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Great for me and very cool gadget!
Touchscreen
The Storm's touch-button screen is the focus of this smartphone.
There are two options for working the screen. Using one of these, you slide your fingers across the screen to select an item or to shift between two items like the iPhone. Switching to the second setting allows you to select items by depressing the screen. Pushing the BlackBerry key (one of four keys on the front of the device) pulls up a list of menu items. You can navigate the menu by dragging your fingers to move across rows or columns and selecting items with a tap.
When I first picked up the Storm, I would just click right onto a button to select something the way I'm used to on an iPhone. I've since learned that I can rest my finger on the button first and then press in the screen to select. This doesn't take much longer than pressing the button right away as you would on an iPhone, and it greatly increases accuracy when selecting or typing. When you rest your fingers over a button to select it, it highlights blue. Although this is helpful in confirming your choice, it is also a little counter-intuitive because the letter or item that lights up is the one that your finger is on. If you have larger fingers, this could be a serious problem.
Though there are some inconsistent screen features that need development, the brightness of the screen is rock solid. The screen is so bright that I reset it to 10% and even at this level the screen is readable indoors and out.
Under ideal conditions, the screen works well, and is pretty fun to use. It's evident that the folks at RIM did their due diligence in researching and designing what the screen should do, how it should do it, and had a clear vision for the Storm's screen experience.
But there are two things to consider about the Storm's screen: One is how it looks and the other is how it functions. Does the screen look good? Yes, absolutely. Does it function the way it should, every time, without any frustrations? Absolutely not.
I haven't experienced any problems with the actual responsiveness of the phone, as the Storm has never missed my click or misinterpreted my finger slide. Rather, most of the problems seem related to executing the instructions. These are so significant that I have devoted an entire section of this review to them, called Bugs and Slow-Downs.
There are a number of other smaller issues with the Storm's display, too.
One of its quirks reveals itself at night. Because there is a gap around the screen -- about four paper-widths' wide -- when it's dark, you can see light around the edges of the screen. It doesn't distract from the Storm's functionality or impact its performance, but it is noticeable. Like seeing a light around the cracks in a door frame, I wondered what's going on behind it, and seriously considered opening it up to find out. In the end, rationality prevailed and I simply accepted it.
An oversight with no easy solution is the inability to use this phone when wearing gloves. The touchscreen is unresponsive, and even pressing the screen to select whatever is currently highlighted doesn't work. This is an issue with the iPhone as well. The hard buttons on the front of the phone mean you can still pick up and end calls, and even call the last person in your call log.
The last question about screen design is how long can it last. It feels as if the entire screen sits upon very few contact points to give it the push-button feeling.Read full review...
Best BlackBerry ever
When I received my package I was pretty excited, this was my 2nd blackberry and didn't disappoint me. The box came with everything the seller advertised at the action (3 batteries, USB cable, charger with around the world adapters, unlocked condition) and a leather glove to use as a holster.
At first, it was very weird having to push the screen feeling a little click, but now it feels pretty natural. Texting on this phone is easier than other smartphones with touch screen. Media files are very well supported, and the browser works great. I loved the way how RIM decided to use the standard jacks for headphones, now I won't have to look for an adapter to use my phone as an MP3 player in my car. I disliked and loathed the very short demos of games that were downloadable once I installed the phone to my computer with the software that came in the box. Also, I wish I didn't need to wipe all data from the phone to stop receiving E-mails meant to be for the previous owner. Actually, the only real problem that the phone had was that I had to reconfigure the connection so I could use my SIM card on it (but hey, Verizon didn't block my phone so it really was unlocked). But let's get back to the good stuff. I love the wide variety of themes and apps that are downloadable for this thing. I recently downloaded a few and it was great using the WiFi to directly download OTA and installing without having to connect to the PC once more. I also tried the already installed app for viewing doc, ppt and xls files and I felt pretty cool with this stylish viewer. This phone is still lacking and alarm for the clock to wake up, but it can be arranged with the auto-on followed with a reminder at the desired our. Speaking of reminders, I loved how I can choose the frequency of reminders to be certain days of the week, something that was lacking on my 8100, had to put 5 different reminders on the calendar (one for each day of the week I needed to wake up early) and then set them to be weekly, so my congratulations for thinking to RIM about that. Something that improved was resolution of the camera, but unfortunately, nor did the quality of image. When looking at my photos from the 9550, they don;t seem too much different than the 8100, but it doesn't bother me too much. Video works pretty neat, really liked that camera. But I think the thing that I loved the most was the holster, comes with a sort of magnet that the phone can detect when it is put on and then it locks screen and turns of the lights. The phone can be configured to answer as soon as it's out of holster and that is awesome.
I really loved this phone, it really is a nice investment and is a great improvement. Fast to load (compared to the 8100), wide variety of file support for media, smart touchscreen, texting's better than ever with truetype and lots of virtual keybords to choose from in case you're not into qwerty very much, fast navigation within phone menus and internet, fast on/off response from wifi and bluetooth, wide variety of apps and themes, stylish design, etc make enough to call this what the 9500 should have been at first: the best RIM BlackBerry ever, even better than the TorchRead full review...
Love Blackberry
I love this phone. I have had a number of different smart phones over the last couple of years. I get bored with them and buy new ones and sell the old one on ebay. I love the touch screen and having to actually press the screen cuts down on accidental going to the wrong place. The 5.0 update has fixed the problems with this phone and it runs much faster. The call quality is fantastic and the reception is really good. I usually can not make a call inside my house with most phones but with the Storm I can make and receive calls. Web browsing is an improvement from previous Blackberry's. Excellent phone overall.Read full review...
BLACKBERRY IS THE BEST
I bought a (BLACKBERRY STORM 9530)-This phone is a great device,what I like the most about this device is that is comforatable to use.I enjoy using this phone;can also add great things to this.Also,can add very cool apps.Its has a very good look too.The screen is fantastic;you don't have to worry about touching the wrong button,you just have to see what button lights up then press on the button.Not like iPhones have to worry about what you touch.All you have to do is just touch and press.When Texting you can customize the "keyboard".You can have it how you want it.Its pretty cool.I give this device 5*stars!!!!!!!Read full review...
Sure is pretty.
I got this phone to replace a Blackberry Curve. The Curve's screen was too small and the browser terrible and nearly unreadable.
It seems that with everything there is a trade off of good vs. bad. The phone is pretty and that is what drew me in the first place. The browser on the Storm is not much better than the curve. Loading web pages on my phone on our network is slow and cumbersome. So, the entire reason for getting the phone was moot.
Now the other features. The screen based keyboard and Blackberry's Sure Press technology is annoying. You have to not only have your finger over the correct character, but physically "press" the screen. More often than not, adjacent characters are highlighted. The result is that for 40 - 60% of the time, while I choose the correct letter, the wrong letter appears in the message.
Additionally, when you are talking on the phone, since your cheek comes in contact with the screen, it is easy to accidentally press a key. Often, I will get the tone of a number in my ear, or loose contact with the caller, only to find out I accidentally muted the phone.
On Blackberry forums I was told "be patient you will get used to it!" I didn't ad I suspect that rather than getting used to it, people simply accept the short comings.
One upside for the Storm, on the Curve, I could never get the GPS to work. Storm's GPS works perfectly. There is a Golf GPS app that never worked with the Curve, but works with the Storm.
Overall, this phone is a HUGE disappointment. I still have my Curve and plan to go back to it. The Curve's tactile keyboard and simple interface work much better for my needs.Read full review...
"Awsome phone"
Blackberry Storm 9530 pertain to representative of the new line device Storm. This is a good answer to campaigns-producer on caused popularity iPhone. The Givenned device вобрал in itself the most best quality from previous produced telephone to companies, compatible them with big touch screen and innovation by design.
The Givenned communicator can many to boast and catch fancy of the consumer, to example, GPS navigation, suitable and more powerful operating system, best support of all known networks of the third generation and many other possibility and function.
What has shown the review of the mobile telephone, outwardly device looks dearly and much cool - a big screen, minimum amount of the keys, edge from metal and varnished plastic. Given device produces very good impression due to its bright design and certainly.The Mode, inherent modern device, has forced the producer to optimize the modern most latest version of the operating system under already accustomed management finger. Presently return the necessary commands an interface given device not less pleasantly and easy, than on the known iPhone. As additional bonus, producers have equiped the device standard in 3,5 MMS connector, intended for connection garnitures that allows to use the givenned device practically with any type earphone pleasing triviality.
Continuing review telephone to models Blackberry Storm 9530, want to note the features a display. Device have rather qualitative touch screen (TFT) of the more unusual size. The Permit beside it 480х320 point. But here is diagonal display is 3,2 inches and displays before 65000 colours. Cost(stand)s to notice that scene looks is exceed, even in spite of the fact that number displayed colour limited. The Givenned display is one of best in presented class. Well and, certainly, given screen is optimized for direct management finger. This is a mobile telephone well perceives multitouch most striking and in answer s the light vibration. Aside from this given display has one more interesting particularity when striking he is physically bent in, for count this s the attractive effect, under which striking seems to be realized on желеобразную surface.
Also want to note that multifunctional monoblock Blackberry Storm 9530 on a part photo absolutely is not cheated. He carries in itself camera in 3,2 mpx with matrix CMOS, besides she armed flash and autofocus. Exactly more qualitative and more bright picture can do due to this equipping telephone.
The Average cost given device varies from nine and before nine with half of a thousands of the russian roubles so buy mobile this models without any difficulty possible. Gaining him(it), owner will personally be able to make sure in best quality of the assembly and good capacity to work Blackberry Storm 9530, after all quality for canadian producer always cost(stand) on the first place.Read full review...
Blackberry Storm2
I love this cellphone! There are so many different applications to choose from to make full use of this cell's abilities! From enV Touch to Blackberry was an easy transition. The on-screen keyboard has been my only challenging adjustment but I quickly learned that turning the phone sideways increases the size of the keyboard making it very comparable to the size of keyboard on my previous phone. Email, Skype, Maps and directions, Facebook, Slacker Radio, Games, etc make this phone so cool. I'm glad I made the decision to move forward in cell phone technology...as I await the iPhone 4 to come out with Verizon.Read full review...
Nice Device
The BlackBerry Storm, the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen. The Storm outperforms most BlackBerrys with its crisp, innovative touch-button screen. Boasting a 3.2 megapixel auto-focus still and video camera, the Storm impresses by packing numerous features into its sleek and sturdy form-factor.
There is a lot to like about this device, including its sharp display, a camera, and applications like Visual Voicemail, but there are still some glaring problems. Even after updating its operating system with Verizon's new patch, there is still lag present in a lot of applications which hinders the phone's functionality in many areas. And the lack of Wi-Fi and QWERTY keyboard, and unrelenting fingerprints detract from the innovative hardware.
There are issues with RIM that will be able to address via further firmware updates, but there are others (read: lack of Wi-Fi) that can only be incorporated into future Storm versions.Read full review...
DECENT PHONE!
LIKE: The phone has very decent battery life compared to what I'm used to with the Droid. After getting used to it, the keyboard is actually very easy to use. I like that it is a global ready phone as well, since I plan on traveling this year.
DISLIKE: I feel like it just sometimes glitches up and will switch to a conversation when I'm typing really fast, which can be a problem when ignoring someone's BBM and the phone switches to that conversation, which in turn lets the person know you got the message.
LOVE: Blackberry messenger 3Read full review...
Awesome Never Bettter Q
Well how should i start okaay well this phone is BOMB ! Why did i buy this product ? i bought this product because i never had a touch screen phone soo i love blackberrys so i thought my fav phone brand with a touch screen i have to try it ! What i like about this phone is that its easy to use . what i dislike about this phone is how it doesnt have a browser BUT when you buy this product inside the box there a paper that shows you how to get it & its really easy & i know have browser on my storm ! How does this product compare to others Hmmmm i dont really know what too say other than this phone is the BEST .Read full review...