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{{short description|Touchscreen smartphone}}
{{Infobox Information appliance
{{Infobox Information appliance
| name = BlackBerry Storm 2
| name = BlackBerry Storm 2
| image =
| image =
| imagesize = 200px
| image_size = 200px
| slogan =
| slogan =
| manufacturer = [[Research In Motion]]
| manufacturer = [[BlackBerry Ltd|Research In Motion Ltd]]
| type = [[Bar (form)|Candybar]] [[smartphone]]
| type = [[Bar (form)|Candybar]] [[smartphone]]
| releasedate = October 28, 2009 (Verizon)
| releasedate = October 28, 2009 (Verizon)
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| os = [[BlackBerry OS]] 5.0
| os = [[BlackBerry OS]] 5.0
| power = 3.7 [[Volt|V]] 1400&nbsp;[[mAh]]<br />Internal rechargeable removable [[lithium-ion battery]]<br /><small>Talk time: Up to 300 min (GSM), 330 min (CDMA), or 360 min (UMTS)</small>
| power = 3.7 [[Volt|V]] 1400&nbsp;[[mAh]]<br />Internal rechargeable removable [[lithium-ion battery]]<br /><small>Talk time: Up to 300 min (GSM), 330 min (CDMA), or 360 min (UMTS)</small>
| input = [[Multi-touch]] [[touchscreen]] display with [[haptic feedback]], [[#Audio|volume controls]], proximity and [[low-key lighting|ambient light]] sensors, 3-axis [[accelerometer]]
| input = [[Multi-touch]] [[touchscreen]] display with [[haptic technology|haptic feedback]], [[#Audio|volume controls]], proximity and [[low-key lighting|ambient light]] sensors, 3-axis [[accelerometer]]
| cpu =
| cpu = Qualcomm MSM7627
| memory =
| memory =
| storage = [[Flash memory]]:
| storage = [[Flash memory]]:
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*2 [[Gigabyte|GB]] onboard device memory
*2 [[Gigabyte|GB]] onboard device memory
[[microSDHC]] slot: supports up to 32 [[Gigabyte|GB]]
[[microSDHC]] slot: supports up to 32 [[Gigabyte|GB]]
| connectivity = [[Wi-Fi]] ([[802.11b/g]]), [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR|Bluetooth 2.1+EDR]], [[Micro-USB]], [[Assisted GPS|A-GPS]]<br />[[Quad band]] [[GSM]] [[GSM frequency ranges|850 900 1800 1900]] MHz [[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]]/[[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]] and Uni band [[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]]/[[High-Speed Downlink Packet Access|HSDPA]] [[UMTS frequency bands|2100]] MHz<br />'''CDMA version (9550) adds:''' [[Dual band]] [[CDMA2000]]/[[EV-DO Rev. A]] 800 1900 MHz
| connectivity = [[Wi-Fi]] ([[802.11b/g]]), [[Bluetooth#Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR|Bluetooth 2.1+EDR]], [[Micro-USB]], [[Assisted GPS|A-GPS]]<br />[[Quad band]] [[GSM]] [[GSM frequency ranges|850 900 1800 1900]] MHz [[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]]/[[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]] and Uni band [[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]]/[[High-Speed Downlink Packet Access|HSDPA]] [[UMTS frequency bands|2100]] MHz<br />'''CDMA version (9550) adds:''' [[Dual band]] [[CDMA2000]]/[[EV-DO Rev. A]] 800 1900 MHz
| predecessor = [[BlackBerry Storm]]
| predecessor = [[BlackBerry Storm]]
| successor = [[BlackBerry Torch 9860]]
| dimensions = {{convert|112.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}&nbsp;''(h)''<br />{{convert|62.2|mm|in|abbr=on}}&nbsp;''(w)''<br />{{convert|13.95|mm|in|abbr=on}}&nbsp;''(d)''
| dimensions = {{convert|112.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}&nbsp;''(h)''<br />{{convert|62.2|mm|in|abbr=on}}&nbsp;''(w)''<br />{{convert|13.95|mm|in|abbr=on}}&nbsp;''(d)''
| weight = {{convert|165|g|oz|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|165|g|oz|abbr=on}}
}}
}}


The '''[[BlackBerry]] Storm 2''' is the second full [[touchscreen]] [[smartphone]] developed by [[Research In Motion]] (RIM).
The '''[[BlackBerry]] Storm 2''' is the second full [[touchscreen]] [[smartphone]] developed by [[BlackBerry Ltd|Research In Motion]].


==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The BlackBerry Storm 2 is the first and only smartphone in the world to have a full clickable touchscreen powered by its [[piezoelectric sensors]] underneath the screen. Unlike the [[BlackBerry Storm|original Storm]], the Storm 2 features [[Wi-Fi]] as well as a redesigned outer shell.<ref>[http://www.slashgear.com/blackberry-storm-2-due-in-september-has-wifi-0640236/ Blackberry Storm 2 due in September, has WiFi] [[SlashGear]]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/15/video-blackberry-storm-2-gets-yet-another-prerelease-review/ |title=Video: BlackBerry Storm 2 gets yet another prerelease review |publisher=Engadget |date= |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref>
The BlackBerry Storm 2 is the first and only smartphone in the world to have a full clickable touchscreen powered by its [[piezoelectric sensors]] underneath the screen. Unlike the [[BlackBerry Storm|original Storm]], the Storm 2 features [[Wi-Fi]] as well as a redesigned outer shell.<ref>[http://www.slashgear.com/blackberry-storm-2-due-in-september-has-wifi-0640236/ Blackberry Storm 2 due in September, has WiFi] [[SlashGear]]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/08/15/video-blackberry-storm-2-gets-yet-another-prerelease-review/ |title=Video: BlackBerry Storm 2 gets yet another prerelease review |publisher=Engadget |access-date=2010-08-03}}</ref>


The phone's codename throughout development was "[[Odin]]." The model number is 9520 for the [[GSM]]/[[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]]/[[High Speed Packet Access|HSPA]] model offered by [[Vodafone]] and 9550 for the [[CDMA]]/[[EV-DO]] and UMTS/HSPA model offered by [[Verizon]]. The Storm 2 comes with 2GB of on-board flash memory — 1GB more than the original — and is bundled with a 16GB [[microSD]] card (though not by Vodafone).<ref name="Storm 2-Specs">{{cite web|url=http://worldwide.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/storm_specifications.jsp|title=Blackberry Storm 2 Specifications|accessdate=2009-10-28}}</ref>
The phone's codename throughout development was "[[Odin]]." The model number is 9520 for the [[GSM]]/[[Universal Mobile Telecommunications System|UMTS]]/[[High Speed Packet Access|HSPA]] model offered by [[Vodafone]] and 9550 for the [[CDMA]]/[[EV-DO]] and UMTS/HSPA model offered by [[Verizon]]. The Storm 2 comes with 2GB of on-board flash memory — 1GB more than the original — and is bundled with a 16GB [[microSD]] card (though not by Vodafone).<ref name="Storm 2-Specs">{{cite web |url=http://worldwide.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/storm_specifications.jsp |title=Blackberry Storm 2 Specifications |access-date=2009-10-28 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091209123932/http://worldwide.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/storm_specifications.jsp |archive-date=2009-12-09 }}</ref>
The phone has been a reasonable commercial success.
The phone has been a reasonable commercial success.


When comparing the Storm 2 with the [[BlackBerry Storm|original Storm]], users find the Storm 2 more user friendly. The new screen allows users to type at a faster pace- it supports [[multi-touch]] which is similarly found on other [[Android (operating system)|Android]]-based devices and the [[iPhone]].
When comparing the Storm 2 with the [[BlackBerry Storm|original Storm]], users find the Storm 2 more user friendly. The new screen allows users to type at a faster pace—it supports [[multi-touch]] as introduced on the [[iPhone]] and available on [[Android (operating system)|Android]]-based devices.


==Hardware==
==Hardware==
RIM released specifications on the phone, reporting that 256 MB of RAM is available for applications, doubling that of the original Storm.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/compare/product-attr-compare.jsp?products=1726&products=1326 |title=BlackBerry - BlackBerry &#124; Wireless Handheld Devices, Software & Services from Research In Motion (RIM) |publisher=Na.blackberry.com |date= |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref> One major change is that the method of input, SurePress, has been redesigned. Instead of one physical button that lies in the direct center of the screen, the Storm 2 has four [[piezoelectric]] sensors located on the four outer corners of the screen that allow for confirmation of input. The screen does not depress when the device is locked or off.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/blackberry-storm-2-and-its-piezoelectric-soul-finally-diss/ |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 - and its piezoelectric soul - dissected at last |publisher=Engadget |date= |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref> It ships with the new BlackBerry 5.0 OS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/05/blackberry_stor_6.html;jsessionid=2CEONZU5DYMXQQSNDLOSKHSCJUNN2JVN |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 Caught On Video - Mobile Blog |publisher=InformationWeek |date= |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref> The phone's [[SureType]] screen, which was heavily criticized on the original Storm, has been revamped and improved.
RIM released specifications on the phone, reporting that 256 MB of RAM is available for applications, doubling that of the original Storm.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/compare/product-attr-compare.jsp?products=1726&products=1326 |title=BlackBerry - BlackBerry &#124; Wireless Handheld Devices, Software & Services from Research In Motion (RIM) |publisher=Na.blackberry.com |access-date=2010-08-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100514092147/http://na.blackberry.com/eng/devices/compare/product-attr-compare.jsp?products=1326&products=1726 |archive-date=2010-05-14 }}</ref> One major change is that the method of input, SurePress, has been redesigned. Instead of one physical button that lies in the direct center of the screen, the Storm 2 has four [[piezoelectric]] sensors located on the four outer corners of the screen that allow for confirmation of input. The screen does not depress when the device is locked or off.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2009/08/25/blackberry-storm-2-and-its-piezoelectric-soul-finally-diss/ |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 - and its piezoelectric soul - dissected at last |publisher=Engadget |access-date=2010-08-03}}</ref> It ships with BlackBerry 5.0 OS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2009/05/blackberry_stor_6.html;jsessionid=2CEONZU5DYMXQQSNDLOSKHSCJUNN2JVN |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 Caught On Video - Mobile Blog |publisher=InformationWeek |access-date=2010-08-03}}</ref> The phone's [[SureType]] screen, which was heavily criticized on the original Storm, has been revamped and improved.


The Storm 2 also supports [[OpenGL ES]].<ref>{{cite news |title=What to expect for BlackBerry smartphones |first=Damian |last=Koh |newspaper=[[CNET Networks|CNET Asia]] |date=2009-11-29 |url=http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,62059292,00.htm |accessdate=2009-12-08 }}</ref>
The Storm 2 also supports [[OpenGL ES]].<ref>{{cite news |title=What to expect for BlackBerry smartphones |first=Damian |last=Koh |newspaper=[[CNET Networks|CNET Asia]] |date=2009-11-29 |url=http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,62059292,00.htm |access-date=2009-12-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091213042524/http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/mobilephones/0,39050603,62059292,00.htm |archive-date=2009-12-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==SIM lock==
==SIM lock==
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==Providers==
==Providers==
* [[Bell Canada]]: Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_ON.BlackBerryStorm2--9550/68932.details |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 -Bell Mobility |publisher=Bell.ca |date= |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref>
* [[Bell Canada]]: Canada<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_ON.BlackBerryStorm2--9550/68932.details |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 9550 -Bell Mobility |publisher=Bell.ca |access-date=2010-08-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724205153/http://www.bell.ca/shopping/en_CA_ON.BlackBerryStorm2--9550/68932.details |archive-date=2010-07-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Celcom]]: Malaysia.<ref name="Malaysia">{{cite web|url=http://www.blackberrysites.com/2009/04/06/blackberry-storm-launches-in-malaysia// |title=BlackBerry Storm Launches in Malaysia |publisher=BlackBerry Sites |date=2009-04-06 |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref>
* [[Celcom]]: Malaysia<ref name="Malaysia">{{cite web |url=http://www.blackberrysites.com/2009/04/06/blackberry-storm-launches-in-malaysia// |title=BlackBerry Storm Launches in Malaysia |publisher=BlackBerry Sites |date=2009-04-06 |access-date=2010-08-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806204600/http://www.blackberrysites.com/2009/04/06/blackberry-storm-launches-in-malaysia/ |archive-date=2010-08-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Maxis Communications]]: Malaysia.<ref name="Malaysia" />
* [[Maxis Communications]]: Malaysia<ref name="Malaysia" />
* [[SaskTel]]: Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blackberrysync.com/2010/03/sasktel-to-release-blackberry-storm2-and-curve-8530/ |title=Sasktel to release BlackBerry Storm 2 and Curve 8530 &#124; BlackBerrySync.com - BlackBerry News and Reviews |publisher=BlackBerrySync.com |date=2010-03-03 |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref>
* [[SaskTel]]: Canada<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blackberrysync.com/2010/03/sasktel-to-release-blackberry-storm2-and-curve-8530/ |title=Sasktel to release BlackBerry Storm 2 and Curve 8530 &#124; BlackBerrySync.com - BlackBerry News and Reviews |publisher=BlackBerrySync.com |date=2010-03-03 |access-date=2010-08-03}}</ref>
* [[Telefonica Europe|O2]]: United Kingdom.<ref>http://shop.o2.co.uk/mobile_phone/BlackBerry/Storm_2?lastPage=/mobile_phones/Pay_Monthly/smartphone/BlackBerry</ref>
* [[O2 (United Kingdom)|O<sub>2</sub>]]: United Kingdom<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://shop.o2.co.uk/mobile_phone/BlackBerry/Storm_2?lastPage=%2Fmobile_phones%2FPay_Monthly%2Fsmartphone%2FBlackBerry |title=Phone Product Detail - BlackBerry Storm 2 |access-date=2018-11-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100405170147/http://shop.o2.co.uk/mobile_phone/BlackBerry/Storm_2?lastPage=%2Fmobile_phones%2FPay_Monthly%2Fsmartphone%2FBlackBerry |archive-date=2010-04-05 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[T-Mobile]]: Croatia, United Kingdom.
* [[T-Mobile International AG|T-Mobile]]: Croatia, United Kingdom
* [[Telus]]: Canada.<ref>[http://www.telusmobility.com/en/QC/blackberry_storm_9550/index.shtml ]{{dead link|date=August 2010}}</ref>
* [[Telus]]: Canada<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telusmobility.com/en/QC/blackberry_storm_9550/index.shtml |title=Select your province &#124; TELUS Mobility |website=www.telusmobility.com |access-date=26 January 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120912002115/http://www.telusmobility.com/en/QC/blackberry_storm_9550/index.shtml |archive-date=12 September 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [[Verizon Wireless]]: United States. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://phones.verizonwireless.com/blackberry/storm2/ |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 from Verizon Wireless |publisher=Phones.verizonwireless.com |date=2008-08-11 |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref>
* [[Verizon Wireless]]: United States<ref>{{cite web |url=http://phones.verizonwireless.com/blackberry/storm2/ |title=BlackBerry Storm 2 from Verizon Wireless |publisher=Phones.verizonwireless.com |date=2008-08-11 |access-date=2010-08-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724105920/http://phones.verizonwireless.com/blackberry/storm2/ |archive-date=2010-07-24 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Vodafone]]/[[Vodacom]]:Albania, Australia, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, South Africa ,United Kingdom and India.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2009/oct/15/vodafone-blackberry-storm2 | work=The Guardian | location=London | title=BlackBerry cuts short Vodafone's Storm 2 exclusive | first=Richard | last=Wray | date=2009-10-15 | accessdate=2010-04-26}}</ref>
* [[Vodafone]]/[[Vodacom]]: Albania, Australia, Cyprus, Croatia, France, Germany, Ireland, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, United Kingdom and India<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/oct/15/vodafone-blackberry-storm2 | work=The Guardian | location=London | title=BlackBerry cuts short Vodafone's Storm 2 exclusive | first=Richard | last=Wray | date=2009-10-15 | access-date=2010-04-26}}</ref>
* [[Hutchison 3G|3]]: Australia<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shop.three.com.au/mobile-details/BlackBerry-Storm2-9520-Black |title=BlackBerry Storm - Features, specs & reviews - 3 Shop Australia |publisher=Shop.three.com.au |date= |accessdate=2010-08-03}}</ref>
* [[Hutchison 3G|3]]: Australia<ref>{{cite web |url=http://shop.three.com.au/mobile-details/BlackBerry-Storm2-9520-Black |title=BlackBerry Storm - Features, specs & reviews - 3 Shop Australia |publisher=Shop.three.com.au |access-date=2010-08-03 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100727120202/http://shop.three.com.au/mobile-details/BlackBerry-Storm2-9520-Black |archive-date=2010-07-27 }}</ref>
* [[Trigcom]]: Norway<ref>http://www.trigcom.no/en/phonemodels/blackberry_storm2_9520/</ref>
* [[Trigcom]]: Norway<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.trigcom.no/en/phonemodels/blackberry_storm2_9520/ |title=BlackBerry® Storm2™ 9520 &#124; Trigcom |access-date=2010-07-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100613151641/http://www.trigcom.no/en/phonemodels/blackberry_storm2_9520/ |archive-date=2010-06-13 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* [[Iusacell]]: Mexico
* [[Iusacell]]: Mexico
* [[SK Telecom]]: South Korea
* [[SK Telecom]]: South Korea
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20090116111036/http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/ BlackBerry Storm website] (Official site)
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20081011004934/http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/specifications.shtml BlackBerry Storm specifications]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190226152219/http://www.storm2.co.uk/ Blackberry Storm 2](UK)
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*[http://www.itpro.co.uk/616372/blackberry-storm-2-review-first-look]


{{Research In Motion phones}}
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*[http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/ BlackBerry Storm website] (Official site)
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*[http://www.blackberry.com/blackberrystorm/specifications.shtml BlackBerry Storm specifications]
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*[http://www.storm2.co.uk Blackberry Storm 2] (UK)
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*[http://www.itpro.co.uk/616372/blackberry-storm-2-review-first-look]


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BlackBerry Storm 2
ManufacturerResearch In Motion Ltd
TypeCandybar smartphone
Release dateOctober 28, 2009 (Verizon)
Operating systemBlackBerry OS 5.0
CPUQualcomm MSM7627
StorageFlash memory:
  • 256 MB application memory
  • 2 GB onboard device memory
microSDHC slot: supports up to 32 GB
Display360 x 480 px, 3.25 in (83 mm), HVGA, 65,536 color LCD
InputMulti-touch touchscreen display with haptic feedback, volume controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis accelerometer
Camera3.2 megapixel with video, flash, and autofocus
ConnectivityWi-Fi (802.11b/g), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Micro-USB, A-GPS
Quad band GSM 850 900 1800 1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE and Uni band UMTS/HSDPA 2100 MHz
CDMA version (9550) adds: Dual band CDMA2000/EV-DO Rev. A 800 1900 MHz
Power3.7 V 1400 mAh
Internal rechargeable removable lithium-ion battery
Talk time: Up to 300 min (GSM), 330 min (CDMA), or 360 min (UMTS)
Dimensions112.5 mm (4.43 in) (h)
62.2 mm (2.45 in) (w)
13.95 mm (0.549 in) (d)
Mass165 g (5.8 oz)
PredecessorBlackBerry Storm
SuccessorBlackBerry Torch 9860

The BlackBerry Storm 2 is the second full touchscreen smartphone developed by Research In Motion.

Introduction

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The BlackBerry Storm 2 is the first and only smartphone in the world to have a full clickable touchscreen powered by its piezoelectric sensors underneath the screen. Unlike the original Storm, the Storm 2 features Wi-Fi as well as a redesigned outer shell.[1][2]

The phone's codename throughout development was "Odin." The model number is 9520 for the GSM/UMTS/HSPA model offered by Vodafone and 9550 for the CDMA/EV-DO and UMTS/HSPA model offered by Verizon. The Storm 2 comes with 2GB of on-board flash memory — 1GB more than the original — and is bundled with a 16GB microSD card (though not by Vodafone).[3] The phone has been a reasonable commercial success.

When comparing the Storm 2 with the original Storm, users find the Storm 2 more user friendly. The new screen allows users to type at a faster pace—it supports multi-touch as introduced on the iPhone and available on Android-based devices.

Hardware

[edit]

RIM released specifications on the phone, reporting that 256 MB of RAM is available for applications, doubling that of the original Storm.[4] One major change is that the method of input, SurePress, has been redesigned. Instead of one physical button that lies in the direct center of the screen, the Storm 2 has four piezoelectric sensors located on the four outer corners of the screen that allow for confirmation of input. The screen does not depress when the device is locked or off.[5] It ships with BlackBerry 5.0 OS.[6] The phone's SureType screen, which was heavily criticized on the original Storm, has been revamped and improved.

The Storm 2 also supports OpenGL ES.[7]

SIM lock

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The BlackBerry Storm 2 by default is SIM locked in many regions of the world, and can be subsequently unlocked on both the 9520 and 9550 to use on any GSM network if the code is obtained from the respective provider.

Providers

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Blackberry Storm 2 due in September, has WiFi SlashGear
  2. ^ "Video: BlackBerry Storm 2 gets yet another prerelease review". Engadget. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  3. ^ "Blackberry Storm 2 Specifications". Archived from the original on 2009-12-09. Retrieved 2009-10-28.
  4. ^ "BlackBerry - BlackBerry | Wireless Handheld Devices, Software & Services from Research In Motion (RIM)". Na.blackberry.com. Archived from the original on 2010-05-14. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  5. ^ "BlackBerry Storm 2 - and its piezoelectric soul - dissected at last". Engadget. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  6. ^ "BlackBerry Storm 2 Caught On Video - Mobile Blog". InformationWeek. Retrieved 2010-08-03.
  7. ^ Koh, Damian (2009-11-29). "What to expect for BlackBerry smartphones". CNET Asia. Archived from the original on 2009-12-13. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
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