The BlackBerry Storm loomed up a lot of hype and thrill as the first touch-screen BlackBerry handset. The touch capabilities were new enough alone but add to that Research in Motion's Sure Press tasking (the application that formulates the screen to be clickable), an impressive feature list, and the reasonable $199.99 pricing, and there were a lot of expectations for the BlackBerry Storm to succeed. However, when the Storm finally drove into city, it was a definite letdown because of the phone's slothful performance and bugginess.
Verizon Wireless has since released two firmware updates. In the recent, released on 31st May, 2009, greatly improves the device by resolving a number of bugs and improving general performance while adding some superior feature enhancements. While we would have preferred all of this from the get-go, the BlackBerry Storm is now a more stable device that should please current owners.
The Pros: The BlackBerry Storm features a pioneering touch screen that provides perceptible feedback to confirm your selection. The Storm offers dual-mode functionality for world-roaming capabilities. A and UMTS/HSDPA support, as well as as well as EV-DO Rev. Other special features include GPS and a 3.2-mega pixel camera for fine imaging.
The Cons: The Storm's Sure Press touch screen takes some acclimation and the onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped. The smart phone can still be sluggish even after the firmware update. Speakerphone quality was a bit choppy
The Conclusion: The New BlackBerry Storm may drive in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, there are bugs and performance issues that prevent the Storm from delivering its power pact potential.
Specifications:
Supported Email protocols: POP3 , IMAP4
Cellular enhancement protocol: GPS
Built-in devices: 3.2 mega pixel camera, Music player
Software: Microsoft Outlook, Web Access, Microsoft Exchange, IBM Lotus Domino, Novell GroupWise
Installed RAM: 128 MB
Band / mode: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
Talk time: 330 min ; RAM installed size: 128 MB
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Excellent post.!! I just got a new BlackBerry 8703e from Verizon Wireless with 2 years contract.
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