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By Kevin Michaluk on 19 May 2009 05:05 pm
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Login to CrackBerry.com and leave a comment to this blog post for your chance to possibly win a BlackBerry Storm 2. Full Contest Details Below!

There's lots of buzz around the interwebs today that the BlackBerry Storm 2 could be hitting store shelves much sooner than most of us would think, with rumors suggesting a release as early as before the end of this month or sometime in June. As much as I would LOVE for this to pan out to be true, my CrackBerry gut says we'll all have to wait a little longer than that to get our hands on a store-purchased model.

Our best info right now slates pre-production of the next generation Storm (which RIM internally refers to by the codename BlackBerry "Odin") to begin early next month and from there an official release is usually a couple months out (VZW's technical acceptance process usually takes 2-3 weeks on a device, so even if they approved it off the first pre-production run we'd still be looking at July). And this is Verizon were talking about here... the pickiest of the carriers... who also have the BlackBerry Tour 9630 to roll out still and after a less-than-stellar Storm 1 experience won't want to put out Storm 2 until it's ready. And they won't want to stack the 9630/Storm 2 releases too close to eachother. At this point, I'd rate a May release as impossible, a June launch as potentially possible but improbable, a July release as targeted/more realistic but tight (think end of the month, fingers crossed), an August launch as more likely but if you throw in the usual BlackBerry/Verizon delays then I wouldn't even be suprised to see it launch later than that. As always in the world of BlackBerry, all will be known with time.

Storm 2 Before the End of June Contest: Let's have some fun here! I'd love to see a June launch happen. I really would. I just don't think it will. So to that end, we'll take a gamble and run one helluva contest.... LEAVE a comment to this blog post. For every day that the BlackBerry Storm 2 is on sale in the month of June 2009 we'll give one away to a CrackBerry member. So if the Storm 2 is available for purchase on June 1st, we'll give away 30 Storm 2's over the course of the month. If it's available on June 15th, we'll give away 16. If it's available on the 30th, we'll give away one. And if it doesn't go up for sale in June at all, we'll give away none. Should make for an interesting month, huh? Leave a comment for your chance to win!

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ghost4x

C'mon... daddy needs the new Storm 2! Storm 1 sucks!

captainryan

First off, I love my "Storm 1." I find it highly unlikely that Verizon will realease the "Storm 2" any time before October, in fact I belive that when it is finaly intoduced it will be late October or mid November. Secondly, I will not buy an updated version of the Storm untill the CB forums are flooded with Raves and not Rants on the new version.

SalvadorRuizJr

I come from the future. I will win, it's a fact.

GetOnMahLevel

i dunno how much i believe that it's coming in June.. then again.. you have to look at why they did a BOGO sale for awhile.. trying to clear some space for the new shipments maybe?!?

stormywaters

I hope Verizon exchanges stormy 1 for storm 2 in kind if +possible+ malfunctions occur to my storm 1!! Ha Ha

c1re

Sign me up for this contest! Thanks!

Sterling86h

I just added a new line to my account and got the current Storm. I"m going to be upset if it comes out in June, but hey if i win one from Crackberry that will soothe all the pain away :).

esalonia

This could get interesting...

Stavron

Im at ATT right now but Ive been having so many problems I may be switching and a free Storm 2 would certainly help sway me in that direction.

keithljc

Would Love to have the Storm 2 They should call it Rain storm and for every one name it a different type of storm
Typhoon,Electric Storm ,lighting storm,Ice,Hurricane,sandstorm,Blizzard,
Tornado,brain storm,Tropical storm,
storm surge,hail Storm,Firestorm,tsunami,LaveStorm( The Massachusetts operation, now only 20 employees, became a telecommunications revenue assurance software provider after doing a project with Verizon Communications.)Ok I think that enough.

klrodrigues

Awesome! Great contest! thanks Crackberry!

mese831

I agree.. hoping for a june 1 release... fingers crossed.

trimax84

Hopeful but doubtful. Returned my Storm after 2 weeks of thorough use but the Storm 2 looks like a keeper (based on limited rumors)...thinner, improved text input, etc. The clincher for me would be a smoother overall experience with the OS.

VertigoX

Let's hope it comes out June 1st then

nautcasprt6

I can only imagine if I won this. I would put this in my friends face because he did that to me when he got the original storm.
At the time I couldnt get it because I had just upgraded to an 8330.
Cross my fingers, and get my friends face ready for a smearing, lol..

Good luck everybody.

MyndMayze

Didn't realize the Storm 2 would come out this soon. I just got my Storm last month now i wished i waited.

Ssj237

I think its to soon to release but if crackberry is paying then i am in

mantheron

Sure, I'd love a new toy.

vzwty

that would be crazy to launch the storm 2 before the Tour but hey I will take a freebie!

dheser

I have never won anything from any online contast. This would be a great way to start off my winning streak!!

GbabyOC

BIG BUCKS!!! NO WHAMMIES!!!

ranch

I almost feel like Crackberry could run the same giveaway for the Tour. In the event pigs do fly though...

BBA

i wnat that thing so badly!!

kevinkim728

it would niceeeeeeee if i could get one

GlobalBrat

Im ready to give up my 8830...

...

Storm2 already.. thats a bummer... hope they dont stop the OS upgrades for the storm cuz of this.. if they do.. hope i get win a Storm2... haha.. i WANNA WIN!! PICK ME!!

estorm09

Awesome my girlfriend wants a storm so if i can win her the new one that should score some major brownie points right?

steve2144

If this is true why not upgrade

carwashi

You have pulled it off again crackberry.com.

habs_fan

What a deal thanks Kevin, and hoepfully this time i'll win something

habs_fan

What a deal thanks Kevin, and hoepfully this time i'll win something

lamnguyen2020

oh goodness, probably won't happen but what the heck.

hotzb22

o hell yes i want i want

disciples0

Why not give a Rolls Royce too, Kevin? This is ludicrous. Chances of a June release for this device are less likely than Obama becoming Christian and a Capitalist.

Sooks

I WANT I WANT , ACTUALLY , I NEED !!

vstro24

Storm 2! dang this is so early lol

kbrake

I have a Storm now and I love it. I am not sure why people bash it so bad.

hotzb22

please me please me lol :-)

Blahzee

Please god let me win! my storm is about to die and i would really appreciate the new one to see if its better.

MOESTEPP

I would probably eat a Klondike bar for a free blackberry.

disciples0

Why not give a Rolls Royce too, Kevin? This is ludicrous. Chances of a June release for this device are less likely than Obama becoming Christian and a Capitalist.

bkushins

The Storm was/is a sensation!! I could just imagine what the second generation Storm will have??!! Anyway!! Count me in!! I want one!!

noaim

comment posted and I am happy that i wont be receiving a free storm from this post haah

trees247

Sounds like a go on tmo's network thanks Kevin

mtj9488

Chyea! Crackberry pwns... gimmeh mah Storm 2!

jcny21

I hope It happens on June 1st and I get picked.

Kemotaha

It would surprise everyone. What a great contest.

urnikkachris#cb

i really want this phone so much. hopefully for those people who dont get a storm 2 or everyone since it might come out later than this website will give out might be able to upgrade with a small amount to pay. verizon is slacking because i still dont get why verizon hasnt posted an official release other than .75.

FictionWeLive

wow. if this is true and i win... well id be pretty happy... for sure

imboguss

OK, that's what I want, but unfortunately, I'm thinking you are right.......

ausch

Your over done yourself on this one Kevin! But I hope I get one. :)

Supercoolmax21

it would be quite grand of you lads to drop me a line and toss a storm 2 over in my direction i sure would appreciate it.

jharo

Ok, I don't want to win those other contest. THIS IS THE ONE I WANT TO WIN!!!

Johnboy3779

A free Blackbeery Storm 2, sweet

tjk

REALLY HOPING FOR A JUNE 1st launch, but i HIGHLY doubt that'll happen. But here's to wishing!

onebrother

would love to have that STORM 2 wrap around my fingers

youngjhawk

Storm 2 would rock. So would winning a free one from crackberry!

thegooz

Hopefully it goes on sale during June. :D

hawklet00

so i want this bad...if it comes out on the 1st hopefully ill be lucky enough to win one :D

matheudr

Whenever it comes (late 2009?).

nomojo

It would be so awesome to win. Cool contest Crackberry!

Elvaxim

I would love a Storm 2. :p

Rambler82

I think all Storm owners would like a free Storm 2 or any other new Blackberry thats coming out

ilovehtcsense

AHH THAT WOULD BE GREAT!!!!!!!!!

jpyoung

If it has been far too long that a software update has been released!! Then again maybe this could be why. But, What
about us poor Storm 1 suckers, I mean happy owners?

Kilimanjaro

Sweet what a crazy contest! Storm 2 yeah!

Dozer74

I realy hope it releases and that i am able to win one.

Ramsy

Here's to hoping that it is released June 1.

Howdythere

Dear Crackberry - I want a free Storm 2, I want a free storm 2, and I want a free storm 2.

Furthermore, I want a free storm 2, I want a free Storm 2, I want a free Storm 2, and I want a free Storm 2. Also, I want a free Storm 2, I want a free Storm 2, I want a free Storm 2.

In closing, I want a free Storm 2, I want a free Storm 2, I want a free Storm 2.

Sincerely
Bill

p.s. I want a free Storm 2

skraggy

Storm 2... would be great, but so would a stable official OS.

bugg77

I love my Storm, but I'd love a shot a the Storm 2 when it is released. I'm very curious to see what kind of H/W differences there are. I love the input method now, so I can't wait to see what they've done to change/improve it.

jmajluf

I've been waiting for a newer version of the Storm to show up and now it seems to be happening...
If I get one it will definitely storm my world!!!!!!

VagrantHarmonist

Itd be awesome to see this released however kinda poopy due to the amount of storm owners that could have just gotten one. O well. Here's hoping if it does come out I get picked :D

brett837

Sucks for original storm owners, just shows that the phone was not ready to be released.

cumarc

c'mon june! give us some storms

CubfanBU

Let me replace my storm for free! Pick ME!!!!

maksauce

BALLA! hook me up CrackBerry!

nathanrich34

I hope I win. Then I can give my Storm 1 to my wife.

Undisputed

Are to kind sometimes. Hope it comes out on the 1st!

m3grady2

sounds like a good idea to me count me in

ilvspase#cb

I be crippled with the Storm and its useless firmware. Please don't leave me behind - I need the Storm 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Inapprope

I passed on the first Storm and am dying to get a new Blackberry, so let's hope for an early June release and a ton of luck.

Jester23

PLEASE JUNE JUNE JUNE JUNE....If I'm going to win one.... if not, lets hold off till June 2010 so the Storm 1 can have a good run! :)

kozmo184

had storm 1 since the first day, i hope 2 has all the kinks out of it!!! just have to wait and see.

hondurianman15

hope i get one. thanks so much crackberry1!! the creator of this site is a genious

wezra

To say that the current Storm is a complete disaster would be one of the great understatements in electronics flub up history. I would compare this to the Betamax debacle of the mid-1970s. I can hardly remember an electronic devise that was rushed to market so quickly, with such international fanfare and anticipation, only to be a complete disaster. A disaster not only from a functional standpoint, you can hardly type on the thing with that wacky screen, but from a software perspective as well (I had one that would not even go from portrait to landscape mode). Just days after its initial release Verizon has to update the bad OS that was loaded on the things with a revamped OS. What an embarrassment!

Now, with the introduction of the quick to market, second generation Storm I can’t imagine the marketing nightmare that Verizon and RIM will have with current users. What are they going to do? Offer them a $50 trade-in rebate… gives them a free Storm 2 (I think not), ask them to understand their dilemma and just upgrade when their contracts are up?

I had a Storm and thank goodness I had the presence of mind to give it back prior to the end of the 15 day grace period. I am now a happy owner of a T-Mobile 8900… which by-the-way is the best Blackberry I have ever had! I only hope that Verizon does the right thing and gives current Storm owners a reasonable trade-in or trade-up offer that makes sense and keeps everyone happy. Best of luck on that deal!

taylo366

As of now I am officially waiting to trade my curve for Storm 2 in the switch from Alltel to Verizon!!!

bigpoppapump#cb

give me one please - as a storm one owner let me upgrade without waiting another year, thanks

spidermonkey242

Theres a chance this will happen. There is also a chance that I'm Ghandi. It's not happeneing in June. HOWEVER, if it were to happen, I would gladly eat crow and also have one in my pocket! I'll hold my breath...

jlamb30

This would be sweet. Count me in.

dillonjm

Hope the rumors are right.. would love to get a look at the new storm.

stormtrooper34

to replace my buggy addiction!!

DrSpaceman

I was burned by the first Storm- but like a kicked puppy I'll probably come back and try Storm 2.

montoya32

This is complete BS that RIM is already replacing the device that was supposed to change the face of wireless devices, but I'd still like one to replace my lagging Storm 1.

manny99

here's to wishful thinking.

Thecodemann

Shotgun on being the first crackberry winner

robr21

... to win one of those

sprke81

Can't see this one hitting in June, its to close to the Tours release. I'm going to guess late August.

BBhopeful817

Really hope it comes out this june! and really hope i can win one. thanks crackberry!

zlee67

wonder if this will be another rush job to release the device to compete against the new iphone and pre! imagine if there are more issues then the original! lol

RammerJammer83

i say it comes out in oct. sometime, verizon will bring out the tour long before this come out. This way everyone will buy the tour first. Then once the hype dies down about the tour they will bring out storm 2, so people will hopefully be buying it for the hoildays. Then maybe by the hoildays verizon will have an update for the first storm..HAHAHA (doubt it)

Joneser2006

Storm 2 in June...methinks if it is too soon, Storm 1 owners will TRY to flood the return system well within their 1 yr warranty period.

r0na1d0

Hope it comes out june 1st. 30 storm 2's for free!

jeditribe

Strom 2 sure I'll take it after my Storm which I'm liking more now with these leaked updates. Much better.

djeverett01

I hope that they give a discount to Storm 1 owners so we can enjoy the new version.

KBV1

heehee sounds awesome! Make June more interesting =o)

jasonc624

Maybe I can win something for once in my life. My storm is the first BB I've ever bought,it didn't make the best impression but I still stand by RIM maybe the storm 2 will be the storm I wanted.

sk1zle

a free storm 2? COUNT ME IN!!!

jhimebau

I have a Storm and I like it enough to not be bothered by a newer device!

mb167304

First post here, but have been following BlackBerry and Verizon enough to know that this doesn't have a snowballs chance in hell of coming out in June.

bad_boy321

This is definitely one contest I hope to win! I can't wait for it to be released!

sunafer

never won anything before pick me!!!!!!!!!!

sprke81

To close to the 9630 release, but maybe I'll be pleasently surprised.

thinkatorium

Storm owner hoping for a miracle

Papa.pompous

...and if you send me a Storm 2 I'd gladly switch to the Big Red! ::crosses fingers:: come on June!

ftpjr

for a June 1 release date.

Huskies2710

Pick me, because I cant afford to get the storm 2. It looks like I might have wasted money on the first one ;(

Mohawk3

I bought the Storm the first day it came out and it is a great phone when used with leaked firmware, quickpull, and stoptilt amongst other apps. I do not see this phone coming out before the end of this June, but I will gladly accept one if I win.

kingzee

I can sing and dance on camera to show my appreciation for winning if needed? Oh, these are picked at random though, hunh? Oh well, God, please get involved! LOL!

Catterwall

hell yeah i want a Storm 2

silverdeere

Hope it comes out on the 1st, doubt it but you never know. Thanks though.

Knyte

Storm 2 in June = happy crackberry addicts!! Sure would be nice to win one :)

cddegroot

I doubt it but why not

RCNA

I dont think June will be the release date for the BB Storm 2 but hey, you never know.

jaywrm

omg I would love to win one of these I'm on my fourth replacement storm and nothing would make me happier than getting one that actually works

tech_head

With the slow release of devices from VZW we won't see a Storm II until the rnd of the year. With that being said Crackberry has no risk of giving one away.

Zube41

I have had the storm since day one and I am ready for one that works!!! count me in!!!

jmccrillis

The only thing I have to lose is my original Storm! I'd love to replace my original Storm with a Storm 2!

f4ipilot

I am pretty sure after just reading about the storm 2 that I have to have one. It will be an upgrade from my Pearl.

rfdesort

Here's to 30 days of give aways!

007

Part of me hopes it comes out in June so I have the chance to win one...but the other part is bitter that a new Storm version would come out 6 months after I got the first Storm! I'd sure get over the bitterness fast by winning a Storm 2!

amirimahdi

I want it, because i think this one will definitely squash the new iphone and frankly a June launch in sync with the new iphone is strategically smart and thus, makes sense!

marc322

Im in go nuggets tonight and yes june 1st will be nice

evman182

it'd be nice to trash my Storm 1 for something that remotely works correctly. Wifi would be a treat as well.

Safarii

I am in.... why not... I need a new phone anyways!

thedarkrider87

Awww hell yeah! Count me in.

hpflyby

Storm 2 here I come....

Rudolphe

yes im talking about black beans

sockovvwf

ME to win a storm 2 :)

DaleMH

If you're willing to give, I'm happy to receive

mossimo21

C'mon Verizon dont let me down!!!

sunkast

Storm 2 sounds a heck of a lot better than the first gen. Sounds like the click screen didn't fair too well.

nmtuna

WOO HOO I Hope there are 30 so I can win!

Soco_Jon

i wouldnt buy a storm 2 but i would take one for free..the odds of it being released in june are slim to none and the odds out of you getting one are the lowest ever hahahaha

squintyboy

this would be a sweet bday gift.

ADberry

Hell yeah I expect a lot from the Storm 2!

LR7

Shucky Ducky, Quack Quack!!!!! Lets get us a Blackberry in June!!!!!

AltiVQStorm

I really doubt that the phone will be released in June or even this year.

uncle wawa

hmmmm do I want one ??
well ok for free

nal13

My storm is the original i was gonna get a new WM phone because my i760 is a POS! and i have had 4 or 5 of them. but they claimed that since they gave me a new replacement one time (which was not my choice) that i had to go through 3 more device failures in like 3 mo to get a new phone of my choosing...so long story short i ended up saying F it and got a storm for the 200 and its amazing but i need a new screen or something mine clicks so hard compared to my friends.

Thats all i really would like to get a new one.

Snaffoo55

Great contest. Giving away a product only if something you don't think is going to happen does. Way to go.

ltredbeard#CB

do i want a storm 2.... duh

jpepping

probably not but I would love to win one.

Jim

thedarkrider87

One word man, "puhlease!".
I need the storm 2. Let it be June 1st.

phonehelper

cool hope storm 2 rocks

coltyn7

Please let me win this......Need

artsin

I need one of these.

AsosaYoung

Aw naw, H*ll naw, ya'll went up and done it.

heyload2

I always put that I never win anything in these posts, but with Crackberry I've won TWO!! Here's to hopping that RIM and VZW have a very tight ship running and can get an S2 out soon enough for all of us to get a chance to win one!

dfjar93#cb

pleeease be june 1st!!!

rjmancuso

hopefully this phone comes out on June 1st! That would be awesome. Looks like its going to be a sweet phone. Would love it to replace the Pearl I have currently!

sareid13

Im in I guess that the only way I'll get a new os upgrade..lol..thanks verizon...go RIM...sorry early Storm buyers.. thank god for crackberry

duke20220

A Storm 2 for me?

Crackberry you're far too kind.

DJ G.MAC

Help me get rid of my Storm......please?

jbfromnj#cb

Well if it has Wifi... I definatly want one! Well, even if not, it can't be any worse than the storm I already have

Stuggy

one promise that will be kept

(unlike vodafones)

cheers

Knight57

Wow, what a contest. I'm definitely in.

Aver

Would absolutely love to be in on this!

Pyro_Nemesis

If there is any contest I were to win on CB I want it to be this one...... Fingers crossed

Caliboyxxx

I knew this day would come.
The storm 1 to me was not so much a storm but a gust, What im hoping is the Storm 2 will be everything we have been waiting for. I hope you guys will choose me for the upgrade. :)

juager

I am hoping for June 1st, but i would be fine with June 30th and winning it.

KRol

that is a rought contest... im double scared to loose

StayFly

if its released next month i would be totally surprised.

kickstar13#cb

I Want to win! i hope I WIN!

megangirl01

Hopefully the Storm 2 will be better than the first.

yogi_bear

This would quite possibly be the best and only competition I have ever won!
Yogi
Swansea
Wales
Uk

Devyne1

I can't wait the thing to drop

siopow

i was never a fan of touchscreen phones, but hey if it's free then why not?

brpepper

I hope this is true. I am in the market and I would get this the first day out.

jmburke1982

free storm for me please!!!!

GibsonBerry

A June release for this puppy would make my blood boil- unless I won one of course.

muydess

If I win, I will give away my Storm 1.

tyty910

I am a Storm owner that would love to have a new Storm to play with. I am disappointed with the current Storm in regards to the glitches and updates and lack of communication regarding the future of the Storm.

Hopefully they get it right with Storm 2. Sign me up. I'll get one(hopefully, i'll win one from the only website that brings the latest and greatest blackberry news to all crackberry addicts....Crackberry.com).

Keep the info coming guys/

vzw33

Who cares if the Storm 1 was just released? The quicker the phones are updated, the less time I have to wait to upgrade!

marangelis

Hope to win! thanks crackberry!

matthew.ryder20

Sounds like a great contest idea to me!

rodbo05

I would love to be one of the 30!!! hopefully... *Crossing fingers*

ReadingDoc

Hope it's earlier rather than later! And also hope it works better than the Storm 1, especially typing, which can be a pain. Love the size of the screen, though.

Ritzy23

Hoping we see a better device with this one. I'm looking foward to it!!!

chuxmydog55

I really doubt that this device would be out anytime in June, but since I would be stuck with the 1st Gen. Storm and unable to upgrade, I will toss my name in the pot.

TARIGAND

June 1st or bust. I want trade in if they release it this year.

ant0318

i would like to see it come out asap!!

Accidental Post

Got a Storm 1 and now you leave me like this, you remind me of my ex-wife....

Moosecakes

I'd love to get a storm two just because I like the newest tech stuff lol :) idk if june is probable though.. Verizon would already have to have it in testing to get it out that fast

CSSVT

AWESOME contest idea guys! Hope for our sake you're giving away 30...hope for storm owners (if I don't win one anyway lol) and for your wallets you don't give away any ;)

reliant018

Lets try another contest!

LiQuidZero

C'mon RIM... early launch.. I need an upgrade from Storm 1!!

maceyr#cb

Putting my comment in for a chance. If I don't try, I don't get the chance to win.

Thanks for this great contest, if the Storm arrives in June.

gkl

not sure that i would even need it considering i really like the first gen...but free? i'm in!

svtkv

I'm not holding my breath...

jerfel#cb

I HOPE I WIN, I HOPE I WIN, I HOPE WIN.... I'm a teacher, I was going to make myself write this 100 times, because the Storm 2 has to be better than my Storm 1, and I sure hope I win it.

dodgerfan_nyc

This is definitely one of the coolest contests i have seen on the site. Thank you crackberry!!

Love this place!

Cruz-Azul

this is going to be interesting hope it does come out so i can win lol

wpn00b

Did I miss something? Who ever said that it was going to Verizon Wireless? You sound pretty certain with the way you are saying "this is Verizon we are talking about here"...

I must have missed the info that said FOR CERTAIN that it is for VZW.

RahulM

You will not be missed.

cheddamash

Cure my Swine Flu with Storm 2!!!

USCAlum

something to replace my original storm!

yesssssssss

ABerri

Crackberry...please save me from having to camp out a Verizon store next month the night before they release it...IF they were to release it. I have lot's of homework to do and chores to do around the house rather than go and camp out again.

leonmich

Would love for a chance to win a Storm v2

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