down applications you don't need. That means actually closing them rather than just backing out. (I had this problem.) Now, my BB Storm works perfect. There are 6 main apps that are always there: Phone Browser Home Screen BB Messenger App Center Messages At least these are the main 6 that are always on mine. If you have anything else open than these, it will slow your phone down. GL

[@GGori_99]

Wohohoho this was super exciting back in the days !!!! 2024 im coming back from the future guys.. BlackBerry Smartphone is long gone.. im sorry.. i hope they would come back anytime soon in the future .

[@stonehouse1]

whoever this phone belongs to, loves some awesome music

[@WilsonSemilio]

Doesn't look very snappy to me... There should be no delays what so ever, when navigating around the phone.

[@vinfluence1]

my mom only have Curve 9800, its to expensive here in Philippines so i think she'll got Storm on next year.

[@sagew7377]

The original Force Touch?

[@outsider497]

Alot of the lag problems are because you have to close the apps on this phone. If you hit the end button, the apps still run in the backround dragging down the phone. You have to push the BB button while on the app and click on close. Also pressing and holding the BB button will show the apps running. Messenger, app center, home, browser, phone & messages are always running. Everything else, close it out. Verizon store demo phones lag because of this. People don't close the apps.

[@FeFabregas]

I think this is the phone that bb means "nothing can touch it" in the controversy commercial. I hope this is really better than 3gs.

[@AshBethel]

I should be getting one next month, can't wait.

[@DreCarFinder]

scary how time flies..I was still in high school

[@merciless41582]

The only flaw with the Storm is the battery life. Other than that, its the best phone Verizon has and overrall a great phone.

[@outsider497]

Jeez! It's not an "exterminator"! That's the guy you call to kill bugs! It's an ACCELEROMETER. You CAN type fast once you get the hang of it. All phones you have to press the letters 1 by 1. You don"t have to push the screen hard. A light press is all that's needed. By the way, this is an old vid. The update fixed the buggy "exterminator". Most of these vids are old when the phone had the original buggy OS.

[@rDeruu]

He merely explained how the touch screen worked. That it acts like a button is quite unique for modern devices. Most people would probably prefer a touch sensitive screen. But yes he may have overdone it a bit, but not enough to call for snide comments about it. You should also consider how thick some of the people on youtube can be, so no real harm in explaining it a bit more carefully.

[@ZEBRA579]

suprise.. can u find smartSIM on your phone? from there u can copy all the contact

[@DigitalDistortion]

I loved this phone as a teen

[@Ln6Ec]

I've heard mixed reviews about the battery life. Now, I know that the battery will drain faster if you are using the phone a lot, but how well does it maintain life when you use it moderately?

[@outsider497]

It's possible you have a defective one. People say the updated software, .85 or higher helps alot of issues but mine is on the .75 and works fine. Maybe you can try to exchange it for another one and see if it works better? Does your Storm still have the protective plastic that was on it when it was new? I didn't know it was on there for a long time and thought the screen was getting scratched until I pulled off that plastic. It scratches but the tempered glass doesn't . Hopefully some of this

[@salbadboy]

I'm getting one very soon! Great review!

[@NUSORCA]

Sahil Kazi even with the great lagging 10 years ago. Was it because it was nostalgic at the time? March 21 2020

[@quatlen]

It laggs a little bit sometimes but overall its good, is the SAMGUNG INSTINCT BETTER?

[@bananaaQ]

which would be a better phone? blackberry storm or blackberry tour?

[@outsider497]

Don't understand people saying the Storm is slow. Do you have an old OS on there? You should be on .75 or higher. Do you have alot of apps open and running? Shut them off by clicking the "close" button. Pushing the "end" button will not close the apps. If they are running, it'll slow down the phone's speed. That's why the ones in the stores are slow. Everyone constantly playing with them and not closing the apps. A few minutes in the store is no test of how good the device really is.

[@camcuber]

Excuse me, but I will probably get this Saturday of this week. For the email usage, majority of my emails are from KZbin, so could I reply to comments and messages on this phone like I can on my iPod Touch 2G?

[@Ruqs426]

the phone itself id really cool but the only thing that makes me hesitant in buying is how slow it moves...other than that i'd totally buy one....lets give it a 3 months to see if they can upgrade it....

[@koolaidnum1]

because when i do text messaging on the phone you cant type fast on it and you got to press the letters one by one and also on they full keyboard and the exterminator goes crazy well in my opinion i think the blackberry storm is not a really touch screen because you got to press the screen real hard and make click like kinda pressing a button so yea but blackberry really really really need to fix the touch screen and the exterminator

[@OriginalTrapstar]

many people say this phone sucks, some say its good. wats the real opinion? does it really depend on the user because i dont want to buy this phone then become HIGHLY disappointed. shoould i wait for the upgraded model 2 come out?

[@Buddy713]

yeah i do agree with you but i will be going with this phone. it offers coverage where at&t dont in my area. it was difucult decidng wich phone. i wanted the iphone and then found how crappy it would be for servise for me.

[@yiga94]

htc touch was one of the first touchscreens and apple got their idea from them and other companies were coping htc

[@HateUTub]

Thank god for the blackberry torch! I love my torch.

[@xxodeadprincezxxo]

I'm getting this for Christmas♥

[@Omfcody1]

it is on bell, telus, verizon and a few others