Comments on: Thoughts On The BlackBerry Storm From An iPhone User

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:59:12 +0000

The issue is (if you use the SMS enough) that the CALL feature (green button) only works if you have a single SMS message, not a string of them. It’s not easy to be on the run and scroll down all the way to “call contact” – either that or I have a different upgrade than everyone else (yes, I did the update). The “CALL” option is way down the list and takes three scrolls. Most phones, even the cheapies, allow you to just hit SEND to call when in SMS mode. The Storm doesn’t. It’s really the only feature I hate about the storm, as it’s so cool in other ways – but it’s a HUGE drawback for me and very frustrating.

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By: jacko

jacko — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:17:58 +0000

or you could just hit menu and go to call right under delete dam its not that hard learn your phone and plus you cna get e mails while on the phone and it has gsm but in the states its pointless to run should out it on xev thats why sometimes your bars go to 0 and then back up realy fast its searching for the other sats.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 19:52:54 +0000

I thought the Bold and storm were great devices when used in a business environment. not sure how many people feel podcasts or music are a determining factor when buying a business device. If we wanted to give out I-Pod’s and cameras to our employees then we should do just that.
RIM dont change a thing on these devices…. perfect…..

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:31:49 +0000

Using the green “call” button negates having to hit the menu and then touch “call contact”. Just another way to avoid using the touchscreen when you don’t have to.

By: Mike Myers

Mike Myers — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:19:35 +0000

Norman, you can make calls from a received SMS. When you open the message just hit the “call” button. It dials instantly. If you have any text selected it will not work though. Tap the users name at the top of the screen to deselect all text and try the “call” button again.

By: Thomas Martin

Thomas Martin — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:37:28 +0000

Google Maps works well for me but I would agree the GPS features is not functioning.
I love my storm but this article highlights some of the pains of being an early adopter.
If anyone develops applications just write a music management application.
The storm seems to require extra clicks here and there where other devices just have the options available on the main screen. I think the model is different. Blackberry wants you to read the users guide to learn. Apple wants it to be obvious so no users guide is necessary. Simple is nice but Blackberry is more robust for all users with a bit of effort

By: jazzyl

jazzyl — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:06:14 +0000

Well the both phones have their pros and cons but for me I prefare the Storm..

By: Security4America

Security4America — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:51:14 +0000

I had absolutely NO problems with syncing. If iTunes wasn’t so “protective” then ANY song I have could be transferred to the BB. BUT since there are certain “protective” features that iTunes have put on their music I am FORCED to play it only on Apple products. This I think is kinda crappy. I paid for the song, hence I own it and should be able to play it on any medium I wish. Since you already have an iPhone I don’t see why you would go and purchase yourself an iPod Touch or Zune….that makes absolutely NO sense.

As far as weather and stock apps they are available on the BB. They may not be initially installed, but if you do a search for them online you’ll find they are available and free. I use The Weather Channel app.

Google Maps is available and works great on the Storm.

Favorites on the contact list is available – just create a list called favorites OR you can set up your call log to list by most called, txt, etc.

The more you play around with the Storm you’ll find tips/tricks that you didn’t know were available. I just recently learned that if I hold my finger over a contact name OR subject it will do a search for those terms and list all conversations (e-mail, txt, etc) that fit the search.

Overall I appreciated this review and agree was as unbiased as possible.

By: Amazing777

Amazing777 — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:24:16 +0000

I agree that the multimedia application needs much improvement. I also think that RIM to listen to your comments and make adjustments.