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Posted by In4am0sPuN Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Woulda been better w/o the music and if he actually spoke about the device etc etc... But nice to see the S2 running better then the S1 none the less

 
 
Posted by chrisg23 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

storm 2 looking good flick scrolling is a major plus, not to mention wifi

music could have been left out lol

 
 
Posted by DaBear5 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

This is gonna be an awesome phone!

 
 
Posted by chaszone Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Considering Verizon dropped the price on Storm 1 today, I'm assuming this will be coming sooner than later... Woo Hoo!
Can't Wait!

 
 
Posted by qdenning Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Although I don't see any big compelling reason to upgrade from the Storm 1. Especially since they'll be releasing an OS upgrade for the Storm 1 (I assume) fairly soon (based on rollout of BIS, etc.).

I don't see that the hardware is SO much better?? Guess time will tell.

 
 
Posted by wdfly Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

some advice, ditch the music, get a tripod, LIGHTING LIGHTING LIGHTING. and manually set your focus.

 
 
Posted by the one and only M Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

this music is worse than the music in the last video.

i want that sticker!

 
 
Posted by holladay42 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

its as simple as pressing the mute button. Besides its much better than that old southwestern country shyt crackberry be playing with all there videos

 
 
Posted by experiment626 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Johnny Cash begs to differ..............

 
 
Posted by Helinho Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Do you guys think this phone will have wifi?? On VeriZon? Very hard to believe that verizon is going to have a phone in wifi, No more $30 internet charge?

 
 
Posted by theanswer3 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Verizon and Sprint have both said all future blackberry phones will have wi-fi. That said you still need a data plan. Verizon does not sell smartphones without data, in fact all carriers after sept 16 will require data plan on all new smartphone purchases

 
 
Posted by Mr.Miagi Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

wow finally looks solid and smooth. I am definitely picking this up when it comes out

 
 
Posted by kyleheney Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Anyone else notice in the "About" section it says its a 3G, CDMA device - yet it is using a Rogers SIM card...? Am I nuts?

 
 
Posted by Green_Laser Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I mean, yes, i saw that too.

 
 
Posted by tumer Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Wrs the link for the video

 
 
Posted by calizae74 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Should be close to a release date. Yes, it will have wifi and you will still have to have a data plan. All carriers are requiring a data plan for these devices. Might as well get use to it.

 
 
Posted by blackletter Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I had a difficult time getting through the video because of that awful music with audio sirens blasting throughout it. And the video camera focus was terrible - difficult to read the screen on the Storm 2.

I am excited about the Storm 2. I have the iPhone 3G and the Bold 9000 on two separate lines (family plan for myself). I guess I'll have to add the Storm 2 to my arsenal.

But again, lose the music, correct your focus on the video & use better lighting for crying out loud!

 
 
Posted by Helinho Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

What is the difference from the connection(internet) that we have now to a wifi connection?

 
 
Posted by twester65 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

If I take my glasses off, the screen is almost readable. This was a pretty crappy video. I'll stick with my 9530. Thanks.

 
 
Posted by ChuckH0308 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I couldn't watch the whole thing because it was too blurry and was hurting my eyes, but what I saw looked exactly like my Storm 1 except with WiFi. I got excited about the S2 about a month ago, but now as we are seeing the software development for the S1 get tot he same point, it's getting really hard to justify spending the money just to get WiFi. Yes, the new screen looks cool too, but mine still works perfectly. What I'm getting at is everyone is ooooohing and awwwwwwing over the flick scrolling and elasticity, but the Storm 1 is getting that too...lol! With all the accessories and everything I would need to replace, I'm probably looking at $400 to upgrade, just to get the new display, a bit more RAM, and WiFi...not sure it's worth it.

 
 
Posted by Green_Laser Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I havent found an instance when I truly wished i had wifi either.
3G or wifi - both use the battery.
Though wifi would be really useful for me when going overseas - once a year. (i had my storm but no data - Orange SIM card).

Though i must say the peizo screen technology looks and sounds promising. its like they went in a totally different direction for storm 2's screen.
But really, compared to the dumbed down phones i used to have with verizon, i love my storm 1.

The fade in/out transitions are nice and fancy - but not 100% necessary for for what I do. As long as the phone can open attachments and i can view them on the large screen (compared to curve), im happy.

 
 
Posted by kjdoug Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

My Storm 1 actually runs better than that thing with OS 5.0.0.191. There's really no incentive for me to buy the Storm 2. But I guess in time i will see if its worth it!

 
 
Posted by sdguy67 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Seriously. It is really annoying and makes the video difficult to watch

 
 
Posted by rzst03 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

A little off topic, but anybody else notice in his history it said "3oz to grams"? I wonder what he was looking that up for :P

Anyways, the OS showing on the phone is 5.0.0.202, these Storm 2 devices are starting to look pretty nice. Can't wait to get my hands on one. More videos please!

 
 
Posted by qdenning Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Pre-focus on the device manually then leave it. It will be set for the entire video and you can avoid the constant moving the device around trying to get the camera to cooperate.

 
 
Posted by BerryBone Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Why didn'y you just run it on wi-fi for time's sake?

 
 
Posted by forkup Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Focus the camera for christs sake.

 
 
Posted by TwistedLIE Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

.202 hmmm nice to see more progress in short time periods!

I just wish RIM would create a browser that is as powerful as the stock one with the speed of Opera Mini. I don't know all the logistics of the data processing and other tech stuff but it seems like they should be able to figure it out a little bit better than they have up to this point.

Also, I agree that an upgrade from the 9530 is not something that I will be doing because it seems that they are optimizing the OS to run smooth on the 9530 hardware. (see .191)

 
 
Posted by JaeKar99 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

The only part of this video that was worth the 2:25 I could stomach was that OS 5.0.0.202 is in the wings somewhere. Leak that! not this pathetic video.

 
 
Posted by savjr Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

until October 14th (Rumor has it)when I can finally get rid of the POS Storm and get the Storm 2.

 
 
Posted by Valace2 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

10/14 is a pipe dream.

 
 
Posted by artie Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

The music, if that's what it was, is getting worse.

 
 
Posted by nick13b@msn.com Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

GREAT SONG! love the phone!

 
 
Posted by pkn068 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Sooooooo.......How about leaking us that .202? :)

 
 
Posted by devildrifterX Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

At first i was like going to smoke a blunt to this song, then it turned all trance and was like, wheres my bag of X at.

Oh wait, were talking about the phone?

 
 
Posted by Valace2 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

It was nice to see the flick in action, but would have been better to show this vid off a week ago. We have all seen the flick in action, an many of us are using it now.

Was't that impressed by the vid, he obviously is pissing people off with these videos why not show some advanced features.

 
 
Posted by afnstech Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Please please someone show him the advantage of proper lighting!

I really want to see this device in all it's glory, and the video distracted me from concentrating on it since the light was so poor.

Valace2 above has a great point, show some advanced features and my advice focus less on the music.

 
 
Posted by hatch.duffy Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I guarantee that everyone that says they are sticking with their 9530 is going to go in a Verizon store, type on one of the display units, and want one. When you type on the screen and see that oh i can press the next button in my word without having to completely lift my finger off the button I was pressing just like I used to on my old 8330 or 8830 keyboard, you are gonna want one.

This video doesn't do that great of a job of displaying the phone I will say, but if you are basing whether not you are going to get this phone on this video i guarantee you are going to change your mind.

This phone is just going to be flat out better.

 
 
Posted by 1967LS2 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

That under his recent searched history it says he did a google search for "Ounces to Grams Conversion"!?!?!?!
He is also listening to some reggae music...Sounds like he traded some weed for that Storm 2...

 
 
Posted by SurrealCivic Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

maybe they are traveling somewhere, 3oz is the limit you can put in a container for liquid for an onboard luggage.

 
 
Posted by cguild81 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

ill stick with my 9530 plus with the new upgrade coming soon it will be even better than it already is. I think the only two pluses are the flick feature and wifi. The battery still sucks on the storm 2 just as it does on the tour, and as it will always on any future blackberry (This is when RIM needs Apple's Geniuses). Overall, not worth buying the new storm but i guess we will all find out...

 
 
Posted by midnighte13 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

What was with the music? Talk about the thing...we don't care about your horrible taste in music. And...cameras have this little thing called focus...learn how to use it. It doesn't really help us to see the coolness of the phone if all we "see" is a bunch of blurry icons.
Thus ends my rant...

 
 
Posted by CKMustangCobra Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Why must people insist on making videos with the worst equipment and lighting?

 
 
Posted by holladay42 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

cause they can. u want him to go out and buy a professional camera and take video making classes just to post a vid to his youtube account. He can do what the f he wants

 
 
Posted by jlanelson Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Why the hell is it that some pot-smoking dweeb gets to play around with a S2 and can't be bothered to actually make a half-decent video that's in FOCUS?! I'm ignoring this video...

 
 
Posted by 1967LS2 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I think the reggae music together with the "Ounces to Grams Conversion" is a little suspect though. I suppose someone traveling may want to have the exact measurement of how many Grams are in an Ounce so they know how many Grams of liquid they can take, but it still seems a little fishy to me...Either way if anyone is trading herb for the new Storm 2 sign me up....

 
 
Posted by Andrew8330 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

how come everytime there's a storm 2 video on here I can never view it? there's no link

 
 
Posted by sportboy Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

My head is hurting from that music. I hope the phone is better than this video showed. This video showed next to nothing.

 
 
Posted by brinky Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I am happy with my storm. The wifi doesn't do much for me. What I really want is more memory. I hate having to limit the apps I can have installed.

 
 
Posted by cat007 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Thanks for the video - but really - a tripod wouldn't go a miss - and maybe a camera that isn't from the house of horrors....

 
 
Posted by imblindtoyou Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

i can't wait for this. this is going to be my next upgrade.

 
 
Posted by DreamSTi Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

This dude needs to learn how to make a video, why do you put this crap on the home page?! : (

 
 
Posted by mayormark Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

If this is an example of an IRL tester, we are toast. This device will never work. No wonder Storm 1 has been a mess..

 
 
Posted by aperture_disaster Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I don't think the dude is bad at doing video's i think the storm 2 is actually blurry. LOLZ

 
 
Posted by changal Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Didn't see any...(and don't have the patience to sit through it again). Typing is my biggest issue with my Storm, so curious to see if it's any faster/more accurate this time around.

 
 
Posted by Nemesis2k9 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

The only way i would upgrade from my S1 to this is if RIM bring 3D acceleration to the table:)

 
 
Posted by raymund15 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I am shocked by the lack of culture in the Crackberry nation. While this time around i didnt really like the song, im not gonna sit here and bash something that with the click of a button(mute for all those who do not know how to use a computer). To call the music horrible is simply ignorant, just because you did not grow up with it or particularly like it does not make the music bad, either you just do not like it or you need to get out of the small little box which is your life and experience the world and enjoy what it has to offer. Sorry, i feel like if it was country or some kind of rock music it would not really be an issue. That being said, the video was poor yet again but mainly because of the lighting and lack of focus. But, i really did love the flick scrolling, looks like the s2 is coming together well, it already runs better than the s1 did at launch so thats always a good sign. I just hope they surprise us with a bump in hardware specs before launch, 30fps please!

 
 
Posted by chillson1386 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

That load time is atrocious. My Storm 1 is faster than that on Verizons 3G network. It took about 50 seconds before any of the main text came on the screen and about another 1:50 to 2 minutes before the rest of the page loaded, and this is the Storm 2 on Wifi? Or am I missing something?

Wasn't their an article on Crackberry just a few weeks ago saying that Wifi on CDMA blackberries is pointless? Explaining that wifi and CDMA Blackberries don't really work together as they should?

 
 
Posted by hatch.duffy Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

The web demo was not on WiFi. It was on Rogers Edge says so in the post.

 
 
Posted by NoKittyNo Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 988 days ago

I am using an 8900 and Edge blows :( Sorry to admit, but couldn't trade up/down for the bold so everything else rocks! browsing speeds drives me nutz, Lol. But yeah - Edge is aggggesss behind in loading speed.

 
 
Posted by lie07 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Heyy can we expect this on Sprint network???
i hope =D [im serious]

 
 
Posted by DAFFYDC Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Give me a phone that has full flash support and I'll be excited. The first phone that'll do that will destroy the competition. Storm 2 looks nice but I'll just ride out my contract and will see what'll be out in 2 years. The new software update coming out for the current Storm looks pretty nice.

 
 
Posted by leathernuts Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Cool phone

 
 
Posted by sease15 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I just wish this was what the Storm 1 was. It looks so sturdy and full of promise. I still love my original Storm, but this is like night and day.

 
 
Posted by sease15 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

did anyone notice between the music and his recent internet search of converting 3 oz to grams....what could this guy be up to? haha. I like his style.

 
 
Posted by RideMadone Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

GET A BETTER VIDEO CAMERA or learn to use the one you have!

 
 
Posted by Mystery252 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

the phone looks to be operating smoothly! everything else in this video? not so much.

 
 
Posted by ntborg Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Yet another storm... While WIFI, memory and a new touchscreen are nice, I whink I will wait until blackberry can come out with a new browser. You know how hard it is to use the BES blkackberry browser to display internal websites? If the iphone can ever multitask and comes to verizon it will be bye bye BB.

 
 
Posted by Sorrows Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Vid down. Mirrors?

 
 
Posted by Michael Styles Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

The Vid Has Already been pulled How typical!

 
 
Posted by Michael Styles Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

The Vid Has Already been pulled How typical!

 
 
Posted by blkbryadict Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

ooooooooooooh Denied! Removed due to Terms of service violation.

 
 
Posted by wtenns Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

keeps getting better and better every time a new video is posted!

 
 
Posted by seanp666 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Please tell me the Storm 2 is going to have multi touch zoom when it hits the market! Don't companies see how nice other phones are with multitouch zoom(Iphone,Pre etc...The Blackberry double tap is just way to clunky and unintuitive. I just don't get it. I gave the Storm 1 a pass cause it was the first one but the new one has no excuse. Multitouch zoom should be a given, no if and's or buts. I can't stand when a big company comes out with a brand new smart phone and leaves the most basic things out, its so frustrating. This is the same reaction I had when I found out the 2009 Nissan Altima doesn't come standard with Traction control....I'm like it's 2009, what car doesn't come with traction control these days. Especially since Nissan is such a big and reputable car company. Same with RIM, they're such an awesome phone company, thats why I get pissed cause I know they can do it, but for some asinine reason they don't.

 
 
Posted by myster1ous Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Video removed...

 
 
Posted by seanp666 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

Hey RIM...Double tap zoom is terrible in every way shape and form. I don't know which one of you're sons lied and told you it was cool cause he didn't want to hurt you're feeling but it's like the difference of driving a car and pushing it like Fred Flinstone. None of us here are Apple worshipers but the Iphone navigation is second to none. I know you've seen the Iphone and the Pre. You can't tell me after you see those phones that you're happy with the Storm's navigation. Now don't release the Storm unless it has multitouch PERIOD!! I love you RIM, I think you're awesome, that's why I'm being hard on you

 
 
Posted by b1gg134 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

You should just go get an iphone it is what YOU want. Please do not speak for the rest of us.

 
 
Posted by xeroslash Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

damn, rim is getting quicker.

i guess they hate positive outlooks for their new hardware. lol

 
 
Posted by tcoche Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

did anyone happen to save the video??? come on

 
 
Posted by blackberryhulk Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

I see a few people asking why there is a need when you already have Verizons 3G network? Well here is a few. My last phone had WiFi HTC PRO and I also have the iTouch and I can tell you they both are much much faster at loading webpages expecially the non mobile sites. It makes downloads and streaming much eaiser (although I have noticed Verizon has done a good job at blocking sites with streaming NBC,CBS,NFL) With my HTC Pro I also was able to broadcast WiFi meaning I could run my laptop with my carriers internet. Altough Verizon BlackBerrys will now have WiFi I am sure they will cripple the heck out of them,Verizon is the phone crippling gods.

 
 
Posted by dariuscuh Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

awww sucks i can watch the video is remove... anyone know where i can find this video at?

 
 
Posted by tritan Monday, Aug 31, 2009 989 days ago

taken down ouch... Must be close now.

 
 
Posted by vlopez10 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

I tried to watch the video, but it wouldn't play. It says it has been removed.

 
 
Posted by Iceman0803 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

Looks like its been taken down already lol.

 
 
Posted by jfriend33 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

its been removed....lame....

 
 
Posted by thepryo Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

youtube didn't like the music

 
 
Posted by Turquoise.17 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

ANY ONE LOAD A NEW LINK??? I WANT TO SEE

 
 
Posted by Turquoise.17 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

Any One load A new link video? i want to seee

 
 
Posted by thablackguy Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

thats weird... they took this one down but not his first one... what was the difference ?

 
 
Posted by TaZ52083 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

I cant view it man this sucks big time.

 
 
Posted by The_New_Dude Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

Yeah the video is gonner!!

Any other links???

 
 
Posted by giancarlo93 Monday, Aug 31, 2009 988 days ago

it says video has been removed due to terms of use violation

 
 
Posted by cj100570 Tuesday, Sep 01, 2009 987 days ago

I saved it when I 1st saw it and have posted it on my youtube page if anyone missed it; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pckziA17WS4