RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 Review - Introduction and Design

Reviewed by: Emily Anderson - Jan 13, 2010

Introduction

The BlackBerry Storm 2 is the same size and has a design similar to its predecessor, the Storm. But as with most things, the difference is on the inside. The Storm 2 has more storage space, quicker response to touching the screen, and technology that helps make typing and selecting accurate.

It also has high-speed Internet via Verizon's 3G mobile network and Wi-Fi, handles up to 10 email accounts and has Microsoft Office editing, creation and viewing capability.

The Storm 2 is fast but could be faster, with Internet speeds not quite reaching the top of the smartphone heap, and a lot of pressing needed for the screen to respond.

Its 3.2-megapixel camera could also stand to take sharper images and the camcorder needs more editing options. It comes with entertainment and messaging options, but there's not much new to set the Storm 2 apart from the long list of smartphone options people currently have.

Design

The differences between the Storm and the Storm 2 aren't so much in their design. The Storm 2 is the exact same size as the Storm, but five grams heavier. Both are dominated by their screens, have a black exterior, and no physical QWERTY keypad (a downside for the large-thumbed among us).

RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 The Storm 2 has a bar of call send, menu, back and call end keys below the screen. A power button and a mute key are located on the top of the phone and a speaker is located on the bottom of the phone.

Volume and camera keys are on the right side of the phone and a voice dialing key and a micro USB/charger port are on the left side. The back of the phone has a durable battery cover and a camera lens and flash.

The Storm 2 has a sleek design and a large screen. It's not for the touch-screen shy and those that prefer a physical keypad, and it's not worth a trade-in from a regular Storm if the person just wants a smaller phone, because the design hasn't changed much.

Out of the box, the RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 comes with a lithium ion battery, BlackBerry 3.5mm stereo headset, USB cable, pre-installed SIM card, preinstalled 16GB microSD memory card, micro-USB international charger with adaptor clips, quick reference guide, global support kit, tips foldout, documentation kit, and VZAccess Manager CD-ROM.

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