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BlackBerry Storm2 Dummy Units and Accessories Arriving at Verizon Stores

by Adam Zeis on 13 Oct 2009 03:24 PM
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* Update - October 15th, 2009: The Storm2 is Officially Announced! Buy BlackBerry Storm2 Cases,  Storm2 Chargers, Storm2 Batteries and other Storm2 Accessories Now! *

Storm2 Mock Unit

When it rains it pours. We just snagged these images of the BlackBerry Storm2 mock unit and some OEM Verizon Storm2 cases as they start flowing into Verizon stores. Still no official statement on the release date, but it looks like the race may be nearing an end. Hopefully over the next few days we'll hear something solid, but if not we can just keep guessing and waiting. This is definitely (another) good sign that we don't have much longer to go. Check out some more images after the jump.

Storm2 Mock Unit

 

Storm2 Cases

 

Storm2 Cases
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Posted by servanthands Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

When did it have to be released to give away free ones? I remember a post a couple of months ago saying if it was out by this date everyday before that you would give one away.

 
 
Posted by thisIsBoom Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

but it was either june or july- can't remember and don't feel like searching. I remember Kevin saying that whatever day of the month it came out, they would give out the number of phones for the days remaining in the month. so if the phone came out on the 14th, they would give away 16-17 phones.

 
 
Posted by gstewtec Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Yeah, I just notice that Verizon is giving the Storm away now.

 
 
Posted by daillskillz20 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

niceee cant waitttt

 
 
Posted by cehogan483 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Verizon is giving away the Storm...go to their website and there is a link that says "Get the Storm For Free".

This is exciting news!!!! I think we are definitely going to see the Storm2 before Halloween!!!! It is going to be Christmas in October!

 
 
Posted by csavage343 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I WANT THIS PHONE NOW!!!

 
 
Posted by urmomFTW Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Shouldn't it say "3G" in the top corner of the dummy phone instead of 1xEV? All the latest vids I've seen of the Storm2 running OS 5 has shown 3G....mistake on their end?

 
 
Posted by synwars Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

You sure you weren't looking at a 9520?

 
 
Posted by Ebscer Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

CDMA devices (everything on verizon and sprint) say 1xEV rather than 3G.

 
 
Posted by wig2ish Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

The latest 5.0 leaked releases have changed to 3G.

 
 
Posted by thatdarkknight Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

yea mine says 3g too i think thats what its gonna be called now cuz in all the new verizon commercials they say 3g

 
 
Posted by paulwright1 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Anytime now!

 
 
Posted by FloAC Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

The promo material is using an old version of the OS...the SMS logo is the old one!! (sorry for being annoying and pointing that out!!)

 
 
Posted by urmomFTW Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Ahhh, yes, very true. How astute of you sir!

 
 
Posted by TallyHo Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

or maybe it's the newest version that no one has yet and they switched it back to that icon :)

 
 
Posted by j916 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Am I wrong do i see WIFI on that???

 
 
Posted by DessVZW Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

You're not wrong, there IS wi-fi on the Storm2 9550 for Verizon Wireless. I think it's Verizon Wireless's first wi-fi capable blackberry.

This is a good thing.

Thanks for the post Kevin, always good to see more Storm2 stuff popping up.

 
 
Posted by Acousticfish Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Depending on its release date it will be the first CDMA Blackberry to be available. ie. (Verizon or Sprint)

 
 
Posted by joryoung Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Wifi has been widely stated for this device and their have many confirmation of this it will absolutely be on this device.

 
 
Posted by Coupon Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Lol j916. WiFi is one of the main reasons a lot of us want it so bad.

 
 
Posted by BBThemes Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

who here thinks it`ll be the same as last year when the dummy units were in store for 2/3 weeks before, and you could pre-order, so maybe announced soon but not available soon if that makes sense (hope im wrong)

 
 
Posted by Mr.Miagi Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I dont thing so. The Storm 1 was Verizons first touch screen BB and use that to hype it up. This is not the first so hopefully thats why they are not advertising for weeks.

 
 
Posted by BBThemes Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

while i hope your right, i cant see them announcing then releasing literally days after, i mean no adverts or anything?? doesnt make sense, also noteable by their absence are the reviews, even kevin hasnt done one, so im guessing that might be soon, with sale soon after

 
 
Posted by crackfinder Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

As previously noted it says 1XEV instead of 3G. Also, it is interesting to see the date Thursday, May 21st. Can't wait for this to finally come out!!!

 
 
Posted by BBThemes Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

this is the same date and time as used on the storm1 point of sale equipment

 
 
Posted by jr0065 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

When the sotrm 1 came out they were marketing for months before it was released.. Why would they not say anything about this phone until like the day it is released basically ?

 
 
Posted by Penumbra Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

wouldn't it be cool if Verizon made a new OS available for storm 1 when the storm 2 dropped?

 
 
Posted by chriscook.sv Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Verizon would not be packing their shelves with storm2 goodies if they didn't plan to sell the phone soon. that would be inefficient and stupid. I would like to think they have more business sense than that. Also, i guess since this is really an upgrade to the storm1 i'm not surprised they are not overly promoting it (ha or promoting it at all prior to release). Its like the 3Gs. And for those who really want the phone, why not let the internet market it for you. I feel like it almost builds the hype up more...

I will be upgrading from peal. i dont know what im going to do with myself. I wish someone would post a vid of some detailed typing on storm2 with the newest os. that would be sweet.

how many units does each store get at first and does every authorized retailer get the phones/ open up for purchase on the same day?

 
 
Posted by jhcollier Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I have not been happy at all with my Storm, I don't think I will be buying another. I'm eyeing the HTC Hero (Android). Can anyone change my mind, as I am a Crack Head at heart. LOL.

 
 
Posted by chriscook.sv Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

1. wifi
2. fast and responsive
3. better touch screen
4. it has a 2 after it where the first one had no number at all....

Its possible that reason two could be moot if the new os gets released for the first storm.

 
 
Posted by chuckbower Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

$16.99 for a silicon cover?! Now that is CRAZY!!! JH, I am with you... thinking about sholes, and hero

 
 
Posted by JLove1059 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Wouldn't the silicon covers for the S1 fit the S2?

 
 
Posted by chilango77 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I just upgraded to the Imagio after having the Storm and it is like night and day. Yall should look at the Imagio as an upgrade instead of the Storm2.

 
 
Posted by jsanta11 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Can't wait .. I got 600 saved aside to purchase outright .. ( NO upgrade for me )

 
 
Posted by montyl Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

If even half the rumors about the enhancements of the Storm2 turn out to be true, it should be quite the BB. I have one of the original Storms and have installed OS 5 .230 on it and that in itself has made it a very different phone. I am not sure I like the new SMS as it is hard to follow, but I am sure I will figure it out eventually.

 
 
Posted by ricking Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I HAD MY VZW REP TELL ME WHEN I BOUGHT MY STORM THAT THEY COME WITH WI-FI BUT VERIZON ELECTS TO TURN IT OFF.

 
 
Posted by citi Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

stop listening to Reps!

 
 
Posted by Irishguy0224 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I just stopped and talked to one of the verizon workers out here and they told me (yes i know we all hate the rumors) that it should be in stores on the 17th... Lets hope it true because it will be within the 30 days of me getting my storm1

 
 
Posted by kikihud Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I went through 4 Storms (yes 4) until Verizon finally sent me a brand new Tour which I absolutely love. However, this Storm 2 looks like they may have fixed all the issues I hated about the first Storm. I'm thinking about getting a Storm 2 now or just stick with my Tour. What do you think?????

 
 
Posted by chriscook.sv Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

if you like the size and real keyboard stay with tour.

 
 
Posted by calizae74 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

If you got a Tour you might want to check your upgrade date. I bet it's been moved

 
 
Posted by tedsemper Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

oh how exciting the storm2.... what a slap in the face to everyone who has stuck with rim and verizon with storm1... and they won't even give us an os that REALLY works.We have to use "leaked" versions..

did apple come out with the iphone2 after 1 year?

C'mon people why are we all so STUPID!

 
 
Posted by chicagoan Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

At least YOU get it.
Please let me know when you find out why everyone is so stupid.

 
 
Posted by Ebscer Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

OS 5.0 will be available for those with the original storm

 
 
Posted by Dimes Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

No commercials. Straight to the store. Well i think CB alone has hyped this phone for them. Enjoy!

 
 
Posted by royaltyb Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I may show as a newbie on Crackberry, but I am a long time user and a frequent visitor to Crackberry.com (several times a day) I just don't post a lot. The company I work for has a large contract with Verizon and I just met with them today and was able to get them to tell me the actual release date as well as when it will be announced. Here are the details I received:

Press Release will be Thursday October 15th and Release date is scheduled for October 25th. There will be no early B2B release. Full release for everyone on October 25th.

I have no supporting documentation, but I just had lunch with them and they provided this info. Their RIM rep said he couldn't show the device to customers until Thursday after the press release at which time I will have the opportunity to play with the device.

Hope you all find this information useful. I stake my not yet existent Crackberry reputation on it. :D

 
 
Posted by kikihud Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Thanks for the info!

 
 
Posted by TheChocolateTeddyBear Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I work for an indirect cell phone store... and I heard from a Verizon Rep that i twas coming out Thursday October 15... whcih is weird because usually they will start to do pre order a few days before a phone gets released... I believed him.... He showed me the Storm 2 video and assessment test. So we shall see what happens... and see if he was right...

One Luv

 
 
Posted by royaltyb Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

He won't be right, my information came directly from Corporate. Press Release on October 15th and Release October 25th.

 
 
Posted by dhyde79 Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 952 days ago

well.....everything I've spotted in corporate stuff backs up the earlier post of "10/21/2009" but, I suppose I'll know more thursday huh?

 
 
Posted by Crzy4Storm2 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I think I just peed a little from all this excitement!

 
 
Posted by johndoewireless Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I have the phone already. It's sick. Definitely buy. Should be out by end of the month to the public.

 
 
Posted by johndoewireless Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

I have the phone already. It's sick. Definitely buy. Should be out by end of the month to the public.

John D
johndoewireless@gmail.com

 
 
Posted by kingsoleman Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Can somebody please tell me when the storm 2 will come out for Telus or in Canada

 
 
Posted by DreamSTi Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Has RIM ever released a new phone on a Sunday?

 
 
Posted by kingsoleman Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

can somebody please tell me when the storm 2 will be released here in Canada or telus

 
 
Posted by fulano83 Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

Its about that time... Can't wait for the day its released

 
 
Posted by bb-rookie Tuesday, Oct 13, 2009 952 days ago

What is all the hype about wifi? Someone please tell me what I will see different from wifi then the default internet. I seriously don't know what the HUGE differece is. Please list The Pros about wifi that is different then what I have on the Storm 1...

 
 
Posted by dhyde79 Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 952 days ago

the main difference is that if you're in a wifi hotspot you can talk and surf at the same time, at least, that's the main advantage I've come across, granted, if you're in an area that cellular service is crappy and your data connection is horridly slow, then you'd be better with wifi....

 
 
Posted by Francissssssss Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 951 days ago

COME ON RIM release the STORM2 already gaaaaa!!!! And tell us the price on the phone already lol

 
 
Posted by ChadFarr Wednesday, Oct 14, 2009 951 days ago

why does the dummy phone not have the 3G icon with the 5.0 OS?