Analyst: Verizon Launching a BlackBerry Slider with OS 6 by March 2011
Who wants a Torch on Verizon Wireless?
Verizon has long been a key partner of BlackBerry smart phone maker Research In Motion and next year might bring a whirlwind of exciting release. At least that is what Kaufman Brothers’ Shaw Wu thinks. From his research, he believes that that new devices running BlackBerry OS 6 will hit Verizon by March at the latest. His speculation points towards Verizon selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800 or something similar.
Something similar? BBLeaks points out that they have been hearing rumors of a horizontal slider configured BlackBerry. In fact, patent documents that RIM has filed in the past support this. AT&T has exclusivity for the Torch 9800 but this could end with the close of the year…or not. Either way, Verizon receiving a BlackBerry with some type of slide-out keyboard is highly likely.
While Verizon has still not updated any of its BlackBerry phones to the new BlackBerry OS 6 like has been promised, the updates are presumably still coming. Right Verizon? Then again, analyst Shaw Wu claimed earlier this month that Verizon really just doesn’t care anymore about BlackBerry OS 6 after seeing the final product. His exact words were that his sources inside Verizon see “no material value” to BB OS 6. How’s that for harsh? RIM better get its new QNX built operating system onto its smart phones as quickly as it can.
That’s the other thing. The Storm 3 seems to be on again, then off again and then on again. However, no one has heard anything about it for a while now. Does Verizon have plans to release it? Could it really end up with LTE compatibility like some of the older rumors claim? The BlackBerry PlayBook will come out in Wi-Fi only, 3G and LTE 4G configurations next year. The Wi-Fi only model is coming first but RIM has stated several times that LTE is a strong part of its plans for 2011. Here’s hoping that the Storm 3 looks like a mini-PlayBook and has an LTE 4G radio under the hood.
Are you interested at all in a BB Torch on Verizon’s network? More interested in a horizontal slider with BB OS 6? Just want RIM and Verizon to release a Storm 3 with LTE? I know you’ve got an opinion so let me know what it is in the comments below.
Tags: rumor, analyst, RIM
I love Blackberry phones. I keep going back to them everytime I try something new. I wish Verizon would get the Blackberry Slider. I’ve even considered leaving Verizon & going elsewhere to get the slider, only my husband gets a pretty good discount at Verizon from his employer, so I am STUCK!!!!
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Great news for the Blackberry Torch Slider on Verizon Network. Been waiting for so long until my focus has turned to “LG” cellphones. Will “LG be upgrading a slider much like the Blackberry Torch also on the Verizon Network?
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Great News: Waiting for the Blackberry Torch Slider with Verizon before upgrading.
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Great post but I was wondering if you could write a litte more on this subject? I’d be very grateful if you could elaborate a little bit further. Appreciate it!
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i really want the Torch Slider but as of now only Sprint has them, and as i recall Sprints coverage is nowhere near as gd as Verizons. as of now i have the bold and quite frankly it stinks! i would love to stick w Verizon but upgrade to a BB w a bigger screen and better capabilities
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I would love to have the Blackberry slide out keyboard from Verizon. I LOVE Blackberry as I am a touch typist and will not use anything else. I also have had Verizon for years and do not want to change the service.
I want the Torch…but hopefully BB will even improve the next model and Verizon will get it soon.
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Love the look of the Blackberry Torch 4G 9810 thats only with AT&T. I am with Verizon Wireless and like Verizon Wireless. It’s time for an upgrade and I would like to upgrade with Verizon Wireless with the Blackberry Torch that slides up. Will Verizon Wireless please select a phone similar that slides up and not slide side ways. I will upgrade with Verizon Wireless when an upgraded slider up phone is available.
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Waiting for blackberry torch slider upper on Verizon. Or Verizon to support a similar slider upper not slide to the side. Time for a change.
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really verizon, you introduced the blackberry torch touch screen? i’ve been waiting for the torch slider. not everyone likes the touch. some of us still like the keyboard feel. bring the blackberry torch with slider for us people that still like blackberry and keyboard feel.
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really verizon, you introduced the blackberry torch touch screen? i’ve been waiting for the torch slider. not everyone likes the touch. some of us still like the keyboard feel. bring the blackberry torch with slider for us people that still like blackberry and keyboard fell.
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Just becuz the competition of the android’s and i phone i love bb so Verizon needs to consider bb lovers everyone is not a iphone or android lover i have had both and still choose the bb
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I am a Verizon Customer and love bb so i am hoping that Verizon will set aside the bb from the past that was not to their satisfaction and agree to get the bb torch 9860 & 9810 i have serval people with my job that is interested in getting them.. i see that Verizon is releasing the bold 9930 but they are others that is nice as well
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My carrier is verizon and the blackberry torch is the exact phone i have been waiting to get. I have done much research trying to figuire out when they will release it, and everything ive seen said it should have already come out. then i decided to call verizon and they have no idea. this is stupid they are losing much customers because they have yet to get it, and they have no clue when it will come out. Sick of this!!
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I too am tired of waiting for Blackberry Touch from Verizon. I have been with Verizon for many years. Hear this verizon, ” I am switching to AT&T”.
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I have been emailing verizon for over a year asking them to add the Torch to their Blackberry line. They have not updated their Blackerberry line in forever. Not everone wants and IPhone!!!
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Just started a new company in the oil & gas industry. If I don’t see any real news from Verizon about a BB Torch or something close with full touch screen and slide out keyboard (bottom/not on the side like droid) I will make our new corporate plan with AT&T and will never switch back. Verizon had great coverage in places, however seem to cater to kids/teens and not adult business people who need real phones and not play droids. Verizon I want to stay with you, but business is business and not at least making a state of whether or not something like this will EVER come to Verizon shows poor customer service just as most of us seem to get in your Verizon stores. I do everything online because the store help is normally rude and not very knowledgeable about products. (However there are exceptions to this) We have all waited and asked again and again for some news. Please read our request and acknowledge us in some way. Any acknowledgement would go a long way.
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It is long over due for bb. to get in the race for smartphones samsung and htc and the iphone has been kicking ass and taking names. the fad seems to be the big screen(4.3)bb really have to do their homework and get it right this time. december is a very long time to wait for the triton but will be worth the wait if done right. we will see. once upon a time bb was a heavy hitter in the phone game they need to return.
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Torch, please.
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I have been with verizon forever BUT – I really really want my BB Bold to be a BB Torch! I won’t change to a Storm as I hate touch screen devices, but I want a “full” screen and I am a FOREVER BB fan! (no droids or androids for me – yuk!)
Verizon keeps making promises I don’t see, and I won’t get into the problems I’ve had with the sales people (from being kept in the dark), so I believe I will do what Veronica threatens to do (below). If there is no Torch or similar device by the time my contract is up with Verizon, I will switch to AT&T. (if I decide to wait that long!)
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My company lets me switch providers every two years if I desire. I love Verizon wireless. I have Verizon Fios at home. But the full screen BB has been out too long. I will switch soon if Verizon can not at least release an update of what they want to do.
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I am a business owner. Bought a BB Tour and love it for email, text, etc. Terribly small screen though. Upgraded to an Android phone recently, YECH. Just not for me. I work for a living and need a phone that is functional, not pretty. But, with something like the Torch could have the best of both worlds. Am willing to pay full price for something like the Torch. Please let us know something soon.
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WE wnt the touch on VERIZON, NOW!! Tell us something!
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I would LOVE to have the blackberry torch on Verizon.
This is what i’ve been waiting for. I would rather have the torch than the iphone.
Is this a possibility? Yes, please let us know, I too, would be terribly upset if i upgrade, and THEN the torch comes to blacberry!
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If the blackberry slide “torch” does come to Verizon after I get my upgrade. I’m gonna be really upset! So please Verizon let us at least know if there is a possibility it’s coming soon, as a heads up maybe.
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It seems pretty obvious that neither Blackberry nor Verizon care much about what the customers are asking for. The technology is there, the phones are even available to other companies. I have had Verizon as my mobile phone carrier for years. But, if there is not a full-screen touch Blackberry with a slider keyboard by the time my contract expires in September, I am going to switch to AT&T to get the Torch.
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Anonymous Reply:
June 18th, 2011 at 10:28 am
@Veronica, SAME WITH ME. DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT VERIZON!
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I think verizon should make a blackberry Torch/Slider. I’m getting a new phone & I really want the Torch, so I might swich to AT&T to get one. I really think verizon should make a blackberry Slider.
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PLEASE Verizon….we need a new Blackberry slider. While the droid phones are somewhat cool. They are no where near as reliable as Blackberry. I don’t want to go back to ATT….
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I would love for Verizon to come out with a horizontal slide phone…. I’ve been patiently waiting for a new Blackberry….
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please please please make a Blackberry slider for verizon. It doesn’t matter to me if it’s horizontal or vertical but the weight distribution has to be set up so it’s not awkward or top heavy to hold while typing/txting.
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I could wait no longer for Verizon as I feel like it is something that is never going to happen with them, grudgingly decided to resign w/ ATT for 2 more yrs so I could get the Torch, it was worth it. The Torch is awesome, love this phone! and surprisingly coverage seems way better on this phone then it was on my Bold. Verizon u r losing out because of your Anti-Blackberry Stance!!
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My 2-year upgrade with Verizon was available in January but I have been waiting, waiting, waiting since then for something new from Blackberry. The Torch looks great with the best of both worlds (touch screen and key pad for easy emailing and texting. I refuse to buy the outdated 9650 Bold and can’t believe how long it is taking RIM to get something new on the market for Verizon users. My BB screen just cracked and the roller ball is sticking so I’m getting impatient. I really don’t want an iPhone – emailing and texting is way more cumbersome, but might be forced into one if RIM doesn’t release the new Torch for Verizon users pronto!
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This news is turned out to be “not reliable”. It’s not May 2011 and Verizon has not updated BB line yet since last year.
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I love the Torch and would definitely get one if it came to Verizon. Had been thinking about getting an Android/iPhone for my next phone, but don’t like the security breaches and feel that BB is more secure. Now that the OS is getting better, it is still a good option. Here’s hoping for the Torch or something similar soon!
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We are waiting for Verizon to have BB choices – similar to the Bold 9700 and torch. If so ATT, would lose the business in a flash and that is about 30 BB devices.
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I have been playing with my girlfriends new BB Torch today and love it. Still as productive as my tour but a ton of fun. Great camera, fun preloaded apps, easy to use touch screen. I’m considering a switch to AT&T if Verizon doesn’t hurry up and get on the ball. I know their all hype about the Iphone. But I hate Iphone. I’ve been a BB user for years. And I converted her and my entire family also. Just can’t live without the keyboard. Tried it and gave up. Please verizon. Make a move. At least update the OS. Show your subscribers you still care. Atleast pretend.
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When will Verizon get this phone or something similar? This is a great phone, but as a long-time ATT customer I can tell you that their coverage is the worst! I can’t wait to get away from ATT, but Verizon does not have any new blackberrys, when will this happen??
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i really wish that verizon would get the blackberry torch OS 6 if not i would be pretty upset…
PLEASE VERIZON!!
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I am so tired of waiting and waiting with Verizon…we are always the one’s left behind when new phones come out. Verizon has ALWAYS had the worst selection of phones. When I move to an area that has great coverage with ANY other carrier…I will not come back to Verizon again! I want the Torch and will go where I can get it. The BB devices they have are old and can’t meet the needs of their customers.
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I am so tired of waiting and waiting with Verizon…we are always the one’s left behind when new phones come out. Verizon has ALWAYS had the worst selection of phones. When I move to an area that has great coverage with ANY other carrier…I will not come back to Verizon again! The Torch and other BB devices they have are old and can’t meet the needs of their customers.
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I have been waiting for quite some time for a vertical slider smartphone that also has a touchscreen…When I first saw an advertisement for the Torch I was THRILLED, but soon found out it was only through AT&T and was bummed. I am a verizon customer and have been waiting for such a phone. Ive heard about a storm three or some phones with a horizontal slider, but if verizon can simply get a device that is just like the torch (perhaps a different name), I would be SO HAPPY. I simply want a vertical sliding touch screen phone. Palm has the Pre, Pre2, and the soon to come Veer and Pre 3, but the torch has the optical/trackpad which I think is a huge PLUS to have, so I’m waiting for Verizon and RIM to create something…shouldnt be that difficult.
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Have been waiting for over a year to upgrade my 2.5 year old BB curve to something worth using. I love Verizon’s network, but their lack of a competitive BBerry is making me seriously consider AT&T. Not having the Torch or something like it is a serious FAIL.
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Blackberry needs to do something. A little less talk and more action. I don’t see anything happening. What is this 2″ screen sh-t. The phone is a dog for the internet. But if you want corporate e mail you don’t have a lot of choices. The need to stop talking about all the grand phone and deliver something. They need to do a touch screen with major upgrde to the os and stop talking
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I have been a loyal BB owner for the past few years. However Tmobile’s horrible service range forced me to switch to Verizon. I ended up with the new Thunderbolt; and while it is a nice phone with great service and great internet function, it still isnt a BB. I would trade this Thunderbolt in in a heartbeat should Verizon release a BB Torch-style phone. I miss Bbm and will continue to hold out hope that they will get wise and release it under Verizon.
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my contract was up in sept. 2010… i am really trying to be patient…. i did not like the storm 1 or 2 but i really want a “Torch” or something similar….. i hope they hurry or i may goto att just for that reason
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Anonymous Reply:
April 6th, 2011 at 7:17 am
I total agree with your comment. I really don’t want to goto ATT- and the Torch seem to have the features I like with the key board and full function screen- My current BB- Curve has seen much better days!
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i love messenger too much to give it up…. i am holding out hoping verizon gets the torch or something similar…just hope its soon!!
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I think Verizon needs to update to a Torch like device NOW, or they will be losing BB users to AT&T and other carriers. Not everyone wants an IPhone4 and Verizon’s BB versions are becoming dinosaurs.
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Yes, I really would like to see Verizon launch a BB Torch slider phone and quickly. I have been waiting to upgrade and changed from ATT several years ago to poor coverage. Any hope in the near future? My company only requires us to use BB using the Enterprise Server.
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I want a torch like device with a slide out keyboard and a touch screen in a really bad way. Why doesn’t verizon update there blackberries and offer more? I want a blackberry not an android, but I don’t want the old crap that they are selling right now, so it might come down to the iphone or android when I would REALLY rather have a blackberry.
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BBerry Torch on Verizon – YES PLEASE!!!!!!
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I have been a very loyal and long-time Blackberry user. However, if RIM and Verizon aren’t able to get a new smart phone that can compete with the Droid, then I will be forced to leave my Blackberry home in a drawer and my customer loyalty will be lost. WHY can’t Verizon get the Torch??? It is exactly what I want, but I am quite frankly TIRED OF WAITING!!!
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I still have a Storm 1 and it has been doing its job for like 3 years. I love Blackberry email, it just cant be beat. I bought a Droid X and ended up selling it because their email sytem is terrible. Email is so important to me and this Storm 1 still does the trick. I am due up for an upgrade again and really need a new phone considering I just cracked my screen on my Storm. So I am also hoping that Verizon gets a phone similar to the BB Torch and a horizontal slider would be phenomenal.
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Yes, want the Torch on Verizon!!!
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Waiting, waiting, and WAITING…for Verizon to get a new model of Blackberry! Anything new at this point would be an improvement! Still using an outdated Curve because it does what a Droid can’t seem to – handle emails and notifications simply and efficiently. I’m past due now for a new 2 year contract. I’ve been a Verizon customer for over 10 years, but if I don’t see something new by at least this 2nd quarter – that would be June at the latest – looks like I’m headed to AT&T to get a real phone! I only pray they have at least tolerable service…
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I would like to see a blackberry phone with a horizontal slider for Verizon. Like to torch and I hope they get something soon!!
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I have the Torch on ATT. I love the phone hate the service. I switched from Verizon (I had the Pearl then the 8330 Curve) just to get my hands on a Torch. I love BlackBerry and the Torch has the best of both worlds for me.It is like a storm but way faster and has a physical keyboard that I like to use. There is also a virtual keyboard and can be used in horizontal position as well. if Verizon gets the Torch, I will pay to get out of my contract with ATT and go back to them.
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Why is Verizon always the last in line for new design??? it took them years for the iPhone, and I don’t know why it took them these long to get the BB torch… I am tired of their lame pace, would be switching provider
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I would pay full retail price for the Torch if it came to Verizon. I’ve had Palm OS (yawn), I currently have a Droid X (very faultly email and app settings), and I miss my BlackBerry something fierce. I never had a problem out of my BlackBerry.
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I hope Verizon comes through in March, but it’s getting late. Can’t wait to upgrade my “World Edition” that isn’t so worldly anymore!
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I’d Like a big screen like a Droid that slides horizontal for one hand texting, with a touch screen as well. Also a flash on the camers for taking pictures at night, plus a lot more fun apps. I do love the fact that it comes with it’s own e-mail and it’s very functionable for work documents.
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Um, YEAH! VZ has been lacking on any new designs for any of their phones. No flip phones, no cool sliders. Just the saem design with a different name. They need to see that their client base wants something like the other carriers have. I loved the Lotus from Sprint…VZ has NOTHING like it. The TORCH, very cool and simple. I Love the BB Style and would get any of the above. VZ needs to wake-up and still satisfy those that want something other than a DROID…BTW, the DROID X…nice, but typing on it is a nightmare!
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Yes Please VZ but the AT&T wont go now so then later we see the BB come down.
Read in between the lines…
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I AM so interesting on the BB Torch on Verizon’s network! I really do hope it Verizon releases it!… I was just actually trying to find a cheap one that I could unlock so that I could start using it as my phone through verizon!….
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I am not at all satisfied with Verizon and RIM’s schedule on up and coming CDMA blackberry/s. It so hard to plan around these cloudy schedules and might force faithful customers to jump ship. I know it caused some of my friend’s to make bad decisions, waste time, and waste $$.
I’m also looking forward to a Verizon BB slider with OS 6.
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Cmon Verizon! Very disappointed that you havent came out with a new blackberry to compete with AT&T blackberry torch. I love verizon service but i am a avid blackberry user looking for the latest blackberry technology. PLEASE verizon come out with the torch or something similar!!!!ASAP.. A horizontal slider would be awesome!!!
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Vote for Horizontal slider, because when you want a keyboard you don’t want to fight with small keys or you might as well use touch screen keyboard.
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I have the android fascinate and I HATE IT. Once you go Black(berry) you never go back. I MISS MY BLACKBERRY !
Email on anything else is total crap. I can’t rely on it. Please VERIZON give us a new Blackberry touchscreen so I can dump this damn Fascinate.
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I would LOVE LOVE LOVE the BB torch (vertical) to come to Verizion! Horizontal is just not my style..just sayin. I guess if that doesnt happen soon enough ill just go with some version of the storm or the iphone 4. I prefer to stay with BB though.
p.s. I am not a huge fan of the storm click screen
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I WANT A NEW BLACKBERRY on verizon, if not I guess I will go with ATT
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I don’t care what the model is called, but I REALLY want a Blackberry on Verizon with a touch screen, slider keyboard, AND greatly expanded app memory. (I had to delete most apps on my Storm so I had enough memory to install NFL Mobile.)
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I’VE BEEN WAITING for the torch!!! The better get it in march,or I’m switching to at&t!! I love the bb’s and will not get a droid or an iphone!!
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I am a loyal Blackberry/Verizon user. I have a free phone upgrade, but am holding out on the hopes that Verizon will either get the Torch, or a similar model. The one thing I love about my Blackberry is the keypad. I sure hope Blackberry gets their act together with Verizon. I won’t trade providers, but I may end up ditching Blackberry…
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I want verizon to get the Torch!! Or anything like it.
Something with touch screen and the flip up with teh keypad.
Let me know if this is coming out or not?
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I am a verizon and blackberry user to the core… i’ve been jealously eyeing the blackberry torch from att since it first came out.. this would make my year, if it came out for verizon.. please make it happen!
(i’ve had a bberry tour for a year now.. does anyone else have a problem with the screen freezing like every other day?)
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I WISH THAT VERIZON WOULD COME OUT WITH SOME SORT OF “TORCH” TWIN. I HAVE A STORM AND IM NOT REALLY SATISFIED WITH IT ANYMORE. IM DUE FOR AN UPGRADE AND MY CONTRACT ENDS IN A COUPLE OF WEEKS. I WANNA STAY WITH VERIZON BUT THEY DO NOT SEEM TO HAVE ANY BLACKBERRY SMARTPHONE THAT I AM INTERESTED IN. IM HOLDING ON TO SEE IF THEY WILL COME OUT WITH ANYTHING NEW. I HOPE THEY DO CAUSE THE COMPETITION IS GETTING FIERCE!
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Blackberry better give verizon something GREAT to compete with the iPhone. Otherwise it will change back to the way it used to be, Blackberry only being for business men unable to compete with kids who want the functionality and capability of the iPhone.
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I agree with everyone here. I’m up for my contact in July and don’t want an iphone or a droid, I want a GREAT blackberry. I had the Tour and loved it, but lost it in a cab
then I had a replacement which was the curve, and I really don’t like it. I LOVE my friend’s Torch and if Verizon doesn’t get a new BB soon, I’m going to be forced to make the switch!
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Blackberry Lover Reply:
February 13th, 2011 at 4:07 pm
@Katie, I SOOOO AGREE WITH U KATIE! I LOVE BLACKBERRY AND IM ON VERIZON BUT THEY HAVENT HAD ANYTHING GOOD LATELY! I FEEL LIKE IM GOING TO BE FORCED TO GO TO AT&T FOR THE TORCH. I WANT THE TORCH OR SOMETHING SIMILIAR. STEP UR GAME UP VERIZON
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I switched from the BB to a Droid incredible. Big mistake. Now I am going to wait till March to see if Verizon does anything new with BB. If not I am going to step over that wanna be BB “Droid Pro” and switch to AT&T. They seem to get the cream of the crop when it comes to BB and Verizon is always chasing. At&t had the Curve,Bold and now Torch first. Business is business don’t forget about those customers verizon!
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I’ve been waiting for a decent bb upgrade for a while now. I need it to be on something faster than this 3G disaster, I use the phone for tethering so I need a fast connection. If they come out with a model with a good browser – where I can actually see the page without having to scroll to right and left, and lets face it – I want the keyboard, but I also want the touchscreen because it’s easier to get around the menus – so if they come out with basicly a better Torch, I will get it and forget the Iphone. So Storm does nothing for me unless there’s a keyboard attached, much like the Iphone.
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Looks cool, but the new update is so confusing! I hate it so much! It deleted all my pictures and now I can barely make a phone call without clicking on a different application. Do not download it!!!!
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Heather Reply:
February 9th, 2011 at 1:49 pm
@Jane, It deleted all my pics too!!!! I even just saved one on my phone from Facebook and it’s still not in my pictures!! I am getting use to the update but i am REALLY mad all my pics were deleted.
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I switched to Verizon for better coverage at work, ended up with an Android/Samsung Fascinate. Having TONS of problems accessing email, and it is not set up for productivity needs at all. I want to try a Blackberry…but want something newer than the Bold and something with a bigger screen for internet searches. Hope the slider Torch is the answer…I’ll be waiting!
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I think that verizon NEEDS to come out with some kind of BB os6 or else when my contract is up im going to at&t but i love verizons service. i would LOVE to see a horoizontal keyboard becuase i have big fingers and i think that will solve issues for MANY people. But obviously letting us use the BB in vertical(well obviosuly it will becuase who would by a BB if it only could go horizontal?) I think verizon needs the Torch BUT with a vertical keyboard. Maybe they can call it the Torch 2?
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I think that verizon NEEDS to come out with some kind of BB os6 or else when my contract is up im going to at&t but i love verizons service. i would LOVE to see a horoizontal keyboard becuase i have been fingers and i think that will solve issues for MANY people. But obviously letting us use the BB in vertical(well obviosuly it will becuase who would by a BB if it only could go horizontal?) I think verizon needs the Torch BUT with a vertical keyboard. Maybe they can call it the Torch 2?
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Verizon better get something going with Blackberry with OS 6. Or they will lose costomers to iPhone
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I’m making the same comments as everyone else. Soon as I saw the commercial for the Torch, I wanted one bad. I’ve had my Storm almost 2 years. It’s been good, but the screen and back button are starting to go a little. My husband has an android and I’m not a fan. I want a Torch or the flip Style. Come on Verizon, I’m tired of waiting!!
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I would LOVE it if Verizon offered a Blackberry Torch. I’d snap it up in a heartbeat. I’ve been a VZW customer for many years and am past due to get a new phone and a new 2-year contract. I’ve been a Blackberry user for years and absolutely MUST have my QWERTY, none of that virtual stuff for me. I used to have a Treo 700W about 5 years ago and really loved it. You have the best of both worlds – touch screen and keyboard. Thing felt like a brick and had horrible battery life but I loved it anyway.
I think Verizon is going to lose a TON of customers, especially us hardcore Blackberry users. If we cannot get what we want from VZW we will go elsewhere. I’m seriously considering switching to AT&T so I can get a Torch.
Verizon, do you people ever listen to your customers and hear what it is that they want? Might be worth a try.
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give us the Torch or else!!!!
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Heather Reply:
February 9th, 2011 at 1:51 pm
@soon with AT&T, I want the torch too!!!
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i think it needs to come sooner so i can get that phone when i get verizon within the nxt month
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It would be great to have the Torch on Verizon. For those of us loyal to Blackberry, it is a must. I could have switched carriers long ago for better phones, but never did as their coverage wasn’t as strong in my region. Now with the competition spending to improve their coverage and network in my area, I am not opposed to switching if Verizon can’t get ahead of this. It seems they are always behind (with the exception of Droid, which won’t work on my company secure server.)
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Deffenatly want verizon to come wit the bb torch (:
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I think verizon should hurry up with a blackberry torch… come on at&t has all the cool phones, but i rather have verizons phone plans… come on verizon and get a new bb out already… i hope its more like the bb torch… def. do NOT want a horizontal slider though… keep it vertical
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Heather Reply:
February 9th, 2011 at 1:52 pm
@just waiting, I agree with the the torch being the best way to add a new bb to verizon. I will NOT keep BB if they come out with a horizontal.
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I’d like to see Verizon come out with some sort of horizontal sliding phone from BB. Although I don’t have one, it seems like the Torch’s keyboard is a little small for larger hands. I can see the horizontal keyboard solving this problem.
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I would LOVE to see a new blackberry on verizon ASAP! The torch is a great phone that i think verizon needs, while some customers might want the new iphone 4, those blackberry users will want a new blackberry! Even the new blackberry bold that came out on tmobile last year, the 9780, would be great on verizon.
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I just want a cool new blackberry option at least! I dont want to upgrade because they all seem the same. Its been too long since Verizon has had a cool new blackberry.
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I really want the Torch; however, I’d rather keep my old Tour than switch to AT&T. I hope we have a new BB slider coming to Verizon soon!
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As soon as I saw the BB Torch, I knew that was the phone I wanted. I tried the Storm 2, but hate the virtual keyboard. Loved my Tour, but would like a touch screen. My Tour was stolen and I’m not due for an upgrade phone until July, so am using a friend’s Droid with a slider keyboard. even tho’ it has more bells and whistles than anyone could want, I miss my BB, and if Verizon would only come out with the Torch, or something similar, I’d be SOOOO happy. I don’t want to switch companies.
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I am dying to have the Blackberry Torch on Verizon!
I want to upgrade my BB Tour but have nothing with anything better in the Verizon BB Line-up worth switching to.
I would consider switching to ATT just to get the Torch — but it is a work phone and we are all on the Verizon network— plus I need the better coverage that Verizon offers.
IS IT HAPPENING?? WHEN IS IT HAPPENING??
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Please don’t make me go to AT&T to get the Torch!?!?
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I have been waiting for a new BB on Verizon for a long time. Its just too long. And what comes out is never really better. They just remake the same old thing. Its time to look at Androids. Sadly thats coming from a 7-8 year loyal BB fan. Sorry BB, its time to say so long. Your just to slow.
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Absolutely agree!!!! VZ, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE get a new blackberry. I don’t want the iPhone anymore. I’ll admit – I did – but I’m over it. I like my blackberry messenger and am a hardcore blackberry user, but I am torn – Blackberry/VZ, if you don’t do something soon, I’m going to say goodbye and go to the Droid. I want a touchscreen and QWERTY keyboard.
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I am up for my annual upgrade and my choices are no different than they were a year ago. Wtf, Verizon? With the upcoming iphone release, verizon’s network is likely to lose some of its luster. If and when that happens, there won’t be much keeping us BB loyalists from jumping ship to att and their WAY better phone offerings.
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YES YES YES… I have been waiting for Verizon to get a new BB like the torch!! ITS TIME !!!
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I currently have the BB Tour and as much as I love it, I think it’s time for Verizon to get some new BBs! I’ve always been a Verizon Wireless customer and Verizon has never done me wrong but now I’m getting a bit tired of all the BBs looking the same. The Tour, Bold, Curve, the difference? Some have a trackball and some don’t. They all look the same! I really don’t like iphones only because I’m not a big fan of touchscreen anymore, but if Verizon came out with a BB that was very similar to at&t’s bb torch, I would totally get it. As a matter of fact, I’ve been searching online to see if Verizon will ever get the torch or something like it. I love my tour but want the torch! I’m tired of the storm, storm 2.. don’t bother bringing out a storm 3!!! Come out with something new! A new and improved BB! I like the droids but wow, one is so huge, I could watch tv on it. Now I don’t know how guys feel, but I like keeping my cell phone in my pocket a lot and I wouldn’t like feeling a huge tv in my pocket. PLEASE try something different and new!! I really don’t wanna leave Verizon to at&t just for a new phone, but I might have to. Who knows. Verizon, hurry up and make a bb torch!!!
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So sick of DROIDS! I am getting the new VZW iPhone and I would also like a new BB to carry with me for VZW. I would personally like something similar to the BB Style to come out on VZW, but who knows. Verizon is SO consumed with the Android revolution that they no longer have much else to choose from, smart-phone wise. I thought Droids were cool when they first came out, but I need something dependable. I miss my BB!!! Please Verizon, give your consumers some choice!
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please please please! A blackberry slider or the Torch. Love the touch screen plus original blackberry wonderfulness!
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I have had my open face pearl for over 2 years waiting 6 months for sliding or flip open blackberry.what is up with Verizon?! Are they really that desperate to push those droids? I’m not giving in. Come on Verizon, your customers are starving and praying for a new BB. Catch up with the times or gonna hit up another provider just to get a better phone. my pearl is ready to be buried.
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BB Torch for Verizon please!!!!!!
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WE WANT THE TORCH!! On Verizon that is =D
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I’ve been holding out…but I can’t wait much longer!!! My Verizon BB Pearl ball is about shot. I’m hoping for a flip or slide with good photo/video capability!!! Waiting, waiting, waiting…
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The fact that Verizon & RIM have been slacking on phones and OS updates is why people are moving to Droids and making the corp sync features work. It’s amazing that they haven’t figured this out for themselves……….naso smart.
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Anonymous Reply:
February 4th, 2011 at 12:26 am
@Brian, agreed. i keep reading stats about bb users switching to the iphone, and i think well that’s because there are no new bb for over 18 months.
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want something better then the BB storm. Slider or flip i’ll take either.
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I’m really crossing my fingers that a new Blackberry comes out for Verizon this year. There hasn’t been a solid update in a while.
My upgrade will be due in a few months, so hopefully the Torch or something similar will arrive.
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Torch! I like the hard keyboard and BB serice. My 8830e is getting old. Want a replacement and not too sure of Andrid with corporate email/contacts/calendar.
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Anonymous Reply:
January 6th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
I am with you! My 8830 is in need of almost daily reboot because the sound card malfunction.
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Huge interest in a verticle slider for VZW, or a Storm 3 LTE.
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The Torch is the Best BB since the Bold , so yes we ant it on Verizon or at least OS ^ on the Bold and Curve .
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Really want the torch…can’t get any confirmation one way or the other. I really need a hard keyboard.
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I am so hoping Verizon gets the Torch or a similar slider. Horizontal slider.. ehhhh to hard to text with one hand. I want the Torch and if Verizon doesn’t get one within the next 6months I am going to switch to At&t
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Just spoke with Verizon tech guy and he said they have been training on BB OS 6 so something is coming soon. Whether its a new 4g slider, or bold, who knows?
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yes yes yes what is the hold up with verizon grrr I have an update for my storm 1 and waiting has been painful. I considered the samsung galaxy s for verizon but I’ve become a crackberry head. what the duece…
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I will be pissed if the OS 6 update isn’t released for Verizon customers. I just bought a 9650 and I did so because I read that it would be released.
People are giving android and IOS too much credit. I think QNX is going to change a lot of things next year. It will be able to use android apps after all.
The hype machine will stop soon on other devices because people will get bored of hearing about them.
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I’m waiting to upgrade my Curve to preferably a Verizon Torch or Storm-3. However because BB is soooo slow I may switch to an Android. If they could just give us a hint of something to look forward to.
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I would be interested in any new phone right now!! Like come on Verizon!! What The Hell is up!!?? I feel Verizon is in competition so much with ATT and the iPhone that they solely focus in on the Droid phone series now seeing at is to most relevant in this Apple iPhone Wars. But for someone who can care less about an iPhone and loves his BlackBerry, Verizon needs to get on the same page with RIM and release something with substance and stop being second, even third fiddle to some of these other companies releasing RIM BlackBerry phones.
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Yes!! I’m a die-hard Blackberry fan and I’ve been praying for the Torch or similar phone for Verizon. I’ll really be happy when Blackberry releases a 4G Phone.
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Hi,
I would love a Torch or something like it on Verizon.
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