Verizon BlackBerry Storm: Your Top 9 Questions Answered

Jan 22
10:02

2025

Caroline Kent

Caroline Kent

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The Verizon BlackBerry Storm is making waves as the first BlackBerry with a touchscreen. It's a hot item this season, and we've got answers to your most pressing questions about this smartphone.

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Quick Overview

  • Release Date: November 21st
  • Price: $199.99 after rebate with a two-year contract
  • Availability: Verizon stores,Verizon BlackBerry Storm: Your Top 9 Questions Answered Articles online, and Best Buy
  • Specifications: 3.2-inch display, 3.2 MP camera, GPS, and more
  • Comparison: Stacks up against iPhone and BlackBerry Bold

1. Release Date

  • When: November 21st
  • Where: Available at Verizon stores and online

2. Pricing Details

  • Cost: $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate
  • Contract: Requires a new two-year agreement with Verizon

3. Where to Buy

  • Verizon Stores: Available in-store and online
  • Best Buy: Available from November 23rd with a free Plantronic 360 BT headset for new activations

4. User Guide Access

5. Preorder Options

  • Preorder: Available at Best Buy stores

6. Unlocked Version

  • Price: Around $699.99
  • Why Unlocked?: Avoid contracts, but same specs as locked version

7. Specifications

  • Display: 3.2-inch, 480 x 360 pixels
  • Camera: 3.2 MP with video
  • Keyboard: Clickable touchscreen with SureType
  • Browser: Full HTML
  • GPS: Built-in
  • Memory: Expandable microSD
  • Battery: Removable and replaceable

8. BlackBerry Storm vs. iPhone

Feature BlackBerry Storm iPhone
Camera 3.2 MP with video 2.0 MP, no video
Keyboard Clickable touchscreen No tactile feedback
Sound Stereo Bluetooth Mono sound
Memory Expandable microSD, up to 16 GB Non-removable, max 16 GB
Screen 480 x 360 pixels, 184 ppi 480 x 320 pixels, 163 ppi
GPS Built-in, turn-by-turn directions Less detailed instructions
Battery Removable Non-removable

9. BlackBerry Storm vs. Bold

  • Network: Superior Verizon coverage
  • Screen: Larger display
  • Input: SurePress technology
  • Memory: More microSD capacity
  • Navigation: VZ Navigator and BlackBerry Maps
  • Music: Rhapsody V Cast Music

Additional Insights

  • Market Impact: The BlackBerry Storm was a significant move for BlackBerry, aiming to compete directly with the iPhone's dominance in the touchscreen market.
  • Consumer Choice: Offers a tactile feedback experience that some users prefer over the iPhone's smooth touchscreen.

For more detailed comparisons and reviews, check out CNET's review and TechRadar's analysis.

Interesting Stat

Did you know? The BlackBerry Storm was one of the first smartphones to feature a clickable touchscreen, a unique feature at the time that aimed to bridge the gap between traditional keyboards and touchscreens.