News Report #5

Kathryn Smith
LIB 103
11-20-08

BlackBerry Storm Could See Shortage at Launch
By: Eric Blair
url:
http://www.efluxmedia.com/news_BlackBerry_Storm_Could_See_Shortage_at_Launch_29493.html


The long awaited Blackberry Storm is set to launch for tomorrow. The Storm is the first ever Blackberry model to feature touch screen. Not only is it made by Blackberry, which is very innovative with its phones, but it is said to be the only thing close to the iPhone. Many imitators of the iPhone have come out and failed but the storm is supposed to keep up with the popular iPhone.

A last minute flaw was discovered of the blackberry Storm and The Verizon retailers fear is may fall short in numbers. Also, RIM and Verizon were forced to update the firmware at last minute’s notice as well. I am exciting to how the new Blackberry Storm will be viewed by owners. I am currently an owner of the Blackberry curve myself and love my phone.

I love that I am constantly able to receive emails at hand, as well as access the Internet when on the go. I have only had my phone for about 6 months, but yet to have any big issues with the phone. I am interested to see what other features have been added to the blackberry with Blackberry Storm and curious to see what they will come up with next in the feature. The quick and easy touch screen is just one new feature i am aware of but believe this phone will be a big hit for many blackberry users, as well as cell hpone users. The vast growth in cell phone use and accessibility to Internet is just a small example of how the Internet is growing by the day.