http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/ Engadget Comments for Verizon schedules Storm for November 21 release, $199.99 on contract http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 3:03AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 2:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
So, how much is this going to cost me per month?]]>Nov 13th 2008 4:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 1:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 11:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
Why do you CONSTANTLY post things that have been posted on BGR, and only having a link that says "read" and never thanking or acknowledging the hard working people at BGR as your source?

I, as well as many people Ive talked to who read both blogs have wondered the same thing...

Explain this...

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To me that sounds like they have known... and the embargo was just lifted... Regardless of this particular case, I like seeing credit where credit is due. I haven't noticed the Engadge/BGR issue you mention but maybe I should be more aware of sources and such.]]>Nov 13th 2008 6:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
Maybe because Verizon broke this story? You know, by press release?

Do a google news search for "verizon storm" and sort by date. Every news source from CNN and the SF Chronicle to ZDNet and Popular Science had the full story and details at midnight last night.

They didn't all get it from BGR... Or should you flog them for not crediting poor BGR, too?

BGR just likes to act cool with statements like "we are allowed to publish," as if they had any idea when the phone would be released. They didn't. Check out HoFo -- insiders at RIM and Verizon didn't know, because *VERIZON* didn't know, because they've had to push the launch date back repeatedly due to software issues.]]>Nov 13th 2008 7:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
We work really, really hard to give credit where credit is due, and it's really upsetting when we're called cheats for publishing news that we've rightfully received ourselves. Please do your research before leveling these kinds of baseless claims.]]>Nov 13th 2008 11:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 9:44AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 10:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 16th 2008 12:27AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 18th 2008 4:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 10:06AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
If so some can get this phone for $49.99 ($249 on 2 yr contract - $50 MIR - $100 NE2 - $50 VIP discount)]]>Nov 13th 2008 12:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 1:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 12:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
well... that was the OFFICIAL announcement by Verizon. you know- the company that's actually going to release this device. So, I would say it IS that easy.]]>Nov 13th 2008 1:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
@ Rollins: you must have really lucked out with that, because the reps/sups I know wouldn't do that. threatening to cancel is a ridiculously old tactic and, in the gross majority of cases I've come across, doesn't work anymore. while a company would rather work with the customer than lose the business, getting a $500 phone for $200 is a loss to the company. especially since if you're still under contract, you'd have an ETF if you cancelled/ported out anyway. and even more so, once you get the new phone, there's still no guarantee you'd stay.

@ DM: you're right. an early upgrade will get you the Storm at discounted pricing plus MIR. if you're a VIP, and are the primary line (or qualifying single line), you could also get an additional $50 off.

@ Bob: you're actually pretty close. qualifying lines on a VIP account can get $50 off with their annual upgrade instead of the $100 if they waited the 2 years. and your 2nd part there about 49.99 would be correct, as well, if the line qualifies for the extra discounts.]]>Nov 13th 2008 1:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/$50 MIR everyone gets
$100 in NE2 discounts for existing customers 2+ years into their plans or $50 VIP discount if you don't use NE2

You mention the possibility of getting the phone for $49.99. What other discounts are out there?]]>Nov 13th 2008 7:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 1:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 2:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 13th 2008 6:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
79.99+ monthly access (before employee discounts) for 6+ consecutive months
at least 12 months of service
not past due more than 60 days
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I am a 10 year Verizon customer that exceeds all the requirements and I am not flagged as a VIP in their system. Plus they said they cannot make the change manually to make me a VIP.

If Verizon only knew that I am on the permanent JD Power list... obviously I will be ranking Verizon's customer service dead last this year when I get my survey. If I'm not VIP, they won't get my vote.]]>Nov 13th 2008 7:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
DM, what do you exactly mean by a VIP customer? How do you become one?

Bob, thanks for pointing out the new every 2 discount also..I am due for that discount starting a couple of days ago, and completely forgot about it, but I only get $50.
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Check with your local Verizon store.

I am still going to wait for Xperia to come out before I make my final decision but this phone is near the top for sure. After the Holidays, prices are expected to drop, so if you can wait, I suggest you do so.]]>Nov 13th 2008 5:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
And that is exactly why I pay no attention to JD Power awards, because douches like you hold stupid grudges for petty reasons.
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I live in Raleigh and grant it, you got the 6.75% sales tax correct, it is indeed impossible to order right now. You cannot have a receipt in your hand. I went in yesterday afternoon and was put on a list of people they will call on Wednesday to order the phone. They will simply charge the account on Wednesday and then it will ship to my house Friday morning. If you have said receipt, then please post a picture of it. ]]>Nov 17th 2008 10:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 16th 2008 11:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/Nov 16th 2008 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
I wish it came with a slide out QWERTY or something similar. I'm just concerned that after a few months, I'll be pressing real hard on the screen to type. I'm surprised they didn't include a conventional way to text/surf, etc., in addition to the touch screen.]]>Nov 16th 2008 6:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/13/verizon-schedules-storm-for-november-21-release-199-99-on-cont/
After waiting a few days, in case there were crowds in the store, I decided to drive into my Manassas, VA store today (11/19) to have a look myself. Lo and behold, there were no Storm's in the store! The personnel there told me that they thought it MIGHT be in by the 21st. I suppose I should have called, but when the mailing clearly says Nov 17-21, you'd think that halfway through the 'private' event, that they'd have phones in the store...]]>Nov 19th 2008 4:11PM