Weekend Gadget Watch: BlackBerry Storm 2

"Its clicking touchscreen should be helpful for those who find normal touchscreen phones too fiddly"

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By Flora Graham, 20 November 2009 06:00

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Considering hitting the shops at the weekend? Looking for inspiration? Check out the latest in our series of gadget mini-reviews, courtesy of silicon.com's sister site CNET.co.uk, the home of technology reviews. For the full review and details, click on the link below.

What is it:
RIM's second touchscreen smartphone

Typical price:
£430

We like:
SurePress touchscreen is good for slow, accurate tapping; speedy wi-fi and 3G connectivity; attractive screen; push email sends your messages to you in real-time; good apps available; 3.5mm headphone jack

We don't like:
On-screen keyboard isn't as well-designed as the physical BlackBerry keyboard; user interface is dull; Web browser is comparatively poor; apps can be expensive; heavy

The judgement:
The BlackBerry Storm 2 is an improvement on RIM's last attempt at a touchscreen smartphone. Its clicking touchscreen should also be helpful for those who find normal touchscreen phones too fiddly. But, without a keyboard, its email prowess is slightly compromised, and other touchscreen phones offer slicker user interfaces that are more fun to use

Reviewed by:
CNET.co.uk's Flora Graham, read the full review here.

For more gadget reviews see silicon.com's sister site CNET.co.uk.

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