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BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Phone (Verizon Wireless)

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Brand BlackBerry

Color Black

Type Wireless Phone

Release Date 2008-11-16

List Price $499.99

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Key Features

Quick 3G connectivity thanks to the dependable Verizon Wireless EV–DO, Rev A network
Global roaming abilities together with data access in extra than 185 destinations
3.25-inch, high-resolution capacitive touchscreen together with multi-touch support and included functions counting Send, End, Menu, Escape (480 x 360 pixels, 184ppi)
New SurePress technology makes clicking the display practically effortless and offers greater consistency together with tactile response across whole screen. Use natural gestures such as pointing and clicking to interact together with the features and applications.
BlackBerry OS 5.0 consists of typing accuracy and selection innovations, as well as usability and visual enhancements such as inertial scrolling, spin boxes this do it easier to set dates and times, gradient shading on buttons, and extra 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 contain journey, productivity, entertainment, games, social networking and sharing, news and weather, and extra.
BlackBerry Internet Service proposes simple access to up to 10 supported personal and work email accounts and one BlackBerry email account.
Compatible together with BlackBerry Enterprise Server for complex safety and IT administration features inside IBM Lotus Domino, Microsoft Exchange and Novell GroupWise settings. Clients running BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 will gain the capability to set follow-up flags, manage e-mail folders, access remote files (Windows Shares), forward appointments, view calendar attachments, and extra.
View attachments counting JPEG, Adobe PDF, and Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Social networking apps contain Facebook for BlackBerry, Flickr Photo Uploader for BlackBerry, and MySpace for BlackBerry
3.2 megapixel camera together with 2x digital zoom, autofocus, Picture Stabilization (IS), flash and video recording abilities
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 together with your BlackBerry smartphone. If you're a Mac customer, just select the "media" option and you're ready to sync your iTunes music collection from your BlackBerry smartphone onto your Mac.
Included GPS for use together with the BlackBerry Maps applications as well as other setting-based applications and photo geotagging.
VZ Navigator and VZ Navigator Global capable for voice-guided turn-by-turn directions and setting services together 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 together with stereo music streaming (A2DP) abilities as well as hands-free earpieces and car kits and tethering together with your PC (together with optional tethering plan). (Study extra)
Full messaging abilities counting SMS topic, MMS image and IM instantaneous messaging (via popular services)
2 GB of onboard media storage
Integrated 16 GB microSD card and compatibility together with optional microSD cards up to 16 GB in size
Improved BlackBerry Browser together with faster JavaScript and CSS processing as well as support for Gears and BlackBerry Widgets.
Voice dialing abilities
Airplane mode lets you to pay attention to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off
Speakerphone for hands-free conference calling

Vital 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 speak 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 proposes up to 5 hours of speak time and 305 hours (12.7 days) of standby time, and up to 6 hours of speak time and 281 hours (11.7 days) of standby time when running on a 3G UMTS network (2100 MHz).

What's in the Box
BlackBerry Storm2 receiver, 16 GB microSD memory card, rechargeable battery, microUSB international charger together with international clips, USB cable, wired 3.5mm stereo earpiece, pre-installed SIM card, fast reference guide, documentation kit, global support kit

Verizon Wireless Services

Global Roaming Abilities: Together with this mobile phone, you can connect to wireless networks from Europe to South America to Asia thanks to its quad-band GSM/EDGE/GPRS connectivity as well as high-speed 3G HSPA compatibility (2100 MHz networks). It comes pre-installed together with a SIM card, so clients who plan to journey abroad can activate global service at the time of buy or by calling Verizon Wireless prior to leaving the U.S. For those who journey abroad frequently, the Verizon Wireless Global Value Plan proposes discounted roaming abilities together with data access in extra than 185 destinations.
VZ Navigator together with Global Ability: Together with this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be effective to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps.
In addition, this phone is compatible together with the VZ Navigator Global service, which enables you to locate locations and access turn-by-turn directions in North America and Western Europe, counting Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom (together with extra being added). Helping to alleviate stress or confusion caused by reading road marks or directions in an unfamiliar language, VZ Navigator Global lets you to select either English or Spanish as the default language, and miles or kilometers to mark distances. You'll in addition be effective to locate restaurants, gas stations, banks/ATMs and other popular spots in these countries utilizing Local Search.
V CAST Music together with Rhapsody: Access this special digital music service for RealNetworks and for MTV Networks, which brings unlimited monthly access to music on up to three Rhapsody-compatible mobile phones and players and online on multiple PCs and Web browsers. For a monthly fee (billed on your Verizon Wireless bill), you can load and reload your subscription songs from your PC to your V CAST Music together with Rhapsody phone as often as you would like, and get your music on the go.
On PCs running the Windows XP or higher operating system, you can in addition browse, preview and buy music utilizing the V CAST Music together with Rhapsody software, which is available as a free download from the V CAST Music together with Rhapsody download website. Additional subscription charges applicable.
V CAST Video on Demand: This optional service enables you to watch full-length TV shows in addition news, sports, weather and exist entertainment video clips. It features extra than 100 full-length programs from leading broadcast and cable networks, ranging from highly-rated drama and comedy series to reality programs and kids's programming. V CAST Video on Demand in addition brings exist sporting events, counting NHL hockey games and an upcoming slate of college football games
The service proposes unlimited viewing of Basic Videos and the ESPN MVP channel. You can select from 14 categories, counting Entertainment, Children, Music, Sports, Comedy, News, Pop Culture, Information, Women, Latino, Home & Leisure, Multicultural, Cutting Edge, and Hollywood. Additional subscription charges applicable.
Visual Voice Mail: This innovative service enables you to delete, respond and forward voice mail messages not including having to pay attention to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the perfect tool for the busy mobile professional who may want to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features contain on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), make up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and respond via call back, topic or even voice mail.
Mobile Broadband Connect: Use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two utilizing a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The Mobile Broadband Connect tethered modem ability is perfect when you're traveling and want to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And together with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an more PC Card or other devices.

Study Extra

Wireless Liberty together with Bluetooth

This phone offers Bluetooth wireless connectivity (version 2.1+EDR), and consists of profiles for communication earpiece, hands-free car kits, and document transport. Together with the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock. You can connect your laptop (either via Bluetooth or wired USB) and enjoy dial-up networking--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server (additional charges applicable and subscription to Mobile Broadband Connect service necessary).

Technical Specifications

Memory: 2 GB internal storage, 256 MB flash memory
Memory extension: microSD/SDHC cards (up to 16 GB); one 16 GB microSD card is integrated
Digital audio compatibility: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA
Digital video compatibility: MPEG4, WMV, H.263, H.264
USB 2.0 connectivity (microUSB)
3.5mm earpiece/headphone jack
Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3
Password protection and screen lock
Ring Tones: Polyphonic (MIDI/MP3) and vibrate mode
Multi-lingual support: English, French and Spanish

Additional Accessories

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Wireless Solutions Gel for BlackBerry 9550, Storm 2 (Black)

Wireless Solutions Casefor BlackBerry 9550, Storm 2 (Clear)

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Customer Reviews

Not an improvement over earlier version 2010-03-13

By Steve Van Landingham (San Francisco, CA)

I made the mistake recently of believing some of the hype that the Storm 2 was an improvement over the earlier version. It is not true. You still need to pull the battery on a regular basis, and it is so sslllooooowwwwwww. It is especially problematic if you want to interface with google aps. Neither Verizon or Blackberry will provide assistance as they don't interface with google, and google doesn't have customer support, so good luck.
I heard from people with the droid, and they are much happier. I made a huge 2-year mistake!

If you like BB, stick with the rest of the line 2010-03-05

By Eric R. (Atlanta)

To each their own of course... but coming from an 8900 I was really hoping for more. I found the touchscreen to be very challenging to use for even casual messaging. (Why own a blackberry if you're not into data entry on your phone?)

I also was disappointed in the resolution of the screen, again being used to a razor sharp 8900 and after having test-driven the Droid in a store.

The OS clearly isn't built for a rotating touchscreen. Many apps don't support rotation or even touch input.

And the keyboard. You can't see what letter you're pressing as it illuminates UNDER your finger. I found the auto-dictionary slow and not nearly as quick on the Droid. I tried multi-press, suretype, everything to no avail.

And let's face it people. RIM's browser is poor. I returned the phone and got a Droid - which I'm using to post this review. That would have taken HOURS on the Storm.

If you're a blackberry user, stay with the fine Curve or Bold lines. Leave the touchscreens to Apple, HTC and Motorola. If only VZW had the 9700...

BB Storm 2 review 2010-02-13

By Zachary Zink

I recently purchased the Storm 2 for work. I would have preferred a Droid or I phone but needed to get a BB phone for security reasons. I ordered my Storm 2 from amazon at less than half the price of the cost from Verizon and received it with 2 business days. The storm 2 that I received was junk! the call button didn't work and the phone kept resetting on me. It was completely unusable. I sent it back and figured that i would get the tour instead even though it lacked Wifi. After using it in the store i realized that the buttons on the Tour were kind of small for me so I ordered another storm 2. The second storm 2 that amazon sent me arrived in 1 business day and worked perfectly. It is very responsive and easy to type on. I am much faster on it then on the tour because of my finger size. I also like the suretype option when typing one handed. The e-mail capability of this phone is very impressive as was the call quality. After using this phone for a while I can honestly say that I am very glad that I gave the storm 2 another try. the storm 2 is not a multimedia machine, like the droid or the iphone, and the Black Berry app store is both pathetic and expensive; But, it handles emails, scheduling, and contacts better then any phone I have seen. The picture resolution is fantastic and it is loaded with features.

Overall I think Blackberry's second Storm it a vast improvement over the first. As long as you dont get a broken one.

Surprised by how much I like it 2010-01-29

By mjlnyc (New York, NY)

I have used BBs for business for years. I never thought I would like a touch screen but my company switched to Verizon and rather than get the Tour I got the Storm 2. I thought, what the heck, I can send it back in 30d if I don't like it. The first day I had it I hated it. Then 2 things happened: I installed the leaked OS .428 found on [...], and I started to use Suretype. The former fixed the issue with the 4 convenience keys being hard to press, and the latter made typing emails (my #1 use for the BB) a breeze. Now I would never go back to a traditional physical keyboard BB. It is so intuitive to navigate by touch. Also I actually watched a whole movie on my phone - something I would never consider with my old 8800 BB. I strongly suggest as your first accessory the Otterbox Defender case. It makes the phone so much more functional for me because it is very well-protected and also easier to grip. Now that I'm not worried about an accidental drop, I actually use the phone much more! BTW I am also so happy to have switched from AT&T to Verizon (I'm in NYC). Much better voice and data signals. If you are on the fence about this phone, check out the Storm 2 forums on [...], ask questions, and consider giving it a try. You have 30 days to send it back if you don't like it. But give it a few days before you give up on it - you may learn to love it like I did.

Good for a touch screen 2010-01-10

By deadbirdgolf

I own the Storm 2 and being a blackberry it is a great phone in many areas. Like other BB's it is easy to use, built solidly and has great reception. The Sure Press mode on the virtual keyboard is very easy to use. The only negative I can give this phone is the vibration mode. It is the WORST of all cell phones I have ever owned. Do not count on this phone vibrating strongly enough for you to realize a call or message is coming through. Won't happen. Keep the ringer on and you will be ok, but for people like myself that like using vibration mode, forget it. Go buy a Droid. That will give you a massage with it's strong vibration mode.

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