Vodafone AU Storm on sale now!

8120user · #1 (**permalink**) 27-11-2008, 12:02 PM

If you pre-registered, you should receive an email link today (I just did!)

decisions decisions...

8120user · #2 (**permalink**) 27-11-2008, 12:09 PM

Delivery of the first batch of BlackBerry Storm smartphones is expected on 5 December. After stocks are exhausted, approved orders will be placed in a queue on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tfer · #3 (**permalink**) 27-11-2008, 03:22 PM

Vodafone Australia Launches The BlackBerry Storm | BlackBerryNews.com

Gregmyers · #4 (**permalink**) 28-11-2008, 02:05 AM

Had a play with one today. Sweeeeet. You're goin to love it...

8120user · #5 (**permalink**) 28-11-2008, 08:05 AM

Really thought long and hard, but decided not to get it... especially when last night I was reading up on news on my 8120 enjoying the WiFi access.

The Vodafone.au plans are great value but, for now, I plan to wait for the WiFi version.

Where did you get to play with one?

And has anyone here pre-ordered?

harps · #6 (**permalink**) 28-11-2008, 02:36 PM

Probably a stupid question.
Will the Storm work on Telstra's NextG network (assuming you can unlock it first)?
I.e. will it work at the same 3G speeds as the bold on the telstra network?

supabrudda · #7 (**permalink**) 28-11-2008, 04:37 PM

No, it's not NextG compatible. you'll be able to use GSM/GPRS & 3g on the old 2100Mhz range (in captial/major cities- "3Telstra" network). Althought it does say it supports 850Mhz, it's not NextG compatible.

Note it doesn't support the 900Mhz range used by Vodafone/Optus for their newer 3G network.

harps · #8 (**permalink**) 29-11-2008, 11:02 AM

So even though Vodafone is selling this phone, it wont work on their 3G network? That doesn't make sense.

Would EDGE be included?
Is telstra 3G (not NextG) quicker than EDGE, Optus 3G, etc?

Are you able to give me a run down of what frequencies each telco operate their 3G services on?

AUStorm · #9 (**permalink**) 29-11-2008, 06:55 PM

Hey Guys,
I too thought long and hard about taking the plunge, eventually decided to take the chance. Having not played with the device myself it was somewhat of a risk. Having spent alot of time reading reviews and listening to the miriad of complaints on crackberry has got me a little nervous.

A new software update is out today which is sposed to iron out a few of the lag issues, so hopefully that will help.

It was the Storm or the Bold for me.

Should get it thursday or friday will let you know my first impressions.

Gregmyers · #10 (**permalink**) 29-11-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by AUStorm

Hey Guys,
I too thought long and hard about taking the plunge, eventually decided to take the chance. Having not played with the device myself it was somewhat of a risk. Having spent alot of time reading reviews and listening to the miriad of complaints on crackberry has got me a little nervous.

A new software update is out today which is sposed to iron out a few of the lag issues, so hopefully that will help.

It was the Storm or the Bold for me.

Should get it thursday or friday will let you know my first impressions.

Awesome. Let us know (My supplier has taken a back-step

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