Comments on: Gary Krakow: Verizon should give away the BlackBerry Storm

By: BBFanatic

BBFanatic — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:20:51 +0000

People should really think twice before listening to this guy(Krakow).
He says lots of really dumb things with no apparent research.

This particular post of his led me to question his level (or lack there of) intelligence:
http://www.blackberrycool.com/2008/09/gary-krakow-hates-blackberry-scrollball/#comment-330867

By: DavidB

DavidB — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:05:21 +0000

Current customers won’t pay $500.

So, you would leave the best network because the carrier won’t give you a discount you think you are somehow “due”, despite the fact that you signed a contract that stipulated just what you are complaining about now? If you think somehow ATT will treat you better you’re sorely mistaken! What will you do (after signing a two year contract now with ATT) when Apple releases a new iPhone next year and you’ll want it but ATT won’t give you the “new contract” price? Drop them and go to TMO or Sprint (or back to VZW)? You’re being silly you know, but to each his own!

By: Terri

Terri — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:10:51 +0000

I can’t believe current customers have to pay $500! I’m going to cancel my contrat and get the IPhone for $199. I still come out ahead. Not a good move on Verizon’s part.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:11:12 +0000

@Jt:
New Every Two.
Based on the price of your current plan and gives you money off a new phone (up to $100) when you upgrade AND extend your plan 2 more years. You can find your status and when you are eligible (and how much) via your account page on the web site.there is also AU (Annual Upgrade) whish you can get earlier but not as much money off.

By: Jt

Jt — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:34:40 +0000

what is the ne2 plan?

By: Krakow

Krakow — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:30:11 +0000

It pains to me to say this but for once I actually think Gary Krakow is right!

By: mzj

mzj — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:09:09 +0000

The price of the storm is going to be $199 after rebate. None of VZW phones are Wi-fi capable at this time. NE2 $50 you pay $199 and get rebate. NE2 $100 you pay $149 and get rebate. That would make the new storm $99 bucks!NE2 $100 credit only on plans that are $80 or higher and its the primary line only. Eligible 9.99 secondary lines will pay $249 with rebate.storm will be in stores Friday nov. 20. There will be no holds the phones will go first come first serve. Not real sure how many will be available. Get there early.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:10:59 +0000

Does anyone know if this thing has wi-fi capability?
It would be nice to be able to jump on a public wireless network when in range.

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By: elevator guy

elevator guy — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:08:38 +0000

Freaky, I have a phone that is eligible for an upgrade….is that the same as NE2? They told me that it was $249 with 50.00 rebate?

By: Jrob

Jrob — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 01:02:17 +0000

Reguardless of the NE2 discount. Best Buy is going to be selling it for $199 for both new and upgrade customers without the mail-in rebate.

By: mzj

mzj — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:32:31 +0000

Why don’t you just add a line to your acct. And activate the phone on your number? We do it everyday. If you get a discount through ur employer the Storm could be cheaper.18009220204 call them and ask.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:18:30 +0000

The price is identical to past new Blackberry smartphones from VZW. Krakow is on crack.

By: DavidB

DavidB — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:17:13 +0000

He’s not eligible for NE2 yet so he has to pay full price.

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By: freakyguy666

freakyguy666 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:43:55 +0000

@addictedtoBB What the hell are you talking about???? Just sign-up for a 2yr contract and you’ll have it for $99 with the NE2 deal. Where are you getting $500????

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By: addictedtoBB

addictedtoBB — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:23:10 +0000

I for one am tired of Verizon treating their customers like second rate citizens. I’d sign a 5 year deal just to get the price of the Storm that is offered. Quite frankly, I’m not interested in the over $500 price that a current customer is going to be expected to buck up for this. Shouldn’t current customers be rewarded? It is actually cheaper for me to cancel my plan, pay the penalty, and sign up as a new customer just to get the Storm for a discounted rate. How does this make any sense to Verizon??? If they didn’t cover the metro system tunnels here, I’d be on AT&T in a second. This is insane.

By: freakyguy666

freakyguy666 — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 18:08:38 +0000

Funny how the guy conveniently forgets to mention the fact that the price for a lot of people is actually going to be $99 with the NE2 deal. That’s $99! Yes, $99, and you never see anyone mention this fact!

By: TylerJames

TylerJames — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:59:56 +0000

Wow the start of my previous comment was, how you say, inelegant.

By: TylerJames

TylerJames — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:56:19 +0000

@Matt
How can it be silly if it’s in their best interest? It would be silly if it wouldn’t be in their best interest. If it were silly then it wouldn’t really be their best interest.

Regardless… we have one of these devices in our office and after using it (and learning that it lacks wifi) I certainly wouldn’t pay money to switch from my Curve. I’m waiting with bated breath for a Javelin 3G

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:46:30 +0000

I think the notion of Verizon ever agreeing to give *anything* away for free is just silly. Whether it’s in their best interests or not.