Comments on: BlackBerry Storm: the five-minute fiddle http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:05:07 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Ben Robinson http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-323682 Ben Robinson Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:40:44 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-323682 The device aesthetically appears lighter than it should be. Devices need to weigh an appropriate amount to how they look - otherwise you have the famous "this device feels cheap" syndrome. End of :-) The device aesthetically appears lighter than it should be. Devices need to weigh an appropriate amount to how they look – otherwise you have the famous “this device feels cheap” syndrome. End of :-)

]]> By: Tom http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-323037 Tom Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:01:59 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-323037 I compare the awarded best smartphone E71 with the Bold and the Storm, and I most say the E71 did win an easy (convincing) victory . The most funny thing is you get the super E71 for a cheaper prise to ..:) I compare the awarded best smartphone E71 with the Bold and the Storm, and I most say the E71 did win an easy (convincing) victory . The most funny thing is you get the super E71 for a cheaper prise to ..:)

]]> By: vincent mac http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-323000 vincent mac Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:40:03 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-323000 I think most of us understand that it was a 5 minute review. The problem is this 5 minute review "sucked." It does lose credibility when the reviewer states that a device is light when every other review put it as on the heavy side. And besides, since when was a light device a negative? Who really wants to carry a brick in their pocket? I think most of us understand that it was a 5 minute review. The problem is this 5 minute review “sucked.” It does lose credibility when the reviewer states that a device is light when every other review put it as on the heavy side. And besides, since when was a light device a negative? Who really wants to carry a brick in their pocket?

]]> By: Ben http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322979 Ben Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:10:20 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322979 Hey Nate, Thanks for the comment. I'm based in the UK, so I tried out the Vodafone SKU of the Storm. And genuinely, I can say this was a retail unit. One thing I will say, because there seem to be a LOT of haters out there (!), is that I was really hoping the Storm was going to be awesome. Having owned a BBerry before, I've got a lot of time for them. Push email is a boon, and something I've missed in recent devices I've had. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the device wasn't up to scratch - whether it incurs the venom of the 'fanboys' of BBerry or not, there were things that I wouldn't accept on that device if I were buying it. To re-iterate again, it's that initial five-minute impression that I was giving - very likely there will be a number of later firmware versions that will fix most, if not all of the lagging issues. As regards the screen, I just didn't like it - call that personal preference. I'm sure when you get to play with it you'll love it, as will many others - and that's the beauty of having your own opinion about it. Does me saying I didn't like the device make it bad? No. Does everyone major reviewer saying it's great make it good? No. It's good or bad if you, and you alone, like it. As I'm in the market for a BBerry, I think my money is currently going for the Bold. And jfyi (not to you specifically), if I was an Apple fanboy I wouldn't write posts hammering the email & calendaring on that device! Anyhow, good to hear from you, and good luck with the Storm when it becomes available over the pond :-) Cheers Ben Hey Nate,

Thanks for the comment.

I’m based in the UK, so I tried out the Vodafone SKU of the Storm. And genuinely, I can say this was a retail unit.

One thing I will say, because there seem to be a LOT of haters out there (!), is that I was really hoping the Storm was going to be awesome. Having owned a BBerry before, I’ve got a lot of time for them. Push email is a boon, and something I’ve missed in recent devices I’ve had.

Unfortunately, on this occasion, the device wasn’t up to scratch – whether it incurs the venom of the ‘fanboys’ of BBerry or not, there were things that I wouldn’t accept on that device if I were buying it.

To re-iterate again, it’s that initial five-minute impression that I was giving – very likely there will be a number of later firmware versions that will fix most, if not all of the lagging issues.

As regards the screen, I just didn’t like it – call that personal preference.

I’m sure when you get to play with it you’ll love it, as will many others – and that’s the beauty of having your own opinion about it. Does me saying I didn’t like the device make it bad? No. Does everyone major reviewer saying it’s great make it good? No. It’s good or bad if you, and you alone, like it.

As I’m in the market for a BBerry, I think my money is currently going for the Bold. And jfyi (not to you specifically), if I was an Apple fanboy I wouldn’t write posts hammering the email & calendaring on that device!

Anyhow, good to hear from you, and good luck with the Storm when it becomes available over the pond :-)

Cheers

Ben

]]> By: MIKE http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322978 MIKE Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:45:26 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322978 BEN IS A JOKE BEN IS A JOKE

]]> By: Simon Sage http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322976 Simon Sage Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:57:17 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322976 Nate, Ben is based in the U.K. He tried out the Vodafone version that was released last week. ;) Nate, Ben is based in the U.K. He tried out the Vodafone version that was released last week. ;)

]]> By: Nate http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322975 Nate Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:43:54 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322975 Ben, you say you played with a release version phone. I'm not calling you a liar but I find that hard to believe, as it's hard to imagine that the reviewer in the U.S. who got to play with a release version of the phone was Ben from "five-minute-fiddle". And not a major reviewer like CNET. There is maybe ONE post on all of Crackberry from an actual VZW employee who claims to have played with a release version (and says there is no glitches like you are mentioning). So I'm inclined to believe you were misled or mistaken in the version of the phone you were playing with. Believe me, everyone wants to know so bad what the release version is like, that if someone had REAL access, it would be viral on the net. EVERYONE who has reviewed or played with the phone has had access to a prerelease version. Once, again you may have been the lucky first, but I doubt it (mistakes can be made, after all, we are human) and I hope not, because I want this phone to rock :) Ben, you say you played with a release version phone. I’m not calling you a liar but I find that hard to believe, as it’s hard to imagine that the reviewer in the U.S. who got to play with a release version of the phone was Ben from “five-minute-fiddle”. And not a major reviewer like CNET. There is maybe ONE post on all of Crackberry from an actual VZW employee who claims to have played with a release version (and says there is no glitches like you are mentioning). So I’m inclined to believe you were misled or mistaken in the version of the phone you were playing with. Believe me, everyone wants to know so bad what the release version is like, that if someone had REAL access, it would be viral on the net. EVERYONE who has reviewed or played with the phone has had access to a prerelease version. Once, again you may have been the lucky first, but I doubt it (mistakes can be made, after all, we are human) and I hope not, because I want this phone to rock :)

]]> By: Jeff http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322969 Jeff Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:42:39 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322969 Well both the Bold and Storm have get awful reviews in Europe , the only it have is e-mail all the other sucks. Well both the Bold and Storm have get awful reviews in Europe , the only it have is e-mail all the other sucks.

]]> By: iphone hater http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322955 iphone hater Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:21:50 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322955 @the One........"Co-Sign" if the low battery pops up...It should go on standby and keep the reserve for last phone calls and emails if I read that correct. to me it seems the way you put it you have no friggin' idea what the Storm is about. Ofcourse it's in a state to need more tweaks/updates...no smartphone is perfect or even close when the launc.it needs mostly 2 or 4 updates(or more to make it run smoothly. Nokia has it with all N-series after a couple of updates you see it runs much better. The Iphone got its updates and it stil runs not good!!! Soo play with the Storm for like 48 hours then do a review. the overall sound I heard about the Storm is....Great Device, goooood, fantastic and I can go on and on. @the One……..”Co-Sign”

if the low battery pops up…It should go on standby and keep the reserve for last phone calls and emails if I read that correct.

to me it seems the way you put it you have no friggin’ idea what the Storm is about.

Ofcourse it’s in a state to need more tweaks/updates…no smartphone is perfect or even close when the launc.it needs mostly 2 or 4 updates(or more to make it run smoothly.

Nokia has it with all N-series after a couple of updates you see it runs much better.

The Iphone got its updates and it stil runs not good!!!
Soo play with the Storm for like 48 hours then do a review.

the overall sound I heard about the Storm is….Great Device, goooood, fantastic and I can go on and on.

]]> By: Barry Bell http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322954 Barry Bell Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:17:56 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322954 Fer crying out loud people, what was the title of this review? Yep, "BlackBerry Storm: the five-minute fiddle". It's not a full review, it's someone's experience of it after using it for... yes, five minutes. So why are you expecting a full, 10 page, in-depth review of it? Jeez. I actually think this is a great approach to handset reviews - those first few minutes are pretty damnned telling as far as I'm concerned. B Fer crying out loud people, what was the title of this review? Yep, “BlackBerry Storm: the five-minute fiddle”.

It’s not a full review, it’s someone’s experience of it after using it for… yes, five minutes. So why are you expecting a full, 10 page, in-depth review of it?

Jeez.

I actually think this is a great approach to handset reviews – those first few minutes are pretty damnned telling as far as I’m concerned.

B

]]> By: The One http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322951 The One Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:49:13 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322951 I find it interesting that non of the well known reviewer/review sites had as many negative things to say as you did in this 5 minute review. What discredits your review is that you had almost nothing positive to say. Even more interesting is that you even said it felt light, and not one other reviewer, or person who has handled the phone has said that. I've lost respect for this website, because this was obviously not a professional review. You actually used the words "sucked". The touch screen was that bad to you, but not like that for any other professional review from better known companies. You didn't even mention about how nice the screen is. For a review to not even try to say anything positive, shows the obvious bianess in it. Haha, even when talking about battery life, you mentioned that it already had the low battery life signal when you got it, so I don't know what makes you think it's even appropriate to mention battery life if you admittedly got a phone that already said "low battery". "I am going to assume that was because it had been used a lot that day. However…… you never know!" Why did you say, "however, you never know"? HAHA, this review was ridiculous, and you have completely lost credibility in my eyes, and in the eyes of anyone who reads this and has any common sense. I find it interesting that non of the well known reviewer/review sites had as many negative things to say as you did in this 5 minute review. What discredits your review is that you had almost nothing positive to say. Even more interesting is that you even said it felt light, and not one other reviewer, or person who has handled the phone has said that. I’ve lost respect for this website, because this was obviously not a professional review. You actually used the words “sucked”. The touch screen was that bad to you, but not like that for any other professional review from better known companies. You didn’t even mention about how nice the screen is. For a review to not even try to say anything positive, shows the obvious bianess in it. Haha, even when talking about battery life, you mentioned that it already had the low battery life signal when you got it, so I don’t know what makes you think it’s even appropriate to mention battery life if you admittedly got a phone that already said “low battery”. “I am going to assume that was because it had been used a lot that day. However…… you never know!” Why did you say, “however, you never know”? HAHA, this review was ridiculous, and you have completely lost credibility in my eyes, and in the eyes of anyone who reads this and has any common sense.

]]> By: Simon Sage http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322949 Simon Sage Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:38:13 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322949 As the BlackBerry guy, I thought I should chime in here... First impressions count for a lot in your average consumer's buying process, and I think that's the real value of the five-minute fiddle series. It might not explore every nook and cranny of the device, or even give the user the full experience that the device has to offer, but the majority of shoppers are going to go with their gut and not read up reviews online. Ben's series of reviews simply show what those people will walk away with after first trying a device out, although, as ever, your mileage may vary. In the Storm's case, I can see how there would be a learning curve for the SurePress touchscreen that not everyone would have the patience to chew through, especially if comparing it to previous iPhone experiences. Of course, this is far from our final word on the Storm - I'll be getting one next month for an in-depth review, so sit tight. :) As the BlackBerry guy, I thought I should chime in here…

First impressions count for a lot in your average consumer’s buying process, and I think that’s the real value of the five-minute fiddle series. It might not explore every nook and cranny of the device, or even give the user the full experience that the device has to offer, but the majority of shoppers are going to go with their gut and not read up reviews online. Ben’s series of reviews simply show what those people will walk away with after first trying a device out, although, as ever, your mileage may vary.

In the Storm’s case, I can see how there would be a learning curve for the SurePress touchscreen that not everyone would have the patience to chew through, especially if comparing it to previous iPhone experiences. Of course, this is far from our final word on the Storm – I’ll be getting one next month for an in-depth review, so sit tight. :)

]]> By: Ben http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322941 Ben Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:13:23 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322941 Hey all, Thanks for your *great* comments :-) Thought I would just clear a few things up: 1) This was a final device, that was being retailed, not pre-release!! 2) The O/S was laggy, screen rotation slow and not animated 3) I didn't like the keyboard at all - and I wonder about it's durability if it's going to be pressed a couple of hundred times per email 4) I'm not paid by Apple or AT&T :-) 5) Again, the point of the five-minute fiddle is about *first impressions* - the Storm didn't impress me at all, unlike it's slightly less recent cousin, the Bold -which I thought was great. 6) 5 mins is not enough for a full review, I quite agree - but then the post didn't state it was a full review - that will come from our BBerry gurus in due time I would love for the Storm to be a great device, and perhaps in time, it will become one. If I get another chance to take say 2 weeks with a unit (preferably with some more responsive software in it), that would be the subject of another follow-up post. However, to say again, first impressions were not good for me (that's not to say other people won't love it though). Likewise, in the same five minute fiddle series, the N96 wasn't that impressive, yet the C905 and BBerry Bold were. Some devices are just better than others :-) Anyhoo, thanks for all your views, it's great when readers get behind something or really disagree with it - and thanks for taking the time to post guys! Ben :-) Hey all,

Thanks for your *great* comments :-)

Thought I would just clear a few things up:

1) This was a final device, that was being retailed, not pre-release!!
2) The O/S was laggy, screen rotation slow and not animated
3) I didn’t like the keyboard at all – and I wonder about it’s durability if it’s going to be pressed a couple of hundred times per email
4) I’m not paid by Apple or AT&T :-)
5) Again, the point of the five-minute fiddle is about *first impressions* – the Storm didn’t impress me at all, unlike it’s slightly less recent cousin, the Bold -which I thought was great.
6) 5 mins is not enough for a full review, I quite agree – but then the post didn’t state it was a full review – that will come from our BBerry gurus in due time

I would love for the Storm to be a great device, and perhaps in time, it will become one. If I get another chance to take say 2 weeks with a unit (preferably with some more responsive software in it), that would be the subject of another follow-up post. However, to say again, first impressions were not good for me (that’s not to say other people won’t love it though).

Likewise, in the same five minute fiddle series, the N96 wasn’t that impressive, yet the C905 and BBerry Bold were. Some devices are just better than others :-)

Anyhoo, thanks for all your views, it’s great when readers get behind something or really disagree with it – and thanks for taking the time to post guys!

Ben :-)

]]> By: Brian http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322931 Brian Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:00:26 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322931 Worst review ever. I mean you had no time to actually use the unit. Didn't have time to use the media part of the phone. lol, next time don't waste your time and anyone elses that get the great misfortune of hitting this site. A very useless review...if I may review the review. Worst review ever. I mean you had no time to actually use the unit. Didn’t have time to use the media part of the phone. lol, next time don’t waste your time and anyone elses that get the great misfortune of hitting this site. A very useless review…if I may review the review.

]]> By: Blackberry Storm Fan http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322928 Blackberry Storm Fan Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:17:55 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322928 This guy probably works for AT&T. This guy probably works for AT&T.

]]> By: Gib http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322921 Gib Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:51:06 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322921 This guy has to be on something. Either that or he is getting paid by the competition. What a douche. This guy has to be on something. Either that or he is getting paid by the competition. What a douche.

]]> By: Senior Douche Bag http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322917 Senior Douche Bag Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:10:58 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322917 This guy is the biggest douche bag of them all! This guy is the biggest douche bag of them all!

]]> By: jacob http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322916 jacob Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:50:23 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322916 Yea, this guy is a total moron. Congrats on him being a tool. Yea, this guy is a total moron. Congrats on him being a tool.

]]> By: Chris http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322912 Chris Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:18:53 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322912 Dude this reviewer must be on crack I work for Verizon Wireless and I have the phone and yes I have one of the test phones and not the Launch phone and yes it has some issues that he states but I just received the Launch Storm with the new updated software and it kicks ass everything is perfect Dude this reviewer must be on crack I work for Verizon Wireless and I have the phone and yes I have one of the test phones and not the Launch phone and yes it has some issues that he states but I just received the Launch Storm with the new updated software and it kicks ass everything is perfect

]]> By: Ray http://www.intomobile.com/2008/11/16/blackberry-storm-the-five-minute-fiddle.html/comment-page-1/#comment-322908 Ray Sun, 16 Nov 2008 23:52:27 +0000 http://www.intomobile.com/?p=30642#comment-322908 The author of this article has to be paid by either Apple or AT&T. People should not write stuff like this unless they have had ample time to investigate. 5 minutes is not enough. I agree with Nate prereleased versions usually do suck. In other words keep you mouth closed or in the case you blogging to a hult until you know what your talking about or until you have some information to go on. Bring on the Storm. The author of this article has to be paid by either Apple or AT&T. People should not write stuff like this unless they have had ample time to investigate. 5 minutes is not enough. I agree with Nate prereleased versions usually do suck. In other words keep you mouth closed or in the case you blogging to a hult until you know what your talking about or until you have some information to go on. Bring on the Storm.

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