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The RIM BlackBerry Storm features an innovative touch screen that provides tactile feedback to co... (cnet.com)

Crisp and sharp display; GPS and HSDPA; extensive media support (cnet.co.uk)

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We have collected and analysed 76 expert reviews and 263 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 74/100 and users rate it 63/100. The average review date is November 3, 2008. We have compared these reviews to 298691 reviews from other Cell Phones. The alaScore™ for this product is 95/100 = Excellent. Last update: January 8, 2009.

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RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless)

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The RIM BlackBerry Storm features an innovative touch screen that provides tactile feedback to confirm your selection. The Storm offers dual-mode functionality for world-roaming capabilities as well as EV-DO Rev. A and UMTS/HSDPA support. Other highlights...

The Storm's SurePress touch screen takes some acclimation, and the onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped. The smartphone can be sluggish, particularly the accelerometer and multimedia applications. Speakerphone quality was a bit choppy.

The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, die-hard texters, e-mailers, and corporate users may be better served with the BlackBerry Bold or other QWERTY devi...

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70

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BlackBerry Storm review (Verizon Wireless)

By Philip Berne (infosyncworld.com)

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Verizon Wireless will soon offer the BlackBerry that Apple should fear. Find out why in our full BlackBerry Storm review.

Great clickable screen helps add tactile feel to touch interface. Best software QWERTY keyboard we've seen. Solid set of messaging apps. Loads of features.

Interface is still sluggish, a bit buggy. Screen scrolls responsively, but everything else moves slowly, including response to hardware buttons. No Wi-Fi. Mediocre camera. Lousy Web browser.

The RIM BlackBerry Storm 9530: Design - Very good RIM has always been known f...

Rating

80

BlackBerry Storm - A Review of the BlackBerry Storm

By Mark Spoonauer (laptopmag.com)

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A one-of-a-kind touch interface combined with strong data and voice performance make the Storm attractive, but sluggish performance and a mediocre keyboard dampen our enthusiasm.

Impressive clickable touchscreen, Good call quality and data performance, VZ Navigator works well, Loud speaker for music and calls, First Verizon Wireless phone with overseas 3G data support

Slow to reorient display, Buggy software, Difficult to type quickly without making errors, No Wi-Fi

Rating

40

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"NOT BAD BUT NO IPHONE"

By dc137pd (cnet.com)

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not a bad attempt for a first time touch scre...

RIM email client, bright colorful screen, on screen keyboard is ok.

on screen keyboard and touch click interface takes some getting used to. slightly sluggish response but not too bad. touchscreen lock somewhat buggy.

"All but the design."

By bbray1 (cnet.com)

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Truly, I love it because it's a BlackBerry! H...

It's a BlackBerry!

The design; browser could be a bit more less plain.

"Buggy software, difficult install, freezes up"

By pulpitman (cnet.com)

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I returned it to Verizon Wireless and am back...

Has good potential once the bugs are out -- good phone quality, beautiful screen

Difficult install -- does not transfer data well from other smartphones; lags and freezes between portrait and landscape modes; quirky keyboards when putting in password

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