Blackberry Storm 2 Review: SurePress Technology Improved
Research in Motion (RIM) makes its second attempt in smartphones market touch of the hand, precisely, the Blackberry Storm 2 or Blackberry 9520, a revision of the original model that adds some features and improves defects that prevented the Storm put a dent in this difficult segment.
Equipped with 3.25-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity and more memory for storage and operations, New Storm is virtually identical in appearance and handling to its predecessor. Let’s take a look.
Design and Display
Externally, Storm 2 differs very little from the original Storm. The design remains unchanged except for (again according to RIM) some in materials improvements. The device measures 112.5 x 62.2 x 14 mm and weighs 160 grams, slightly less light than other smartphones in its class.
Storm 2 The screen measures 3.25 inches diagonal and has of 480 × 360 pixels resolution. Its position guided by accelerometer and has a new proximity sensor which is very common in the first model. The new Storm accelerometer remains better than the original one, whose position is alternated wildly at the slightest movement.
The Touch Screen
Research in Motion repeats SurePress technology that makes the whole screen as a large button. In the original model, SurePress technology trusted their fate to a single button and more than one user complained of poor response. For this release, the manufacturer has provided four independent s pressure zones that is supposed to improve this sensitivity problem.
Storage, Camera and Multimedia
The Storm 2 doubles the performance of the original model with 256MB of RAM and 2GB of internal memory, expandable to 16GB through the other port for MicroSD cards.
As for the camera remains at 3.15-megapixel (2048 × 1536 pixels in JPG format) with autofocus, LED flash, geolocation and image stabilizer. It also records video and, as in the previous model, brings no front camera for video conferencing.
The multimedia features of the device that reach MP4, H.264 or WMV video, supported also by an ability to sync with iTunes and the Windows player.
Connectivity
The Blackberry Storm 2 connections include HSDPA 7.2 MB / S, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, A-GPS with Blackberry Maps and a first time, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g. physically, the terminal offers audio jack of 3.5 mm and microUSB for charging and PC connection.
The Power
Another interesting aspect of the new Storm is its battery; a 1400 milliamp battery can endure 6 hours talk on 3G and up to 280 hours, also on 3G networks.
The Storm 2 will be exclusively distributed by Vodafone, which has exclusive terminal by December. No specified price or exact departure dates for now.
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BlackBerry Curve 8520, Economical BlackBerry
Research in Motion (RIM) introduced BlackBerry Curve 8520, the cheapest version of Canadian smart phones.
“This is our low cost model, aimed to price reluctant audience, such as youth. That’s why we also integrates applications to access social networks,” said Guillermo Doring, RIM Mexico Technical Manager.
RIM Manager explained that this equipment operates in second generation networks (GSM / EDGE), have Wi-Fi Internet connection, dedicated hotkeys for media, wireless headphone miniplug (3.5 mm), QWERTY keyboard (same organization as that of a computer), 2 megapixel camera and storage capacity up to 32GB via microSD card / HC.
Google and Microsoft also entering this segment with its Android OS and Windows Phone. “We do not matter.” Doring said.”We lead according to Gartner and IDC real growth analysis. Welcome competition, we know it’s an attractive segment and entry to it will be good for everyone.
BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac Out Now
The day finally came! Mac users who went with a BlackBerry end to years of frustration (and only look at the smile of the girl in the photo: P).
BlackBerry Desktop Manager is available for Mac OS X. The software of RIM devices can be downloaded from BlackBerry official site. It is integrates with the system and can synchronize data from applications like iCal, Address Book, etc. We can also backup and update the firmware.
Here are what BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac provide :
- Synchronize your iTunes playlists
- Synchronize personal information such as contacts
- Synchronize tasks and meetings
- Installing new software, games, applications and other
- Keep your BlackBerry OS update
- Create backups of complete or partial system
According to the statement I got, “the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software is designed to run a Mac with Mac OS 10.5.5 and later. It supports BlackBerry smartphones that use BlackBerry OS 4.2 system and later.
But there’s more, they are also including BlackBerry Media Sync add-in that enables synchronization of the music stored in iTunes. The procedure is simple, drag the playlists you want and these will be sent to your phone, including cover artwork.
Sounds great huh?
BlackBerry Tours Complete Features
BlackBerry lovers will be happy to hear that Blackberry Tour 9630 (previously known as BlackBerry Niagara) will go on market since July 12. This new smartphone allowing users to stay connected anywhere in the world “(although it does not have Wi-Fi). Tour also features Bluetooth 2.0 with stereo and tethering capability for wireless lit QWERTY keyboard, LCD screen with 480×360 resolution (the highest in a Blackberry), HTML internet browser with download of audio and video, text and multimedia messages , support for corporate email and multiple formats of audio and video, view and edit documents in Word, Excel and PowerPoint through DocumentsGo, independent GPS and expandable memory up to 16GB via the SD port.
With a black design with chrome taps, this mobile is considered as a mix between the Bold (addressed to the corporate world) and Curve (very popular with consumers), and in fact is aimed at both audiences (and those who want to make the leap of cellular smartphone). It is also notable that the Tour will come with camera audio and video 3.2 megapixel, which is very good news for those who work camera phones banned area.
This new BlackBerry will cost $ $ 199 (after online discount and mail-in rebate) on U.S. companies Sprint and Verizon Wireless.
Features
- 2.4 inch screen
- Backlit QWERTY Keyboard with 35 Keys
- 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and image stabilization
- Video Recording
- 3G Connectivity
- EV-DO 3G Networks Rev / 3G UMTS / HSPA (2100MHz)
- Quad (850/900/1800/1900 Mhz)
- EDGE / GPRS / GSM
- Bluetooth ® Stereo Audio (A2DP/AVCRP)
- USB
- GPS
- Internal Memory 256MB
- MicroSD Cards / SDHChasta 32GB
- Stereo Headset 3.5mm jack
- 1400 mahr battery for 5 hours of talk time and 14 days of waiting time
- Dimensions: 112mm x 62mm x 14.2mm
- Weight: 130 grams
The New BlackBerry Messenger
The new BlackBerry Messenger is something that just had major updates since its launch on the BlackBerry 7290. This is the last version BlackBerry Messenger.
Here are some of the new features and enhancements that will quickly begin to use it as:
Support Avatar
Set your own avatar using the camera or photo stored on the device (which is local and appears next to your name on your friends list)
Integrated GPS tracking
Now you can set permissions so your friends can always see your location, have an invitation to share the time or never wish to view.
Proximity sensor
At this point we are guessing but I think it lets you know if you’re within a certain distance from friends (pending, of course, that is configured on both devices to share freely with each other)
Establish talking
This will allow you to organize your conversations in the main Messenger screen and label them with items to keep track of all your conversations
Support for creating shortcuts
Now you can create an icon in the Messenger contact of your choice directly on the main screen for easy and quick access.
