The slick new BlackBerry Storm with its very stunning display and colors has been quite widely anticipated. It was boasted as one of the hottest BlackBerry devices to appear in modern times, and it has carried out its promise in some parts. Let us see where the BlackBerry Storm rises above the ordinary and where it falls short.
Connectivity This is certainly one of its strongest features. The phone generally uses a CDMA dual band of 800/1900 MHz, but switches over to the GSM Quad Band of 850/900/1800/1900 MHz when it is on global roaming. There are typical geographical networks too, such as the UMTS European and the Asian 3G, both of an awesome 2100 MHz. With its versatile connectivity, it is certain that the phone does not become useless anywhere.

Size and Dimensions With its dimensions of 4.4 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches, the BlackBerry Storm falls under the category of the mid sized smartphones from BlackBerry. Since its thickness is just about half an inch, it is quite conveniently portable. However, the phone is definitely heavy. At 5.5 oz, it is presently among the heaviest BlackBerry phones. You must check if you are happy with its weight, although the size itself should be no problem.

Camera One of the reasons for the expectation of the BlackBerry Storm was the promise of a effective camera. Nonetheless, the phone under-delivers here; the camera is of an decent 3.2 MP resolution which isn't bad, but there have been better resolutions earlier. It has good video features though (one point where it scores over the iPhone) and has features like flash and auto focus.

Display The screen resolution is 360 x 480 pixels and at 3.2 diagonal inches, it is one of the best cameras for its visibility and workspace. The screen is really smart; it is a TFT screen with 65,536 colors and a light sensor which allows good visibility even in sunlight. It is also a touchscreen which adds greatly to its convenience of usage.

Memory Memory is ample, but it depends upon what kind of requirements you'll have. It has a 1 GB intrinsic memory, which is quite decent for storing contacts and several data files and folders, but if you are looking for a larger memory, you do have a memory slot where you are able to attach an additional device. This memory slot comprises of a microSD or microSDHC; you can choose from among them.

Other Specifications BlackBerry Storm runs on the awesome BlackBerry OS 4.7. It has a phone memory of 128 MB RAM and 192 MB ROM, making it a very effective phone. It runs various sorts of multimedia applications, so converters will not be highly necessary if you're transferring files from your PC to the smartphone. It uses an HTML browser and has stereo Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity with the provision of a microUSB port.

There are several useful features also. There is a phone book with a lot of features, and there are various other crucial applications such as a calendar, a to-do reminder, a notes application, a calculator and a calendar.

Verdict

The BlackBerry Storm is a purchase you will not regret, in spite of its weight being on the heavier side. On all other counts, the phone is a superior smartphone, for personal as well as for business use.