BlackBerry Storm

First we had the Apple iPhone 3G, then word about the Google 1G came out(and the word on this is that it's already sold out on pre-order), and now we have yet a new competitor in the market, the BlackBerry Storm. It's the first ever touch screen BlackBerry unit amd for now it will be exclusively for Verizon. Hmmmm, let's sum this up: Apple iPhone 3G is for AT&T, Google G1 is for T-Mobile, and Blackberry Storm is for Verizon. Are we missing any other major phone companies up there? Well, I can't think of anything at the moment, but if I am, just let me know.

Anyway, let's see what all the comotion is about. At this point, there's still no word on the release date nor the price, so I guess you'll have to wait it out. Anyway, let's get down to the core of every phone, its features! Here are a list of many of the Blackberry Storm's features. Enjoy.

Features:
- Dual-mode CDMA and GSM radios for full-on world calling
- GPS with turn-by-turn directions
- Bluetooth, includes a A2DP profile for stereo Bluetooh headsets
- 3.2 Megapixel Camera with flash abd auto-focus
- 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.55 inches (roughly same size as iPhone & Google G1)
- 480 x 360 pixel screen (multi-touch support; two-finger gestures)
- "ClickThrough" feature: "lets you distinctly feel the screen being pressed and released with a gentle click for a highly intuitive experience"
- Ambient light sensor
- Accelerometer, automatically turns screen when you hold phone sideways
- Landscape mode = full QWERTY on-screen keyboard; Portrait mode= SureType keypad
- E-mail, POP & IMAP e-mail servers; SMS, picture, & instant messaging
- Full-on Office document editing: Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
- Blackberry "Store" for application downloads
- Full HTML browser; double-tap zoom, tap & slide scroll
- Video & Music player, full screen video playback
- 3.5mm jack for earphones
- 1 Gigabyte of storage
- MicroSD expansion slot for extra 16GB flash memory

It sounds like a pretty nice phone, but there's one thing that's missing: Wi-Fi. There hasn't been anyword on Wi-Fi yet, what a drag. There's also some rumors going around that the price will be $199 with a two-year contract. Anyway, you can see a list of all the spec on the BlackBerry page right here. I'm not a BlackBerry fan and I already have my eyes set on the Google G1. How about everyone else, anyone looking forward to buying this thing?

Google G1 "Google Phone" - Pros & Cons

Ah, finally the iPhone has a worthy competitor, the Google G1. It's a phone similar to the iPhone, but has some more distinct features like the QWERTY keyboard and a 3-D view of Google Maps. Here are some basic pros and cons after testing the Google G1 prototype version. Enjoy.

Pros:
- QWERTY Keyboard
- Touch-Based Onscreen User Interface
- $179 (Cheaper than the iPhone)
- Trackball for extra navigation
- Third Party Programs available through "Market"
- Virtual Side & Task Bars
- Fast notifications & fast response times
- Web Browser
- Google & Other Email/Instant Message Services
- Google Maps 3D Street Views
- Youtube Videos
- Copy & Paste feature
- High Resolution Camera (Higher than iPhone's)
- Very customizable desktop/home screen
- Removable battery
- Music Player
- Amazon MP3 Download Service
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, & GPS

Cons:
- Only for T-Mobile Network
- Must have a Google Account to use phone
- Can't synch with Microsoft Exchange
- Can't synch with Microsoft Outlook
- 30% Thicker than iPhone
- 20% Heavier than iPhone
- Somewhat smaller screen than iPhone
- Can't tap/pinch screen to zoom like iPhone
- Doesn't record video
- Only 1 Gigabyte (Although can upgrade to 8GB)
- Can't use standard headphones without a special adapter
- Can't change view of website/photo by rotating phone physically
- Can't scroll through photos by "flicking" screen

All in all, it's not perfect, but it does have some new features compared to the iPhone. And hey, it's $20 cheaper than the iPhone!

Sara Palin's Intelligence

Here's a small script of the interview with my own side notes and comments:

Question: "What newspapers and magazines did you regularly read before you were tapped for this to stay informed and to understand the world?"

Answer: "I've read most of them, again for a great appreciation of the press, for the media..."

- That wasn't the question bitch. She asked you for titles, not amounts.

Question: "And like what were [they] specifically, I'm curious..."

Answer: "Ummm, all of em', any of em' that, ummm that have been in front of me for all these years..."

- Bitch, do you not understand the question? She wants to know specific names of the magazine and/or newspapers. And seriously, can you read any newspapers or magazines that are behind you? I sure can't.

Question: "[Can you] name a few?"

Answer: "I have a vast variety of "sources" where we get our news to. Alaska isn't a foreign country, where it's kinda suggested, it seems like, wow, how could you keep with-emm in touch with the rest of,(very slight pause) Washington DC may be thinking and doing when you live up there in Alaska. Believe me, Alaska is like a microcosm of America..."

- Wow, where to start with this one? Well, first off the question is "Can you name a few?" The correct and honest answer would be, "No." Instead, you choose to try change the topic by introducing Alaska into it. Alaska not only has no relevance to the question, but now you're also making Alaska look bad because of your moronic response. Wait, what did you just say? "I have a vast variety of "sources" where we get our news to..." Wait, the main question asks where you've gotten your information from, why the fuck did you just say "to"? Not only have you not answered the question, you went on further to make an extra fool out of yourself by saying "to," and as if that wasn't enough, now you're making Alaska look bad. "Alaska is like a microcosm of America." I'm sure it is; I'm sure it is. For those of you who don't know what a microcosm is, well, here's the definition: a little world; a world in miniature. You're telling me that Alaska, some desolate state that's to the west of Canada, is a microcosm of America? You gotta be fucking kidding me. You guys don't even have any fucking magazines/newspapers up there, and you're trying to tell me that you're a miniature version of American as a whole. Need I say more?

Chinese Spongebob Squarepants

"Americans Are NOT Stupid"

Just sit back, hit play, and start laughing your ass off.

Side note: What the fuck is CNNNN?

Hey look, our fellow Brits are just as smart!

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