usability, performance, portability, price, screen

reliability, connectivity, apps

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Solid OS with a good number of features ; Responsive touchscreen ; Easy to use media player ; Superbly intuitive texting

Poor internet browser ; Annoying SurePress touchscreen ; Poor build quality in the battery cover

A smartphone that initially unimpresses but quickly comes to the user willing to put in a couple of hours effort. A far cry from the horror of the first Storm and hopefully the sign of good touchscreen phones to come from RIM

Premium feel ; great email service ; easy and intuitive to use ; App World is growing

Video performance is poor ; audio and web browsing could be better ; SurePress’ control system is unconvinving

Lacks punch with music Aside from the touch-and-push control system, the BlackBerry OS 5.0 interface proves largely enjoyable. Although the screen is less visually impressive than that of rivals, it's fast to navigate.

Email service, screen quality

The SurePress screen is stiff, no multi-touch, OS looking stale, browser

The BlackBerry Storm 2 is a vast improvement on the Storm. It's a better hardware design and better software build that gives you a better experience all around.

Screen, interface, features

No Wi-Fi, battery will only last you a day, click screen will take a few moments to get used to

Has Research In Motion cracked the touchscreen? It seems they have. While the iPhone still offers plenty to the consumer, the lack of a number of key features such as MMS, video, a 2-megapixel camera, no Bluetooth data, no camera flash, no desktop...

The new "Click through" touchscreen technology

No Wi-Fi (but we're kind of clutching at straws!)

The BlackBerry Storm2 is definitely an upgrade from the first Storm in design and usability. And while the keyboard handles better, we still can't really get the hang of it. Before you decide to purchase the BlackBerry Storm2, try it out. If you...

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...

The Storm's SurePress touch-screen takes some acclimation and the onscreen keyboard is a bit cramped. The smartphone can still be sluggish even after the firmware update. 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, there are bugs and performance issues that prevent the Storm from delivering its full potential.

Next-gen SurePress makes typing bearable, excellent emailing capabilities and setup, good Facebook integration.

Can be slow at times, UI cold and boring, camera only so-so.

SurePress technology ; Advance OS ; Flushed 3.5mm jack ; Predictive text

microSD still hidden ; Camera still average ; Vodafone lock-in

All in all, the Storm2 mightily impresses us. It’s leaps and bounds ahead of its younger sibling, meaning the only trade off is whether or not you’re willing to sign up to exclusive provider Vodafone.

Wi-Fi on board at last, SurePress screen has been given a tweak

Crashes cause major issues

Better than the original, but the BlackBerry Storm 2 isn't quite the hottest smartphone going