Verizon quietly launches Storm 2 today..

[jhamilton3]

I doubt many people outside of Crackberry.com members knew about the launch as almost everyone reported next to no line whatsoever when going to get their Storm 2.

Sounds like Verizon really screwed RIM over with the lack of advertising on their part.

[JFSikora]

I'm looking forward to the 9700, just would never attempt another all touchscreen phone other than the iPhone. At least in the foreseeable future.

[jhamilton3]

Yeah, I definitely feel your point there. Apple got the touchscreen so right that trying a different touchscreen really is a risk.

9700 is no-go for me because the 9000's size is what I liked best about it.

[JFSikora]

I'm really liking the size of it. Seems pretty cool. Of course I will never leave the iPhone but it's nice to have choices.

[jhamilton3]

I like the look of it, just wish it was the same size as the original Bold.

I do like the replacement of the trackball though for sure!

[JFSikora]

Originally Posted by jhamilton3

I like the look of it, just wish it was the same size as the original Bold.

I do like the replacement of the trackball though for sure!

I do like the white Bold.

[jhamilton3]

Originally Posted by JFSikora

I do like the white Bold.

Yeah.. I'm still debating on picking it up. Can't decide if I like it better than the black though.

[JFSikora]

Originally Posted by jhamilton3

Yeah.. I'm still debating on picking it up. Can't decide if I like it better than the black though.

If the 9700 came in white, I'd pick it up in a heartbeat.

[jhamilton3]

I'm surprised it took them so long to offer the Bold in white.

[jhamilton3]

Finally tried out the new Storm 2 and I admit I was very impressed.

Very fast in every way... WiFi is another huge plus.

And the keyboard is tweaked in a very good way. I really couldn't believe how good it turned out to be after how bad the first Storm was.