I plan on getting one of these two cell phones in the future. I'm just posting this to get some info of people's experiences/knowledge of these two phones. From what I hear I should get the Blackberry Storm 9530. But whenever I look at the reviews/customer reviews on a website that sells the Blackberry Storm 9530, there seems to be a lot of negative feedback.

For example:
http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-Storm-Phone-Verizon-Wireless/product-reviews/B001HN5BPS/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

If I'm wrong please correct me, but it seems that it doesn't matter where I get the BB Storm 9530/9500 as long as I can unlock it, which will make it compatible to all GSM networks (t-mobile, at&t, cingular) etc. If this is true, am I able to get JUST the phone from verizon wireless without having to make a plan with them (since I'm a t-mobile user). I would then unlock it and I should be able to use it on my t-mobile plan.


P.S. Which BB Storm would you prefer? 9530 or 9500?