Blackberry Storm 2

The Blackberry Storm 2 is the successor of the Blackberry Storm in which touchscreen buttons replace the traditional buttons on the first version. Not only that, the button controls on the side have also undergone change. It is also known as the Blackberry 9550 after its predecessor, the Blackberry 9350.
Specifications
The Blackberry Storm 2 measures 111.1 mm x 60.3 mm x 14.3 mm (H x W x D) in dimension. It utilizes a Li-Ion battery. There is also a colour TFT display that has a resolution of 360 x 480 pixels. Not only that, the display also has light sensor features and functions as a touch screen. The touchscreen also utilizes SurePress Technology for minimal errors. In addition to that, the Blackberry Storm 2 also has a built-in 3.2 mega pixel camera that is capable of performing video recording. Other camera features incorporated into it include auto focus, flash, LED and digital zoom. In terms of multimedia, the Blackberry Storm 2 has video playback functions and can play formats including MPEG4, WMV, H.263 and H.264. Not only that, it can also play music formats including MP3 and AAC. There is also a memory slot for memory expansion that is compatible with micro SDHC memory cards. The Blackberry Storm 2 is a smart phone that runs on a BlackBerry operating system 5.0. In terms of data input, the Blackberry Storm 2 also has predictive text input functions. As for connectivity, the Blackberry Storm 2 incorporates a HTML browser. It also has a micro USB port as well as a 3.5 mm headphone jack. In addition to that, the Blackberry Storm 2 is 802.11 b/ 802/11 g Wi-Fi enabled and has Bluetooth support. Additional features include phonebook, PIM, voice, email and GPS. The phonebook’s capacity depends on the system memory and can store multiple numbers per contact as well as features picture ID and ring ID. As for the PIM, it includes functions such as alarm, calendar, calculator, to-do, and notes. Voice features include dialing, commands, recording and speaker phone. In terms of email, the Blackberry Storm 2 features IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Domino and Blackberry connect. In addition to that, the Blackberry Storm 2 also has a built-in GPS and accelerometer for convenience sake. It is also equipped with BlackBerry Maps. Compatible networks include GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900, HSDPA 900, 1900 and 2100 and EDGE. Other functions include SMS, MMS, Email, instant messaging, Java, Documents to go that are compatible with Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PDF. In terms of multimedia, the Blackberry Storm 2 also incorporates a media player, and a video player. There is also a voice memo function and an organiser. The Blackberry Storm 2 comes with 2 GB of internal memory with the option to expand via MicroSD up to 16 GB. The Blackberry Storm 2 is also has Geotagging capabilities.
Reviews

“After a lackluster debut into the touchscreen arena RIM’s second effort aims to right the wrongs of SurePress with the BlackBerry Storm 2 9550. The clickable screen has stayed, but undergone major reconstruction. There are now four sensors registering your input, as opposed to just one on the original. This allows for multiple inputs to be registered at the same time, which greatly improves the typing experience. Otherwise the device remains very similar to the original Storm 9530.” (PhoneArena, 2009)

“The unannounced BlackBerry Storm 2 will be featuring 360 × 480 resolution capacitive screen. When the phone is off, the screen will be fixed but, the users can resume clicking once the phone is switched on. The earlier version of Storm 2 came with big gap between that frame and the display that results in wobble and dust around the area. Storm 2 is reducing that gap in the design and hence it would feel cleaner.” (MobileFoneReviews, 2009)

“It’s obviously worth pointing out that this is a preproduction device running non-final software, and so much of the stuff complained about could well be tweaked into place before the Storm 2 hits Verizon shelves later this year. Having read this particular preview, we reckon RIM have got quite a bit of work ahead of them.” (SlashGear, 2009)