Well… The reviews have started to come in on the newest Blackberry. The Blackberry Storm is officially on the market. Their rendition to outperform and be the Verizon answer to the Iphone appears to have missed its mark… Check out the review from David Pogue

I bought the Iphone when the newest version came out… I stood in multiple lines- the first store ran out. I remember standing in the middle of Tysons Corner and passing a Verizon Store- an empty store wondering how they could ever pass on the Iphone opportunity and let AT&T get the contract. It reminded me of my mother’s saying “Penny Wise and Pound Foolish”. Many times I am so concerned over the small details I miss the big picture.

So where does Verizon and the Storm go from here?? I honestly believe UP. They will correct the errors and make a software download or package that cures the current ills.

Will the Storm ever be better than the Iphone? The answer to this question is it DEPENDS… For the business professional it will be a resounding YES. The main issue with the Iphone is the lack of searchability with email. It is not built to compete in the business world. The RIM company lives and dies with speed, efficiency and responding to the business needs of professionals. EMAIL is the key to their Vitality in the industry.

This means the STORM or any other device must be fast. Offer quick access between programs, keep its great keyboard layout and its search functionality within email. I do look forward to upgrading my phone, but I will be waiting to see the developers send out the first patch/fix for the new device.

If you have an I-phone - happy scrolling for emails

If you have a Treo- can’t help you I returned mine within 24 hours because of the turtle pace between apps

If you have a Blackberry- keep the Faith and keep typing!

James Nellis