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Abstract: The Storm, Research In Motions touchscreen BlackBerry, is a compelling phone that rivals the iPhone in likability, writes Mike Wendland. However, its still not enough to make him want to switch. The Storms touchscreen requires the user to actually c...
Abstract: It's hard to overstate how important the BlackBerry Storm is to RIM and Verizon. It's RIM's bold effort to fend off the iPhone and Verizon's best hope for a star handset that draws people in, or at least keeps them from bailing. The Storm&...
Abstract: The BlackBerry Storm (9530 smartphone) is one of the most anticipated mobile phones since the iPhone. There are a couple of reasons why the Storm has generated excitement. The first reason being that it’s the first touch-screen BlackBerry; the second b...
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Published: 2008-11-20, Author: Vincent , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: In part one of our Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm 9530 review we looked at the hardware - including the unique touchscreen - the preinstalled software and our initial impressions, together with some preliminary battery feedback. Now, in part two, w...
Click screen is a revelation for touchcompatible devices. Converts iTunes to BlackBerry media without breaking a sweat. Included GSM card means the Storm is a true globetrotter — it can work in virtually any foreign port. Photos, video and text pop like I
OS lag on a piece of hardware this gorgeous is unacceptable. Scrolling through menus is jagged, slow and pokey. Accelerometer sometimes takes a good 5 to 10 seconds to orient itself. Lack of WiFi is lame. Verizon's totalitarian control over the Storm's OS
Unique click-able touchscreen, high speed 3G support, good Web browser; superb email client and contact management
Lacks wi-fi; cut-and-paste solution is inelegent; lacks multi-touch zoom
While the BlackBerry Storm is by no means the perfect smartphone, there are many aspects of it we admire. The clickable touchscreen works very well - we liked the fact you need to apply definite pressure to initiate a command or enter a character. It ...
While the BlackBerry Storm 9500 is by no means the perfect smartphone, there are many aspects of it we admire. The clickable touchscreen works very well – we liked the fact you need to apply definite pressure to initiate a command or enter a charact...
Clean industrial design, BlackBerry OS updated for touchscreen, Verizon is rocksolid
Onscreen QWERTY / SurePress is awful, OS is dated, Sluggish performance overall
It's clear from the device itself and the massive promotional push that both RIM and Verizon are giving the Storm that they view this as a proper threat to the iPhone's dominance in the smartphone market. Over the last few weeks we've been bombarded with ...
Abstract: To its fiercest devotees, one of the best things about the BlackBerry is its carefully designed physical keyboard, which the skilled BlackBerry addict can play like a violin. These folks scorn Apple’s popular iPhone, whose keyboard is virtual and must ...
