BlackBerry Storm packs more of a drizzle

Iria · Nov 23, 2008, 05:56 AM

The anticipation has been brewing for months, and the time has finally come for Verizon Wireless to open the floodgates on the RIM BlackBerry Storm (aka BlackBerry Storm 9350). The Storm is not only the first touch-screen BlackBerry, but it's also unlike any other touch-screen smartphone out on the market now. Research In Motion developed its own technology, called SurePress, which uses a suspension system that lies beneath the display, so that when you go to select an application or enter text, you physically push the screen down, mimicking the feel of pressing a tactile button. In theory, it's a great concept, but in reality, it's a bit awkward and takes some acclimation. It's just not a natural feeling to push down on the screen, and composing e-mails and text messages is difficult on the cramped onscreen keyboard, so if you need a messaging-centric device, we recommend going with the BlackBerry Bold or another QWERTY smartphone.
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Source: C|Net

Nov 23, 2008, 05:56 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	BlackBerry Storm packs more of a drizzle The anticipation has been brewing for months, and the time has finally come for Verizon Wireless to open the floodgates on the RIM BlackBerry Storm (aka BlackBerry Storm 9350). The Storm is not only the first touch-screen BlackBerry, but it's also unlike any other touch-screen smartphone out on the market now. Research In Motion developed its own technology, called SurePress, which uses a suspension system that lies beneath the display, so that when you go to select an application or enter text, you physically push the screen down, mimicking the feel of pressing a tactile button. In theory, it's a great concept, but in reality, it's a bit awkward and takes some acclimation. It's just not a natural feeling to push down on the screen, and composing e-mails and text messages is difficult on the cramped onscreen keyboard, so if you need a messaging-centric device, we recommend going with the BlackBerry Bold or another QWERTY smartphone. _____________ Source: C\|Net