BBScreenShooter v1.65 – Bold and Storm Compatible

If you are a BlackBerry blogger, you can't live without some type of screen shooter program. For the past few months I have been using the JL_Cmdr and that has been annoying because it doesn't just save the file, it has to open it up and interrupt your screen shot photo shoot. I use to be an avid BBScreenShooter user until I got my first Bold. The issue was, it would crash and most of the time it would not even take the image shot; this happened with my Storm as well.

Well rejoice because BBScreenShooter is back and better than ever! I can finally use my Bold and Storm smoothly with it and take all those much wanted screen shots of themes and apps. This one has a few new things:

• better Bold and Storm compatibility
• progress bar (kind of pointless, but it's nice to know it's there)
• update icon (so I can constantly check to see if there is something new)

Opptronics did a great job with this, and it is still my favortie BB screen imager ever!

Get it here and you will also need Javaloader.exe if you don't have it.

That can be downloaded here

Verizon Storm Unlocked and Using T-Mobile

***Update:Alright, here is what we have all been waiting for. The Verizon BlackBerry Storm does in fact work for GSM carriers!! I have not yet resolved my service book issue directly with Verizon yet, however I did get my internet browser up and running perfectly on T-Mobile's EDGE network. I am not positive on why this worked but, I put the Verizon SIM card back in when I couldn't get the browser to work and then I just put my T-Mobile SIM card back in. I noticed that everything Verizon loaded back on the home screen menu, including things like VCAST and such. Then I noticed that the Storm was still running my Verizon number and not my T-Mobile number even though my T-Mobile SIM card was in the device. It took me a while to think of this, but I finally realized that I should switch the mobile network. So I switched over to the 2G GSM network and MAGNIFICO it worked, browser and all. I must say, the internet browsing is not half bad. It is much faster than I ever imagined running on OS 4.7. So if any of you are thinking of buying an unlocked Storm 9530 and was wondering if it would work with your carrier, yes it will. comment and tell me what you guys think!

**Update: So I was on the phone with Verizon for about 30 mins and my problem was not resolved, I still have no browser service books. Apparently they could not log in to my account (not my personal Verizon account) and when they tried to delete it to re set it up, it was apparently non existent. So they are going to work on it and will call me when it is resolved. I'm not giving up!!
*Update: I am currently on the phone with Verizon and I am getting my service books sent to the phone for my internet browser. I will let you know if it all works out. Cross your fingers.

Alright, I've been wanting to post about this for a while, but I have been too lazy to actually get my Verizon Storm unlocked. I finally did it, and great news...it works!!! I am a bit let down though, because I have not recieved the service books for my internet browser, so I do not have the browser icon yet. I am working on getting my internet up, so I will update this post when I have it working how I want. I aslo am unable to set up my email manually on the device, but I was able to do it through my T-Mobile account online. Other than that, I may keep this phone for my T-Mobile account if I can get it working correctly.

Verizon Announces BlackBerry Storm Official Release Date Nov. 21st!!!

*Updated: It was late last night and I had been working on a paper for 11 hours so forgive me for forgetting to tell you the price of the Storm will be $199 with a 2 year contract after a $50 mail in rebate. Sorry I left that little detail detail, so in store you will pay $250 and then get $50 mail in rebate.

I just saw this as I was getting into bed, and I just had to get up and post it for you guys. Verizon finally announced the official release date and price for the BlackBerry Storm for November 21st for $199!!! I was wrong, and I'm glad I was wrong, because this baby would sell no matter the price (within reason of course). This means that come the 21st, the Storm will be available online and in store for purchase. We are also told that stores will have tons of stock, so hopefully they will have a few left for when I go to get mine next Friday. So, all you Verizon customers better go out and get your Storm so you can brag to all your friends. I know I will.

So the price will be $199 with a 2 year contract and it will be released November 21st. Don't forget.