Computing - BlackBerry Storm Firmware Leaked as RIM Sales Soar

A number of folks are aware that I have been going through a fair amount of angst over whether to swap out my Blackberry 8830. I was intrigued by the Blackberry Storm. After playing with it for a while and reading just about every review I could find, I held off and went shopping. I'm a fan of Verizon Wireless service and coverage area so was reluctant to change carriers.

The problem was that the other phones I was lusting for were on the AT&T Wireless network. Both the Blackberry Bold and the Apple iPhone are terrific devices. After fooling around with the iPhone and wanting so much to love it, I bought a Bold and began using it while keeping my Verizon phone and account. The Bold is the best smartphone I've ever used. I just am not convinced it's good enough to woo me from Verizon.

So, in a couple of weeks, I'm going to buy the Storm and try it for a few weeks as well. I'll see if I can learn to cope with the lack of a physical keyboard. If so, I'll ship back the Bold and stay on the Big Red Network. Since I live with my Blackberry in hand from morning to night, it's a tough decision!

Bottom-line: it's a great time for smartphones and smartphone addicts!

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BlackBerry Storm Firmware Leaked as RIM Sales Soar

By Patricia Resende
December 19, 2008 10:07AM

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New firmware for the BlackBerry Storm 9530 has been leaked on the Internet one day after Research in Motion reported a jump in third-quarter revenue. Co-CEO Jim Balsillie said RIM add"

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