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Posted By massgolfer

Point well taken. iPhone is not perfect either,...

Point well taken. iPhone is not perfect either, but then no device is. I am aware that battery can't be swapped - that's currently the biggest downside for me. I don't care so much for lack of...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-19-2008, 07:27 AM

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Posted By massgolfer

I understand your point. My point is that as we...

I understand your point. My point is that as we stand today, I can do more with the iPhone. It may change in 6 months, but I didn't want to wait.

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-19-2008, 06:53 AM

Replies: 72

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Posted By massgolfer

Precisely. That's a negative, because you have to...

Precisely. That's a negative, because you have to wait 3-9 months for the developers write software for the Storm.

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-19-2008, 06:21 AM

Replies: 72

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Posted By massgolfer

Returned the Storm and got an iPhone today

Just came back from the Vodafone store - returned my 5 day old Blackberry Storm and cancelled my contract. Thanks to Vodafone for having the 14-day cancellation policy. (I just hope they won't charge...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-17-2008, 08:22 AM

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Vodafone Pricing?

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Posted By massgolfer

They have it for 40£/m with 600 min, unlim text,...

They have it for 40£/m with 600 min, unlim text, unlimited data and push-email for 18 months. If you look at their SIM only - this package would put you back £30 per month (£20 for mins and texts +...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-17-2008, 08:18 AM

Replies: 90

With all the complaints about Blackberry Storm, why arent you returning it?

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Posted By massgolfer

I went with a kayaking on a rapid this year, and...

I went with a kayaking on a rapid this year, and a friend fell into the water on a small waterfall with a Blackberry Pearl in his pocket (and it was on!). It got completely soaked all the way through...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-17-2008, 06:41 AM

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Posted By massgolfer

Well if I flip it to hold it like you, then...

Well if I flip it to hold it like you, then 'delete' (<-) key and 'P' become more difficult to use - so its a trade-off.

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-17-2008, 06:02 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By massgolfer

Vodafone charges £6.5 for insurance a month,...

Vodafone charges £6.5 for insurance a month, which is hefty. I hope issues with the phone would be covered by warranty (?).

Yes when I hold the phone horizontally (top facing left) hardest keys to...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-17-2008, 04:06 AM

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Posted By massgolfer

Why? Did yours go bust already?

Why? Did yours go bust already?

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-17-2008, 03:33 AM

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Is the gap between the screen and the casing a deal breaker for you?

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Posted By massgolfer

The gap is no issue at all.

The gap is no issue at all.

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-17-2008, 03:10 AM

Replies: 9

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Posted By massgolfer

Storm screen - how long will it last?

I got mine on Saturday and have been playing around with it a bit. The gap people are reporting doesn't bother me - didn't even notice it. The slowness in OS is bothersome sometimes but a non-issue...

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-14-2008, 09:52 AM

Replies: 21

So I got to try out a Storm today...

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Posted By massgolfer

Nope, not beta version. This is the real deal....

Nope, not beta version. This is the real deal. Despite that, I ordered mine in a Vodafone store in Canary Wharf and will be getting it today or tomorrow (unless they screw up their deliveries).

Forum: General 9500 Series Discussion - Storm

11-14-2008, 04:13 AM

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So I got to try out a Storm today...

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Posted By massgolfer

I too tried the Storm yesterday in London...

I too tried the Storm yesterday in London yesterday. I found typing on it was easier than the iPhone due to larger 'buttons'. I think the virtual keyboard is good enough for an occasional text...

Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold

11-04-2008, 01:03 PM

Replies: 12

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Posted By massgolfer

Yes, Vodafone has a 500mb monthly limit.

Yes, Vodafone has a 500mb monthly limit.

Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold

11-04-2008, 07:15 AM

Replies: 12

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Posted By massgolfer

Pardon my ignorance, but which carrier provides...

Pardon my ignorance, but which carrier provides HSDPA (otherwise known as 3.5G)?

Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold

11-04-2008, 04:41 AM

Replies: 12

Views: 1,503

Posted By massgolfer

It also seems that Orange puts a 6mb limit on...

It also seems that Orange puts a 6mb limit on data. That could be a dealbreaker when O2 offers unlimited data.

Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold

11-04-2008, 03:37 AM

Replies: 12

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Posted By massgolfer

Thanks for the replies, thats helpful. I...

Thanks for the replies, thats helpful.

I dont really expect broadband type of connection on Blackberry but waiting for a page to load for several minutes basically renders internet useless for me...

Forum: General 9000 Series Discussion - Bold

11-03-2008, 11:40 AM

Replies: 12