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BlackBerry Storm review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 62.2x13.9x112.5 mm
Weight: 155 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, phone
OS & software
Operating system: RIM OS
Software included: Email, Organizer, Browser, BlackBerry Maps, Media player, Corporate data access, SMS, MMS
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed ROM: 128 MB
Installed RAM: 1024 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 360x480 pixels
Connectivity / expansion
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, HSPDA
GPS receiver: yes
Expansion slots: microSD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Claimed battery life: 5.5 h
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, stereo headset, getting started guide, software CD
Cables: USB sync
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: No
Navigation button/wheel: No
Keyboard: No
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker, headset
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

BlackBerry Storm

Editors rating
Rating: 7.5
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.

Typical price

£ 99

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