Does The Blackberry Storm Is The Closest Apple iPhone Competitor ?

By Indra Nasution

I purposely made the title above with more direct aim at both the competitive nuances of each is a touch screen phone with touch screen feature relies. Hhmmm Blackberry again why this gadget is a frequently discussed and why the touch screen phone is so phenomenal? Rumors out say a Blackberry soared as U.S. President. Mr Barrack Obama at campaign using the Blackberry for daily communications and campaign affairs and even his campaign team had to use it or in other words, Obama was hanging with this gadget is indeed reliable. Then if the Blackberry’s popularity soared because used for communications at the Obama campaign are now have become the No. 1 in the U.S.?, I think too naive, although it factor that Obama has a significant contribution to boost the popularity of blackberry. Then what about the Apple Iphone? iphone that can be said to be a pioneer in the design and touch screen phone feature proved so many touch screen phones that mimics Apple iphone in terms of design, stylish and even mimic the exact same in all aspects related to the iphone. In a business world that increasingly tough competition all things related to the imitation of a product can be said about the general, when a loud boom product in the company’s market competitors tends to be similar to imitation something very ironic but that’s business. Apple iphone launch of the first full touch screen phone with a screen width of the handset itself, which later became a phenomenal and revolutionary, and then introduce Blackberry Storm Blackberry 9500, 9530 and the latest Blackberry Storm 2 9550 both touch screen phone, although a similar but both were differ both in terms of features stylish design and other applications, even said not to imitate each other but more likely to complement each other. I tend to see this as a positive thing because each has a very characteristic that distinguishes them thick touch screen phone from other brands. Especially Apple iphone which is more likely to lead to the element of entertainment and Macintosh if characteristic of the Black Storm compared to tend to the business office. Both are touch screen phone are the same as innovative and unique in terms of application features, design, shape, stylish can be said to compete head to head, but both have different market shares, although not too significant because the purchase decision again depends on each individual people who are also adapted to other factors such as factor, whether you are a mobile, or you just need to communicate it, or you are a hedonism that had a lot of money and it is the trend and to express lifestyle? It is a choice. What about you? please read the review below before you make a purchase touch screen phone.

Stay connected to the people, places and things that matter most with the BlackBerry Storm2 from Verizon Wireless, the second generation of RIM’s innovative and award-winning touch screen phone. Featuring the BlackBerry OS 5.0, the Storm2 is enhanced with an improved touch screen phone platform, larger internal memory (now 2 GB), Wi-Fi networking capabilities (802.11b/g), and hundreds of hardware and software enhancements. And whether traveling to Europe or Asia, the Storm2 provides globetrotters the freedom of reliable global connectivity with the reliable Verizon Wireless high-speed 3G CDMA network here in the United States and compatibility with GSM and 3G UMTS networks abroad.

Cool Features

• Fast 3G connectivity thanks to the reliable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
• Global roaming capabilities with data access in more than 185 destinations
• 3.25-inch, high-resolution capacitive touch screen phone with multi-touch support and integrated functions including Send, End, Menu, Escape (480 x 360 pixels, 184ppi)
• New SurePress technology makes clicking the display practically effortless and provides greater consistency with tactile response across whole screen. Use natural gestures such as pointing and clicking to interact with the features and applications.
• BlackBerry OS 5.0 includes typing accuracy and selection improvements, as well as usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes that make it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons, and more use of animation.
• Support for BlackBerry App World featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for BlackBerry smartphones. Categories include travel, productivity, entertainment, games, social networking and sharing, news and weather, and more.
• BlackBerry Internet Service offers easy access to up to 10 supported personal and work email accounts and one BlackBerry email account.
• Compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for advanced security and IT administration features within IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise environments. Customers running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the ability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and more.
• View attachments including JPEG, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Social networking apps include Facebook for BlackBerry, Flickr Photo Uploader for BlackBerry, and MySpace for BlackBerry
• 3.2 megapixel camera with 2x digital zoom, autofocus, Image Stabilization (IS), flash and video recording capabilities
• Digital audio and video playback
• BlackBerry Media Sync is built right into your BlackBerry Desktop Software and lets you sync your desktop iTunes or Windows Media Player music files with your BlackBerry smartphone. If you’re a Mac user, just choose the “media” option and you’re ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac.
• Integrated GPS for use with the BlackBerry Maps applications as well as other location-based applications and photo geotagging.
• VZ Navigator and VZ Navigator Global capable for voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and location services both in the United States and Western Europe.
• Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go
• Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity with stereo music streaming (A2DP) capabilities as well as hands-free headsets and car kits and tethering with your PC (with optional tethering plan)
• Full messaging capabilities including SMS text, MMS picture and IM instant messaging (via popular services)
• 2 GB of onboard media storage
• Included 16 GB microSD card and compatibility with optional microSD cards up to 16 GB in size
• Improved BlackBerry Browser with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets.
• Voice dialing capabilities
• Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
• Speakerphone for hands-free conference calling

The Storm2 significantly improves the touch screen phone interactivity with new SurePress technology, which is based on an electronic system that provides the user with tactile feedback when the touch screen phone is pressed. The new system responds equally to gentle pressure applied anywhere on the surface of the screen and makes clicking the display practically effortless. It also offers multi-touch support, allowing you to type a letter with one thumb even while their other thumb may still be touching or resting on another letter, thus enabling faster typing and multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt -key combinations.

This mobile handset multimedia powerhouse is compatible with the V Cast Music with Rhapsody service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via the fast Verizon Wireless 3G EV-DO data network, and the V CAST Video on Demand service that enables you to watch full-length TV shows plus news, sports, weather and live entertainment video clips.

You’ll stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service, as well as be able to find your way in foreign destination using the VZ Navigator Global service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you’ll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to. The elegantly designed Storm2 offers a smooth design and premium finish with sloped edges, chrome accents, glass lens and stainless steel backplate. Other features include a 3.2-megapixel camera/camcorder, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, included 16 GB microSD memory card.

Measurement Statistics
The BlackBerry Storm2 weighs 5.5 ounces and measures 4.4 x 2.4 x 0.53 inches. Its 1400 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 5.5 hours of talk time, and up to 269 hours (11.2 days) of standby time while on the Verizon Wireless CDMA/EVDO Rev. A network (800/1900 MHz). When accessing GSM networks (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) while abroad, the Storm2 offers up to 5 hours of talk time and 305 hours (12.7 days) of standby time, and up to 6 hours of talk time and 281 hours (11.7 days) of standby time when running on a 3G UMTS network (2100 MHz).

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