BlackBerry Storm 9500 8.25 cm (3.25") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 3G 1400 mAh Black

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2013-11-09 07:48:44

Average rating:72

Uk has collected 112 expert reviews for BlackBerry Storm 9500 8.25 cm (3.25") Single SIM BlackBerry OS 3G 1400 mAh Black and the average expert rating is 72 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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itpro.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:28

Average rating:0

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the second generation Storm (Storm2/9520) wins out on this particular competition. The first generation Storm was a great innovation and brought happiness to many consumers and business users alike, but this later version takes...

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zath.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:28

Average rating:0

The Blackberry Storm had been launched just under a year ago and it was welcomed with criticism from the start. Blackberry needed to come out with something that would stand as good competition against the Apple iPhone 3G, and though the Storm had a sl...

Even with the pros mentioned, however, if I was to go back in time and choose whether to get an iPhone or a Storm, I would choose the iPhone. Sometimes the underdog stays the underdog and can’t quite be as good as its rival. That’s the case he...

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itreviews.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:0

As the first BlackBerry to feature a touchscreen the Storm is a very good device. You may need to spend a little time getting used to its touchscreen quirks, but the things that are likely to irritate long term are the lack of Wi-Fi, shortish battery...

pcauthority.com.au

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2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:0

So many manufacturers have been blindly aping the iPhone’s way of doing things recently that it seems innovation has gone out of the window. RIM, however, has had other ideas. Its new Storm has a 3.25in, 360 x 480 “clickthrough” screen – where it acts...

The Blackberry Storm 9500 is luxurious and innovative in equal degree, but the slightly cheaper Bold is better to type on...

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igizmo.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:80

It's the best BlackBerry ever, but is it the real deal or another smartphone pretende Truly innovative / Strong feature set / Good looking No Wi-Fi Smartphones being released right now have a problem. Those that try to go toe-to-toe with Apple’s iPhone...

Truly innovative, Strong feature set, Good looking...
No WiFi...

wired.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:60

The BlackBerry Storm is a lot of things: It's the first touchscreen device ever made by RIM, it has a 3.2-megapixel camera and it features cut-and-paste technology. But then there's an even longer list of what the Storm is not: the software isn't fully...

whatmobile.net

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2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:80

If you want the best email service on the move, it’s hard to beat a BlackBerry. So the promise of a touchscreen BlackBerry is especially enticing. The result is great, if not perfect. The main fault is the lack of Wi-Fi: a curious omission in a phone t...

Exceptional touchscreen experience and with a much better specification than the iPhone...
The lack of WiFi is a real oversight. Vodafone says it won’t matter, but we’re not convinced...

expertreviews.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:60

The latest BlackBerry is a slim but weighty touch-screen phone. It differs from other touch-screen handsets in that the entire screen is a big button - you can select items using touch alone, but they are activated only by clicking the screen. This...

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digitalversus.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:31

Average rating:60

The Storm is RIMs first venture into the touch-screen smartphone market. Gone are the trackball and the keyboard, two of the features dear to many Blackberry users. Sadly gone is the wi-fi too, which is rather preposterous! Its intuitive touchscreen...

innovation of the clickthrough screen, quality of the display & touchscreen, SMS, email and copy & paste features, accelerometer/ bluetooth, expandable memory capability...
no wifi / slow downloads via 3G, bulky/ gap around screen, slow, battery life...

3g.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:34

Average rating:80

we are blown away by the Storm. Fair enough, the virtual QWERTY keyboard is fiddly, but it is as good as (if not better than) the iPhone’s version. The clickable touch-screen function is excellent – as is the video playback, the web browsing and the...

mobilecomputermag.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:38

Average rating:50

RIM has never had a problem selling BlackBerries to people more interested in the serious business of mobile messaging than messing around with multimedia, but times are changing. It’s no secret that the consumer-friendly iPhone is also starting to cat...

Big, bright capacitive screen; HSDPA; strong multimedia support; usual BlackBerry features...
Clickable screen doesnt work well; no Wi-Fi...
While far from an iPhone killer, the BlackBerry Storm is stilla capable smartphone, but the clicky screen is an annoyance and the lack of Wi-Fi is unforgivable...

technologytell.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:0

At long last, the first-ever BlackBerry smart phone- Research in Motion’s iPhone competitor- has arrived. The second most eagerly-awaited phone product of the year, the Verizon Wireless-exclusive handset is undeniably cool, and gets a lot of things ri...

Zdnet.com.au

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2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:75

The BlackBerry Storm looks smart, but its innovative SurePress touch-screen causes us a few concerns. Were also surprised and disappointed by the absence of Wi-Fi. Research In Motions new BlackBerry Storm has created quite a stir, largely due to its...

Excellent battery life, Large, clear, sharp screen, Plenty of software for work and leisure, Integrated 3G/HSDPA and GPS...
Lacks WiFi, Engineering concerns regarding the screen, Accelerometer could be more reliable, SurePress system cannot handle fast text input...
The BlackBerry Storm looks smart, but leaves us with a few concerns.

T3.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:80

A tactile titan The BlackBerry Storm is RIM’s first touchscreen and arguably one of the best looking phones we’ve seen, with the same gorgeous revamped interface we first drooled over with the Bold.- Check out our gallery for a closer look at the Stor...

Excellent screen, Good build, Blackberry email...
No WiFi, Fiddly text input...
Emailing is top notch, but the fiddly text input and criminal lack of WiFi let down an otherwise fantastic phone...

zdnet.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:75

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

Excellent battery life, Large, clear, sharp screen, Plenty of software for work and leisure, Integrated 3G/HSDPA and GPS...
Lacks WiFi, Engineering concerns regarding the screen, Accelerometer could be more reliable, SurePress system cannot handle fast text input...
The BlackBerry Storm looks smart, but its innovative SurePress touch-screen causes us a few concerns. Were also surprised and disappointed by the absence of Wi-Fi...

shinyshiny.tv

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2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:0

Heres the second part of my Blackberry Storm review, including lots of lovely shots of things like the keyboard and the camera quality. I know youve been waiting on the edges of your seats, so no doubt youll be relieved to finally find out whether I...

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techradar.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

Average rating:80

Rumour has it that the BlackBerry Storm concept was first spawned after Vodafone lost out to O2 in the iPhone bragging rights. But can its purpose-built credentials amount to the first bona fide touchscreen challenger to the Apple device? Possibly. C...

HSDPA high speed data connectivity, Clickable touchscreen control, Cut-and-paste text, Expandable memory, Integrated social networking apps, Effortless emailing...
No Wi-Fi, Lack of responsiveness, Sluggish accelerometer, Not fully Mac compatible...

shinyshiny.tv

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

Average rating:0

Finally! Finally the Blackberry Storm has arrived, and you can directly attribute my slight breathlessness in this review to my excitement. Heres my first impressions of the phone, with a more in depth review coming tomorrow.

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alphr.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

Average rating:83

So many manufacturers have blindly set out to copy the iPhone's way of doing things in the last year that it seems innovation has gone out of the window. RIM, however, has been busily working on a real alternative rather than a second rate copy, and th...

Luxurious and innovative in equal degree, but the Bold is better value and better to type on...

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gadgetshow.channel5.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

Average rating:80

BlackBerry joins the touchscreen revolution with the BlackBerry Storm, featuring a 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.55 inch haptic touchscreen giving users vibrating feedback with every touch. Not only is it designed, like all BlackBerry handsets to compose texts and ema...

No sooner has RIM disposed of its joint-punishing QWERTY keyboards (goodbye BlackBerry thumb!) than it finds a new way to confuse your fingers – the clickable touchscreen. While the Storm’s 3.2 inches of razor-sharp real estate look fantastic...
The Storm isn’t only keyboard-less, it’s wireless-less (is that a word?), lacking a Wi-Fi for home networking and high-speed downloads. The 3.2MP camera shoots a mean boardroom portrait but blurry low light shots won’t give Canon any sle...
Top marks to RIM for not trying to copy Apple too much with its first touchscreen phone. And then take all those marks away again for not trying to copy Apple too much with its first touchscreen phone.Best offers for the BlackBerry StormeBay.co.uk £2...

pz10.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:43

Average rating:0

Its not everyday that you see a BlackBerry review on our homepage but its not like RIM routinely churn out devices like the Storm either. Messaging is still the legendary name but… well… touchscreen is the game. Keeping the business appeal of its sib...

At this point were expected to pass the final verdict and we are afraid it is not the one we would have liked it to be. The BlackBerry Storm isnt really likely to achieve that sweeping convergence success. Quite unfortunately for the unique touchscre...

letsgomobile.org/en

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2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:54

N owadays, mobile telephony is more than just communication. Not only should it meet customers’ needs, it should also be fun. Look around you in a train or at the airport. People seem to be more self-centered and appreciate a little distraction at any...

A fter testing the Blackberry Storm for two days, my initial thought was: what a disappointment! After years of launching the most modern and user-friendly corporate smartphones, Vodafone and RIM have completely missed the mark with the Storm. The o...

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tracyandmatt.co.uk

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2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:0

This is the first Blackberry touch screen handset from RIM. At a glance it looks fantastic, but can it compete with the iPhone? The Blackberry Storm 9500 Whats in the box?RIM Blackberry Storm 9500BatteryQuick guide manualMains charger (UK/US/EU)Ster...

The Blackberry Storm 9500 was a strange device to review! I seem to have had many positive points written out, yet if Im honest, I just didnt seem to like it!Just seemed a bit to bulky for me. It sometimes seemed a bit sluggish in its performance and...

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whathifi.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:80

customers are generally concerned more with catching up with their emails than . The Storm (a exclusive handset), looks to encourage users to do both.The handset looks and feels like a premium device – more than the . On the back is a 3.2MP camera an...

Solid design, desirable styling, good picture quality, great call quality...
'Clickable' touchscreen can be hit and miss, average sound quality, comes with only 1GB of storage...

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stuff.co.nz

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:70

Bashing out anything more than a short SMS on a touch-screen keypad is simply a chore. So the BlackBerry Storm, which joins the touchscreen brigade, is something of a risk. Can a touchscreen, even one crafted by the BlackBerry boffins, replace a real...

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smh.com.au

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2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:70

Despite the torrent of touchphones boasting virtual keyboards and high-speed internet connections, none of them comes close to the BlackBerry for mobile email. Bashing out anything more than a short SMS on a touch-screen keypad is simply a chore. So t...

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theregister.co.uk

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:50

Now don’t get us wrong, the Storm’s not a terrible phone by any means, and there are parts of it that are very impressive, but RIM and Vodafone have certainly missed out on the chance to be in the running as the next iPhone killer, if only because, de...

In trying to take on the iPhone at its own multimedia touchscreen game, RIM has alas come unstuck, to the extent that we think the company could well alienate its core users: business customers who’ve come to expect hassle-free email. The screen is...

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trustedreviews.com

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:80

For the past 18 months, we've seen a multitude of manufacturers trying to create a touchscreen handset that can compete with the iPhone , most of which don't come close to the design or usability of Apple's device. But what I never imagined was that the b...

RIM should be very proud of the BlackBerry Storm. Considering that this is the first touchscreen BlackBerry, it's a surprisingly accomplished device, and one that's often a joy to use. But there are issues with the Storm like the lack of Wi-Fi, temperamen...

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pcadvisor.co.uk

Updated:
2014-01-03 18:47:26

Average rating:90

The BlackBerry Storm 9500 is something of a departure for RIM, and not just because its the first touchscreen BlackBerry. Its also a handset that has been jointly designed by its customers - the mobile phone operators Verizon and Vodafone. Unlike...

While the BlackBerry Storm 9500 is by no means the perfect smartphone, there are many aspects of it we admire. The clickable touchscreen works very well – we liked the fact you need to apply definite pressure to initiate a command or enter a charact...

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stuff.tv

Updated:
2014-03-14 03:47:52

Average rating:80

While today’s slew of touch phones are all striving to emulate the ’s fluid multi-touch magic – the Android-powered is the closet yet – BlackBerry creator RIM has approached the touchscreen concept from a completely different angl...

Good clickable touchscreen. Highly thumbable virtual keyboards. Integrated 3.5mm jack...
No built-in Wi-Fi. Expected more potent camera. Poor video recording quality...
The Storm’s click-tastic debut is one of the best touchscreens on the market. Now we need some added features to back it up...

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apcmag.com

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2014-03-20 04:34:24

Average rating:60

What's this " a BlackBerry without a keyboard? RIM is quite possibly the last company we'd have expected to surrender to the touchscreen craze, but after months of speculation, the BlackBerry Storm " the first RIM smartphone without a physical...

Gorgeous, highres screen, Excellent multimedia playback, Industryleading email delivery...
Clickable screen makes text entry and navigation difficult, Accelerometer is imprecise, No WiFi, Locked to Vodafone...

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recombu.com

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2014-03-31 04:39:56

Average rating:60

Having made its name with keyboard-toting handsets for the corporate email crowd, RIM heads off in a different direction -- aimed squarely at the iPhone. It's the first touchscreen BlackBerry boasting a clickable touchscreen, a 3.2-megapixel camera, GP...

RIM certainly hasn't fallen on its face with the first touchscreen BlackBerry Storm -- it's a stylish and feature-packed handset that does a lot of things well. However, the lack of Wi-Fi and the debatable merits of a clickable touchscreen keyboard may...

uk.askmen.com

Updated:
2014-07-06 02:53:17

Average rating:70

There is a heck of a lot to get excited about when it comes to the BlackBerry Storm. The first thing to take notice of is the newly designed touchscreen display, which at 3.25 inches and 480 x 360 resolution will make the BlackBerry Bold look like an anti...

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pinoytechblog.com

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2016-11-19 06:01:23

Average rating:0

The BlackBerry Storm is the first full touchscreen smartphone by RIM. Research in Motion (RIM) has made its mark in making great mobile devices for the business segment with its BlackBerry handsets. RIM's signature work in most of its devices include a ve...

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tbreak.ae

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2016-11-19 06:01:23

Average rating:0

Say the word Blackberry and what I think of is a QWERTY device with messaging capabilities like no other. While the latter part still holds true for RIM’s latest smartphone modeled as the 9500 or, Storm, gone is the full keyboard and the trackball that...

electronista.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:28

Average rating:60

The first BlackBerry Storm was at first held up as the savior for carriers without the iPhone, but over time it became clear RIM's entry was short of this goal: an aging OS, no Wi-Fi and a misconceived click-down touchscreen meant it often didn't pleas...

Better pushdown screen, 16GB card included; more RAM, Improved scrolling, typing, web browsing, Builtin WiFi; GSM/HSPA world mode, Good call quality and battery life...
Pushdown screen still damages the experience, No real hardware changes apart from WiFi, Competitors have moved faster, BlackBerry OS 5.0 a minor update to an old OS, Camera photos are noisy versus rivals, App World has a small catalog, isn't preloaded.
We should quickly clarify that the Storm2 isn't a bad phone. Many aspects are done well, and some of the previous show stoppers (lack of Wi-Fi, the screen mechanism, unnatural scrolling) have been cleared away. For the business of actually taking calls...

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insidehw.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:28

Average rating:0

First touch screen model of BlackBerry was eagerly awaited for years. Storm was announced as revolutionary device that will fuse business functionality, perfect screen and QWERTY touch screen keyboard. Also Storm was announced as “iPhone killer” that...

Rumors that new Storm 2 (or Storm II) will be available soon (our guess is September 2009) were confirmed by RIM’s co-CEO Jim Balsillie. This new model will, supposedly, have support for WiFi and new touch screen that will be similar to one present...

ld2.ciol.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:0

The Storm uses the intuitive BlackBerry OS, email features and document viewers. But it all goes downhill from there. The entire touchscreen is like a large button which you actually have to click in. So, to select something, you place a finger o...

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asiaone.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:0

WITH the BlackBerry Storm finally reaching our shores last month, BlackBerry users here can at last upgrade to a touch screen experience.But they now face a tough question: will the BlackBerry device be still as effective without its longstanding one-t...

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asiaone.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:0

By Sherwin LohBLACKBERRY finally goes touchscreen and it is serious about making a thunderous impact.Dubbed Storm, this is one multimedia phone not for those with frail fingers. Instead of just lightly brushing the icons on the screen with your fingers...

It is not the perfect storm but as RIMs first touchscreen, it has enough oomph to zap some of the competition...

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tbreak.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:0

Say the word Blackberry and what I think of is a QWERTY device with messaging capabilities like no other. While the latter part still holds true for RIM’s latest smartphone modeled as the 9500 or, Storm, gone is the full keyboard and the trackball that...

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hardwarezone.com.sg

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2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:60

Brace yourself as the Storm has arrived and it is shaking things up for the BlackBerry-toting crowd. Known as BlackBerry's first-ever capacitive touchscreen phone, it is a full 360-degree change from Research In Motion's (RIM) well-loved formula of spo...

Business-oriented users will also be pleased with the horde of business functions that the Storm flaunts. Being a BlackBerry, users would expect its email capability to be top-notch, and the Storm didn't disappoint. For starters, the phone lets you int...

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Phones.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:84

The Blackberry Storm is the first full-touchscreen model mobile phone offered by RIM since November 2008. It has many specialities such as a 3.25" high-res capacitive touchscreen, 3.2 MP camera with AF and Flash, and assisted GPS with geo-tagging suppo...

Great touchscreen, Easy to handle and use, Great for navigation and web browsing, Best virtual keyboard support, Hotswap and great memory support, Hires screen with 360x640 pixels...
No WiFi, No Flash support, Heavy to carry...

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gsmarena.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:29

Average rating:0

At this point were expected to pass the final verdict and we are afraid it is not the one we would have liked it to be. The BlackBerry Storm isnt really likely to achieve that sweeping convergence success. Quite unfortunately for the unique touchscr...

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phonedog.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:0

The first BlackBerry to sport a touchscreen (that’s more of a push-screen) has arrived. That’s right, the BlackBerry Storm. There’s a lot to like about the Storm and with every new form factor there’s also a lot to learn. Read: be prepared to invest a...

tech2.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:60

The Storm is here and while I’m sure youre anxious to know how it fared. We were too. So it took us a little while to get through with testing and here’s what we have to say. Form Factor The 9500’s build quality exudes a certain sturdiness with slim c...

Great multimedia features, Good looking design, Good battery life, Social Networking and chatting made easy, Extremely loud speakerphone...
SurePress can sometimes be a little difficult to use, No Wi-Fi, Should have come with more memory, BlackBerry Maps not available for India, Video recording refused to work...
CameraThe Storm’s 3.2 megapixel camera is quite good. There are limited settings though. Aside from image stabilizing, there’s White balance, Geo-tagging and color type. What we found extremely baffling is that the bottom part of the screen is...

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techtree.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:30

Average rating:60

It was only last week that we gave you our initial impression about the Blackberry 9500 Storm and here we are with a complete review of the phone brought to India by Vodafone. Well, in the preview of the phone Id mentioned that I wasnt particularly...

Large Screen, Smooth transitions, Three-way accelerometer, GPS (No Maps), 3.5mm jack.
Poor Usability, Slow, Moving screen feels odd, Space around screen can collect particles, No DivX/XviD, Heats up, No Wi-Fi.
It was only last week that we gave you our initial impression about the Blackberry 9500 Storm and here we are with a complete review of the phone brought to India by Vodafone. Well, in the preview of the phone Id mentioned that I wasnt particularly...

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about.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:31

Average rating:70

Vendors SiteThe BlackBerry Storm--the first touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone--is here. Its a sleek-looking phone with lots of impressive features, like its sharp display and clickable touch screen. RIM designed this phone as a direct competitor to...

apcmag.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:31

Average rating:60

What's this " a BlackBerry without a keyboard? RIM is quite possibly the last company we'd have expected to surrender to the touchscreen craze, but after months of speculation, the BlackBerry Storm " the first RIM smartphone without a physical...

Gorgeous, highres screen, Excellent multimedia playback, Industryleading email delivery...
Clickable screen makes text entry and navigation difficult, Accelerometer is imprecise, No WiFi, Locked to Vodafone...

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smartphonetoday.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:31

Average rating:0

Page 1 | 2 | Next The BlackBerry Storm was badly bruised by reviewers soon after its release, especially by an overwhelmingly negative review by David Pogue, the most influential tech writer, in The New York Times. Afterwards, there was so much p...

pdastreet.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:31

Average rating:0

The BlackBerry Storm was badly bruised by reviewers soon after its release, especially by an overwhelmingly negative review by David Pogue, the most influential tech writer, in The New York Times. Afterwards, there was so much piling-on, that you might...

wirelessinfo.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:35

Average rating:0

Research in Motion has finally joined in on the touchscreen fray with the Blackberry Storm, the first Blackberry ever without some sort of physical keyboard. Offered by Verizon at $199 with a 2-year contract, it boasts almost all the top features compe...

Looking at the scoring results for the Storm, it adds up to a solid device that can do a little bit of everything from media playback and capture to strong organizer and messaging capabilities. We were a bit disappointed that the still image resolutio...

mobilechoiceuk.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:36

Average rating:80

we are blown away by the Storm. Fair enough, the virtual QWERTY keyboard is fiddly, but it is as good as (if not better than) the iPhone’s version. The clickable touch-screen function is excellent – as is the video playback, the web browsing and the...

The clickable touch-screen UI is generally excellent, as is the video function and the social networking apps...
There is no Wi-Fi and BlackBerry fanatics will find the virtual keypad fiddly.Look and Feel...
Verdict If it had Wi-Fi, this would have been a five-star phone...

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Livedigitally.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:38

Average rating:0

I had some time to play with the BlackBerry Storm last week, and I’m surprised how much I disliked it. I feel it was a complete misstep on the part of RIM, and is indicative of the problems of handset manufacturers short-sighted thinking as they compe...

recombu.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:38

Average rating:60

Having made its name with keyboard-toting handsets for the corporate email crowd, RIM heads off in a different direction -- aimed squarely at the iPhone. It's the first touchscreen BlackBerry boasting a clickable touchscreen, a 3.2-megapixel camera, GP...

RIM certainly hasn't fallen on its face with the first touchscreen BlackBerry Storm -- it's a stylish and feature-packed handset that does a lot of things well. However, the lack of Wi-Fi and the debatable merits of a clickable touchscreen keyboard may...

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g4tv.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:80

Video Review: Reports are that Verizon stores have had some scuffles over todays gadget in its limited release, but weve got one and wed like to tell you all about the new BlackBerry Storm with its 3G, GPS, web browsing, 3.2 megapixel camera, and Mi...

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letstalk.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:70

The first BlackBerry to sport a touchscreen (that’s more of a push-screen) has arrived. That’s right, the BlackBerry Storm. There’s a lot to like about the Storm and with every new form factor there’s also a lot to learn. Read: be prepared to invest a...

Digitaltrends.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:39

Average rating:65

Enough with all the buzz about “killing” the iPhone, already! Every smartphone has its merits, and not every company is out to steal Apple’s thunder. For example: Nokia has the amazing N96 camera phone (and a forthcoming 5800 touch...

Good call quality, High quality camera, Built-in GPS, Good media support, Lots of extras...
Cramped keyboard, Typing is difficult, Interface is slow at times, *...
There’s a lot more we could say about the touch interface – RIM has quite a few things to learn here, and the manufacturer seems to be unaware that the hover-and-click approach is very awkward. (For two days, we tried to get used to the c...

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technewsworld.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:40

Average rating:0

The Storm, Research In Motions touchscreen BlackBerry, is a compelling phone that rivals the iPhone in likability, writes Mike Wendland. However, its still not enough to make him want to switch. The Storms touchscreen requires the user to actually c...

slashgear.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:40

Average rating:40

In part one of our Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Storm 9530 review we looked at the hardware - including the unique touchscreen - the preinstalled software and our initial impressions, together with some preliminary battery feedback. Now, in part two, w...

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macworld.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:41

Average rating:80

by Rosemary Hattersley and Mark Hattersley, macworld.co.uk Editors Note: The following article is reprinted from Macworld UK. Visit Macworld U.K.s blog page for the latest Mac news from across the Atlantic. It’s been nearly two years since Steve Jobs...

Unique click-able touchscreen, high speed 3G support, good Web browser; superb email client and contact management...
Lacks wi-fi; cut-and-paste solution is inelegent; lacks multi-touch zoom...
While the BlackBerry Storm is by no means the perfect smartphone, there are many aspects of it we admire. The clickable touchscreen works very well - we liked the fact you need to apply definite pressure to initiate a command or enter a character. It...

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gizmodo.com

Updated:
2013-11-09 07:48:41

Average rating:0

It's hard to overstate how important the BlackBerry Storm is to RIM and Verizon. It's RIM's bold effort to fend off the iPhone and Verizon's best hope for a star handset that draws people in, or at least keeps them from bailing. The Storm&...

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Geek.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

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The BlackBerry Storm (9530 smartphone) is one of the most anticipated mobile phones since the iPhone. There are a couple of reasons why the Storm has generated excitement. The first reason being that it’s the first touch-screen BlackBerry; the second b...

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wired.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

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The BlackBerry Storm is a lot of things: Its the first touchscreen device ever made by RIM, it has a 3.2-MP camera and it features cut-and-paste tech. But then theres an even longer list of what the Storm is not: The software isnt fully realized, th...

Click screen is a revelation for touchcompatible devices. Converts iTunes to BlackBerry media without breaking a sweat. Included GSM card means the Storm is a true globetrotter — it can work in virtually any foreign port. Photos, video and text pop like I...
OS lag on a piece of hardware this gorgeous is unacceptable. Scrolling through menus is jagged, slow and pokey. Accelerometer sometimes takes a good 5 to 10 seconds to orient itself. Lack of WiFi is lame. Verizon's totalitarian control over the Storm's OS...

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allthingsd.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

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To its fiercest devotees, one of the best things about the BlackBerry is its carefully designed physical keyboard, which the skilled BlackBerry addict can play like a violin. These folks scorn Apple’s popular iPhone, whose keyboard is virtual and must...

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engadget.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

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By now most of us have heard this story in one fashion or another: when Steve Jobs and Apple were in the planning stages of the iPhone, the first carrier they brought the device to was America's largest network, Verizon. Even if you haven't heard how the...

Clean industrial design, BlackBerry OS updated for touchscreen, Verizon is rocksolid...
Onscreen QWERTY / SurePress is awful, OS is dated, Sluggish performance overall...
It's clear from the device itself and the massive promotional push that both RIM and Verizon are giving the Storm that they view this as a proper threat to the iPhone's dominance in the smartphone market. Over the last few weeks we've been bombarded with...

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askmen.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

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For all of those dedicated Verizon users who were left out to watch as AT&T and Apple had all the fun with the iPhone, it is now officially time to get excited. Worldwide cell phone giant BlackBerry has announced the Storm, a touchscreen-enabled smartp...

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stuff.tv

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2013-11-09 07:48:41

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While today’s slew of touch phones are all striving to emulate the ’s fluid multi-touch magic – the Android-powered is the closet yet – BlackBerry creator RIM has approached the touchscreen concept from a completely different angl...

Good clickable touchscreen. Highly thumbable virtual keyboards. Integrated 3.5mm jack...
No built-in Wi-Fi. Expected more potent camera. Poor video recording quality...
The Storm’s click-tastic debut is one of the best touchscreens on the market. Now we need some added features to back it up...

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tomsguide.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:42

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The Storm does have multi-touch support and gesturing capability. You’ll be able to select a block of text by putting one finger at the start and the other where you want the selection to stop. You can tap in the browser to zoom in and slide your fing...

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hhcmag.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:43

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October 8, 2008 -- With the Apple iPhone juggernaut showing no signs of slowing down, everyone else must make sure not to be left behind. Thats probably why on October 8th, 2008 Verizon Wireless, Vodafone and RIM reminded again that the BlackBerr...

phonescoop.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:43

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Body bottom / main keys landscape mode top keys left side right side metal back memory card slot iPhone / Storm iPhone / Storm Storm / Curve Storm / CurveClick a thumbnail above for a larger view.Research In Motion (RIM) and Verizon Wireless are prep...

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v3.co.uk

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2013-11-09 07:48:43

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RIMs first touch-screen device will not be available until sometime between now and Christmas, but we managed to get a brief hands-on during a meeting with the company.The BlackBerry Storm is about the same size and shape as the BlackBerry Bold, but t...

Smartdevicecentral.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:43

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RIMs first touch-screen BlackBerry, the Storm 9530, has the first touch screen you can actually physically click. Combine this innovative display with global high-speed cellular, a high-resolution camera, and an improved Web browser and you have a Bla...

tech-faq.com

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2013-11-09 07:48:44

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Recommended: Click Here to Update All of Your PCs Outdated Drivers RIMs BlackBerry Storm is often compared (and contrasted) with the renowned Apple smartphone, the iPhone. Although similar in appearance, the Storm provides a few key options that are...

techworld.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:26

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The BlackBerry Storm 9500 is something of a departure for RIM, and not just because it's the first touchscreen BlackBerry. It's also a handset that has been jointly designed by its customers - the mobile phone operators Verizon and Vodafone.Unlike som...

While the BlackBerry Storm 9500 is by no means the perfect smartphone, there are many aspects of it we admire. The clickable touchscreen works very well – we liked the fact you need to apply definite pressure to initiate a command or enter a character...

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thebuzzmedia.com

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2014-01-03 18:47:26

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Laurence Hartje just sent in a mini-review of the BlackBerry Storm on the Vodafone network, here it is in it’s entirety:I’ve been lusting after a Storm, and since it launched in England before the US (and I’m over here at the moment) I thought I’d swin...