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Released on November 21st, 2008, the BlackBerry Storm is RIM's first touch screen BlackBerry device. The Storm (previously thought to be called the BlackBerry Thunder) competes squarely with the Apple iPhone and the T-Mobile G1 (the first Google Android phone). It features a similarly sized 3.25" HVGA 480 x 360 single-touch display, with pop-up software keyboard that can be used in either full-width QWERTY landscape orientation or Suretype portrait orientation. It will be available through Vodafone in the UK and Australia, Verizon in the United States, and Telus or Bell in Canada. Verizon currently sells the Storm for $199 after $50 MIR, with a 2-year contract, to compete with the iPhone; unlocked Storms are available online for around $500.
MSRP $600.00
Release date November, 2008
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Features
- 3.25-inch WITH 480 x 360 display (putting it slightly above the Bold)
- EV-DO Rev. A
- Quadband GSM/GPRS/EDGE
- 2100MHz UMTS/HSPA
- Tethered modem capability
- 1GB onboard memory
- Full QWERTY (landscape) and Suretype Input (portrait)
- High Capacity microSD slot
- 3.2 MP camera with auto-focus, flash, 2X zoom and video capability
- Blackberry Device Software 4.7
- OTA Software Loading
- HTML Browser with support for attachment downloads and video streaming (via RTSP)
- Editing of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint documents
- Standalone and aGPS
- Blackberry Media Sync (non-DRM iTunes media sync)
- Visual Voicemail (available post-launch)
- Built-In Facebook/Flickr Support
- Built-In IM support for Yahoo, Google, AOL, and Windows Messenger
- Access to services such as BroadbandAccess, VZ navigator, VCast Music and Video, and VCast MobileTV
- Release date: November 21th, 2008
- price: $199 with Verizon contract (after $50 MIR)
Models
- BlackBerry Storm 9500 - quadband GSM and 2100MHz HSPA
- BlackBerry Storm 9530 - dual band CDMA, quadband GSM, and 2100MHz HSPA
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RIM BlackBerry Storm 9500
• BlackBerry Storm 9500 Unlocked Cell Phone, 3.2 MP Camera, GPS, MicroSD Slot, RIM -- International Version - Without Warranty (Black)
UPC: 843163043206
EAN: 843163043206
MPN: 9030458
Competitors
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MSRP $199.99
Released June, 2009
Pros
- full 3.5mm headphone jack
- removable battery
- backlit QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- no higher capacity models
- exclusive to Sprint for the first half of 2009
- no expandable memory
RIM BlackBerry Storm
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Pros
- Large touch screen
- Only three off-screen buttons
- Many programs
- Mobile computer
Cons
- Touch screen requires a lot of pressure
- Only comes in one color scheme
RIM BlackBerry Storm
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MSRP $199.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- built in
WiFi
- runs Android
-
GPS functionality
Cons
- no 3.5mm headphone jack
- no hard keyboard
- custom modified firmware for Rogers; disables many of the goodies of the US Android phones
RIM BlackBerry Storm
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RIM BlackBerry Storm
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MSRP $539.99
Released February, 2009
Pros
- interchangeable/expandable memory with memory stick micro card slot
- 8.1MP digital camera
- WiFi, Bluetooth and 3G connections
Cons
- uses proprietary memory card
- memory stick micro has a capacity limit of 32GB, currently very expensive (8GB is ~$50)
- very limited internal memory
RIM BlackBerry Storm
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MSRP $179.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Large touch-screen
- Integrated GPS including Google StreetView
- Dedicated full QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- No headphone jack
- weak battery life with use of 3G
- No camera flash
RIM BlackBerry Storm
12%
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HTC Dream
88%
MSRP $199.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- GPS Support
- High speed 3G
- Good selection of free apps available
Cons
- Can't replace the battery yourself, can't replace with a "spare"
- Crippled Bluetooth (only hands-free devices supported)
- Battery life is disappointing
when using 3G
RIM BlackBerry Storm
22%
vs.
Apple iPhone 3G
78%
MSRP --
Released June, 2009
Pros
- large 4.1" touchscreen
- 1 GHz Snapdragon CPU
- GPS
Cons
- unattractive 3D user interface
- no internal storage
- Windows Mobile 6.1
RIM BlackBerry Storm
50%
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Toshiba TG01
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MSRP $700.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Opera-mini browser rivals mobile safari
- Slick touch screen interface
- Auto-senses rotation to switch from portrait to landscape modes
Cons
- Non-Expandable memory - Limited to 4GB internal memory
- Gets hot under regular use
- Runs Windows Mobile which can be quite slow/bloated
RIM BlackBerry Storm
60%
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HTC Touch Diamond
40%
MSRP $800.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- Expandable storage
- Integrated GPS
- QWERTY keyboard
Cons
- Expensive
- Battery Life not so great when using Data; even in the background
- Removal of Tilt features compared to HTC TyTN II
RIM BlackBerry Storm
67%
vs.
HTC Touch Pro
33%
MSRP $299.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- features Android
- $299AU without contract
- best of both worlds - keypad with tactile response and touchscreen
Cons
- not a well known manufacturer
- cannot be serviced or replaced very easily in NA
- no camera, GPS or WiFi connection
RIM BlackBerry Storm
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MSRP $499.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- microSD expansion
- aGPS capabilities
- built in WiFi
Cons
- difficult to scroll through email messages with the email client
- Windows Mobile 6.1 is now considered very obsolete.
- No support for open audio formats e.g. Ogg, FLAC
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MSRP $450.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- WiFi
- on-screen qwerty keyboard
- 3.2MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens and dual flash
Cons
- resistive touchscreen used here is less sensitive than capacitive technology
- web browser is subpar compared to iPhone's
- touchscreen gestures are finicky
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MSRP --
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 8.1MP camera for large photos and full 720p/24 video
- beautiful 3.7" AMOLED screen with large 360 x 640 resolution
- huge AMOLED touchscreen
Cons
- will be extremely expensive and/or subsidized by long term contracts
- doesn't run a real customizable OS with downloadable applications
- glossy finish, fingerprint magnet
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Reviews
March 16, 2009
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Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- better call reception than the iPhone
Cons
- interface can be slow
- no WiFi connectability
- tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to
- Frequent Crashes on .75
- Blackberry Application Center is carrier-specific, with apps not necessarily working across all Blackberries
- Proprietary RIM operating system
- keyboard is cramped
- requires a mail in rebate to match the iPhone's $199 price tag - very annoying
- No tactile keyboard
- zooming is horrible
- most web pages only load as mobile versions with limited functionality
- clickable screen isn't a good feature
- no music/app purchasing
- no apps
- no youtube
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October 4, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- First touchscreen Blackberry
- built in GPS
- user replaceable battery
- better call reception than the iPhone
- Blackberry alert light
- recent software update (4.7.0.76) improves the phone drastically
Cons
- interface can be slow
- no WiFi connectability
- keyboard is cramped
- requires a mail in rebate to match the iPhone's $199 price tag - very annoying
- clickable screen isn't a good feature
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October 4, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- First touchscreen Blackberry
- built in GPS
- user replaceable battery
- Typing in both portrait and landscape modes
- Downloadable 3rd party apps
- Can be used as a tethered modem
- very good web browser
Cons
- no WiFi connectability
- Frequent Crashes on .75
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July 17, 2009
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- First touchscreen Blackberry
- Typing in both portrait and landscape modes
- Downloadable 3rd party apps
- Can be used as a tethered modem
Cons
- no WiFi connectability
- tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to
- Blackberry Application Center is carrier-specific, with apps not necessarily working across all Blackberries
- Proprietary RIM operating system
- No tactile keyboard
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October 1, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- First touchscreen Blackberry
- built in GPS
- user replaceable battery
- Typing in both portrait and landscape modes
- Downloadable 3rd party apps
- Blackberry alert light
Cons
- interface can be slow
- no WiFi connectability
- tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to
- Frequent Crashes on .75
- Blackberry Application Center is carrier-specific, with apps not necessarily working across all Blackberries
- Proprietary RIM operating system
- keyboard is cramped
- requires a mail in rebate to match the iPhone's $199 price tag - very annoying
- No tactile keyboard
- zooming is horrible
- most web pages only load as mobile versions with limited functionality
- clickable screen isn't a good feature
- no music/app purchasing
- no apps
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October 7, 2009
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Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- First touchscreen Blackberry
- built in GPS
- lots of apps
Cons
- interface can be slow
- no WiFi connectability
- tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to
- Frequent Crashes on .75
- Blackberry Application Center is carrier-specific, with apps not necessarily working across all Blackberries
- Proprietary RIM operating system
- Low phone memory
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June 9, 2009
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Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- built in GPS
- user replaceable battery
- Typing in both portrait and landscape modes
- Downloadable 3rd party apps
- Can be used as a tethered modem
- very good web browser
Cons
- no WiFi connectability
- Blackberry Application Center is carrier-specific, with apps not necessarily working across all Blackberries
- Proprietary RIM operating system
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April 22, 2009
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Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- First touchscreen Blackberry
- built in GPS
- user replaceable battery
- Typing in both portrait and landscape modes
- Downloadable 3rd party apps
- Can be used as a tethered modem
Cons
- interface can be slow
- tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to
- Frequent Crashes on .75
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April 24, 2009
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January 1, 2009
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Pros
- has the ability to cut & paste
- built in GPS
- user replaceable battery
- recent software update (4.7.0.76) improves the phone drastically
Cons
- interface can be slow
- tactile touchscreen can take some getting used to
- Blackberry Application Center is carrier-specific, with apps not necessarily working across all Blackberries
- keyboard is cramped
- requires a mail in rebate to match the iPhone's $199 price tag - very annoying
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