The Official Blackberry Convert Thread
- I just want to say that I LOVE that there are so many people going from RIM to Google here. I think it's a real testament to the type of people blackberries were marketed to with Verizon, and how it really missed the mark. We were all led to believe that the Storm was going to be the answer to the iPhone, but that promise fell WAY short of the mark. We've been burned, but we've also been stuck with a contract. The release of the Droid X is timed perfectly with lots of peoples contracts ending or annual upgrades available (I'm the former). I haven't talked to a single storm owner who is happy with their phone after using it for an extended amount of time. Bring it on, Google, let's see what you've got!
If it weren't for all the hybrids OSes out there, I would have given up on my S1 a long time ago.07-14-2010 04:25 PMLike 0 - Baaaaaahahahahahhahaha
I had an 8330 and a 9630. My roommate has a 9510 or 9520. They all suck. BlackBerry phones are great for the first... month or so that they're out. Then the polish wears off and you see the same problems underneath. Probably applicable to ALL platforms... but Android hasn't been mainstream long enough to get stuck in a rut, unlike BB.07-14-2010 04:34 PMLike 0 -
A) If you have any plans to travel internationally, the DX won't work. Storm and Tour BBs will, they have GSM antennas. (Someone please correct me if I'm wrong)
B) If you're in an area where Verizon doesn't have service, the S1/S2/Tour will roam on GSM carriers (AT&T, T-Mo, etc.) Again, something the Droids can't do.
C) I just realized I don't need multiple points: If you EVER think you MIGHT need a GSM phone, keep your storm.07-14-2010 04:41 PMLike 0 - S1 to Droid. Quadcam says it perfect. Only thing I will add is that I was in denial about my s1. Droid rocks.
Sent from my Droid using Tapatalk07-14-2010 04:51 PMLike 0 - The Curve 8330 was my first phone ever; about a year ago. I can't wait to jump ship. No more battery pulls which were enough to make anyone jump overboard. I can't wait til tomorrow, there's not too much I will miss certainly not bbm, I deleted that after the first month I had the phone.07-14-2010 06:41 PMLike 0
- This is a little wrong... Internationally, you can make use of the GSM capabilities of the Storms and Tour; however, domestically these devices will NOT roam on GSM carrier networks unless you have a sim card from one of those carriers installed and the device unlocked. Verizon has international roaming agreements with GSM carriers, not domestic agreements.07-14-2010 06:47 PMLike 0
- This is a little wrong... Internationally, you can make use of the GSM capabilities of the Storms and Tour; however, domestically these devices will NOT roam on GSM carrier networks unless you have a sim card from one of those carriers installed and the device unlocked. Verizon has international roaming agreements with GSM carriers, not domestic agreements.07-14-2010 07:04 PMLike 0
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- I think we should start a "Death to BlackBerry" cult, everybody stands around with Android phones chanting, "Death to Blackberry", we'll start sacrificing chickens and locks of VZW employee's hair, burning it in the center of a Pentagram... burning candles on the points of the pentagram, and hopefully the devil will be summoned to kill all BlackBerry's on the Earth.07-14-2010 07:53 PMLike 0
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- Guys I'm so mad right now. I was number 12 on the pre-order list, and Best Buy called me today saying they only got FIVE in and that I would have to wait until next week to get the phone. MORE time on the Blackberry. RAWR!
It's not the end of the world, though. I have to be in court tomorrow at 9AM so I won't be able to wait outside, but my dad offered to go wait in line for a fee of $10 and buy it for me with my credit card. As soon as he buys it, I'll cancel my pre-order with Best Buy and enjoy the Droid X07-14-2010 08:13 PMLike 0 - The browser is terrible, and the Opera and BOLT alternatives just don't cut it either. I'm done. Droid X!!07-14-2010 08:14 PMLike 0
- Guys I'm so mad right now. I was number 12 on the pre-order list, and Best Buy called me today saying they only got FIVE in and that I would have to wait until next week to get the phone. MORE time on the Blackberry. RAWR!
It's not the end of the world, though. I have to be in court tomorrow at 9AM so I won't be able to wait outside, but my dad offered to go wait in line for a fee of $10 and buy it for me with my credit card. As soon as he buys it, I'll cancel my pre-order with Best Buy and enjoy the Droid Xlemcoe9 likes this.07-14-2010 08:15 PMLike 1 -
Thanks for the info, though.07-14-2010 08:17 PMLike 0 -
- First post here, BB Storm 1 and current Storm 2 owner. Been in denial for a while. Played with the EVO and saw the light. Will be ordering my Droid X in just a few hours on VZW.com.
Absolutely cannot wait. I returned my wifes BB 9650 last week for a Moto Droid and have been playing with that for the past week(already rooted and installed Kangerade). Fallen in love with Android. BlackBerry is obviously on its way out. Do they really think the minor updates in OS6 are enough? R.I.P. RIM07-14-2010 09:19 PMLike 0 - First post here, BB Storm 1 and current Storm 2 owner. Been in denial for a while. Played with the EVO and saw the light. Will be ordering my Droid X in just a few hours on VZW.com.
Absolutely cannot wait. I returned my wifes BB 9650 last week for a Moto Droid and have been playing with that for the past week(already rooted and installed Kangerade). Fallen in love with Android. BlackBerry is obviously on its way out. Do they really think the minor updates in OS6 are enough? R.I.P. RIM07-14-2010 09:31 PMLike 0 - How many BlackBerry folks are diving into Droid X and/or Android blindly? I'm dropkicking my Tour away and aside from having used a Moto Droid for a few minutes, I'm essentially Android blind.07-14-2010 09:58 PMLike 0
- I've been with Blackberry for 2 years now... Since they're lacking in the realm of innovation as of late I will be switching to Android. I'm excited. Just hoping that my DivX coded .avi movies work properly on the Droid X... and that there are some awesome widgets floating around out there...07-14-2010 10:05 PMLike 0
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