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BlackBerry Storm review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

Typical price:£ 99

Verdict

The BlackBerry Storm looks smart, but its innovative SurePress touch-screen causes us a few concerns. We're also surprised and disappointed by the absence of Wi-Fi... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Excellent battery life
  • Large, clear, sharp screen
  • Plenty of software for work and leisure
  • Integrated 3G/HSDPA and GPS

Cons

  • Lacks Wi-Fi
  • Engineering concerns regarding the screen
  • Accelerometer could be more reliable
  • SurePress system cannot handle fast text input

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 62.2x13.9x112.5 mm
Weight: 155 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
Operating system: RIM OS
Software included: Email, Organizer, Browser, BlackBerry Maps, Media player, Corporate data access, SMS, MMS
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 1024 MB
Display size: 3.5 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
Expansion slots: microSD

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