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RIM BlackBerry Storm Review: The CrackBerry Hits the Big Screen
popularmechanics.com - 11/20/2008
RIM BlackBerry Storm Review: The CrackBerry Hits the Big Screen
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Blackberry Storm RIM BlackBerry Storm /// $199 w/ two-year contract The Promise: In the two years since the iPhone was first announced, virtually every major mobile manufacturer has jumped headfirst into the touchscreen party. Not RIM. The BlackBerry manufacturer has been biding its time, and is ...

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I4U News:  BlackBerry Storm Reviews spell out Problems

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BlackBerry Storm review
engadget.com - 11/20/2008
BlackBerry Storm review
— engadget.com — By now most of us have heard this story in one fashion or another: when Steve Jobs and Apple were in the planning stages of the iPhone, the first carrier they brought the device to was America's largest network, Verizon. Even if you haven't heard ... (more) BlackBerry Storm review

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BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect Storm) [Blackberry Storm Review]
gizmodo.com - 11/20/2008
BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect Storm) [Blackberry Storm Review]
— gizmodo.com — It's hard to overstate how important the BlackBerry Storm is to RIM and Verizon. It's RIM's bold effort to fend off the iPhone and Verizon's best hope for a star handset that draws people in, or at least keeps them from bailing. The Storm's major ... (more) BlackBerry Storm Review (Verdict: Not Quite a Perfect ...

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wired.com - 11/20/2008
RIM BlackBerry Storm | Wired.com Product Reviews
— wired.com — RIM's First Touchscreen Device Almost Eclipses the iPhone How the hell do you brew up an iPhone killer? Short of cracking open Steve Jobs's head and slurping out his big think-y brain, there's always creating a half-assed imitation that masters one ... (more) RIM BlackBerry Storm | Wired.com Product Reviews

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BlackBerry Storm Reviews spell out Problems
I4U News — ... in their comprehensive review that the BlackBerry Storm is gorgeous to look at and hold, but it's not as easy, enjoyable, or consistent to use as the iPhone. Several reviews highlight the lack of Wi-fi in the BlackBerry Storm, which really sucks. Also several reviewers complain about the OS lag and sluggish UI. Looks like a BlackBerry Storm software update is needed badly. BlackBerry Storm Reviews: Engadget InfoSyncWorld Wired Yahoo Tech! BGR Popular Mechanics Gizmodo SlashGear jkOnTheRun CrunchGear Phone ...

10 Takes on the Blackberry Storm [Frankenreview]
Gizmodo — ... is the single killer feature of the Storm and if not for a few glaring flaws a good reason to go out and buy one right now. PCWorld The decision by Research in Motion to differentiate the Storm by giving its capacitive touch screen a mechanical component (the entire screen functions as a button for confirming selections or initiating actions) turns out to be more confusing than helpful. Ultimately, the Storm's touch interface feels like a failed experiment. Popular Mechanics With a little practice, we were able to get used to [the virtual keypad] ...

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