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RIM should be very proud of the BlackBerry Storm. Considering that this is the first touchscreen BlackBerry, it's a surprisingly accomplished device, and one that's often a joy to use. But there are issues with the Storm like the lack of Wi-Fi, temperamental accelerometer and disappointing battery life that take off some of the shine. Despite these problems, the Storm is still the closest real competitor to Apple's iPhone seen to date. Couple that with the legendary BlackBerry email client and I can see the Storm doing very well indeed. Read full review

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By Riyad Emeran
Reviewed 03 December 2008
Updated 26 May 2011

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Performance: 8/10
Value: 9/10
Features: 8/10
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trini

2:25 AM on 3 December, 2008

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I would be interested to find out what Riyad thinks when comparing the Touch HD and the Storm. They are a similar size and weight. Both are touch screen phones and both were given an 8 by TR. I am most concerned about useability and performance (I know, neither will be as good as the iphone but...). I assume Niall and Riyad must have discussed the two phones?

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7:31 AM on 3 December, 2008

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Another iPhone Stomper comes close....But no Cigar!

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9:29 AM on 3 December, 2008

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I wasn't expecting this to score as highly as it did, so bravo RIM.

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9:50 AM on 3 December, 2008

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@trini

If you need the extra 'power user' features of a Blackberry or Windows Mobile device then the Storm is undoubtedly the better handset overall. It's easier to use, is better built and, well, there are just countless reasons.

If you don't need the enterprise features then the overwhelming opinion in our office would be to get an iPhone, unless you're stuck on a contract or find the iPhone contracts too expensive.

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10:19 AM on 3 December, 2008

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Blackberry have always been the leader when it comes to push email, is this now still the case. I know with my I-Phone going via Yahoo push mail it now seems to be instant, I'm not sure if it's the latest firmware or something at Yahoo that has improved, but I ordered something on the internet and as soon as I clicked the Order button, my I-Phone bleeped, I couldn't believe it, I thought that can't be the order confirmation surely, but it was, and I believe a lot of phones now have push mail. So do you think Blackberry have lost there Ace card (push mail).

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10:37 AM on 3 December, 2008

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@Keith

Push email is definitely more of a commodity nowadays so you could say Blackberry has lost its trump card. However, the whole Blackberry system is still very powerful when it comes to enterprise level stuff so if you're a business they still hold some advantages.

For joe bloggs on the street that just wants to pick up his personal email, Blackberry's are no better than any other smart phone in terms of capability. They're just good devices.

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10:58 AM on 3 December, 2008

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@trini - I have a Touch HD in the office as well, and as Ed says, the Storm is the better device. There’s a lot to like about the Touch HD, but the lack of capacitive screen, and the need to still use a stylus when you drop down into Windows Mobile from TouchFlo is very frustrating.

I think that RIM has done a good job with the Storm, but I also think that with a bit more attention to detail, it could have brought a killer handset to market.

@Keith - Yes, BlackBerry email is still very much the best system, especially if you’re a corporate user. You’ll find that most companies have been using BlackBerry devices for years, so getting something like a Strom set up for you work email should be easy, while getting your IT department to allow iPhone usage is more of a challenge. Believe me, I know this from first hand experience!

BlackBerry devices are just as easy to setup and use for consumer email too, which makes a device like the Storm even more attractive. Considering that this is RIM’s first touchscreen device, I’m expecting very good things for the next model.

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3:06 PM on 3 December, 2008

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How does the Storm compare to the Samsung Omnia? I've been looking to upgrade my phone as I'm nearing that period and have been researching the various different phones out there, such as the N96 (off the list now due to various reviews about it), the Omnia, Storm, iPhone (Though I'm with Vodaphone currently) etc.

Being the administrator of our company I already administer our Blackberry Enterprise server, but it also means that I have the luxury of tinkering with alternative devices. Which leads me to another question, does the Storm, or any other device such as the Omnia for that matter support multiple accounts, ie: an Exchange account as well as POP3 accounts?

Finally, and slightly off topic being that the Omnia is running the older version of Windows Mobile, would it be worth holding off for a new handset with an updated Windows Mobile build on it?

Thanks in advance!

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3:43 PM on 3 December, 2008

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@Reugne - I really don’t like the Omnia. I find it cumbersome, slow and generally unintuitive to use. This is a shame, since I do feel that Samsung has the ability to create great handsets. I think that the Pixon is a better handset than the Omnia, but that’s not really a smartphone, just a mobile phone with lots of features packed in and a touchscreen. Or an 8-megapixel camera with a phone built into it!

If it’s a choice between the Storm and an Omnia, go for the Storm every time. If you’ve got the choice between an iPhone or a Storm, that’s a bit more tricky. If you’re keen to stick with Vodafone, then the Storm is a great option, although if you’re not dead set on a touchscreen, the Bold is also worth considering.

As for the next Windows Mobile builds, I have it on good authority that Microsoft is well aware that it needs to raise its game. Whether that will happen in the next revision is doubtful, but our friends in Redmond are aware that they’re being left behind by the likes of Apple, Google and even RIM.

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4:43 PM on 3 December, 2008

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Hi Riyad, First timer on here although an avid reader of your reviews for at least the last 3 years.

I have never used a blackberry before, but seriously considering buying one this weekend. Form of the handset has been an important factor to me always. So, i really like the clamshell Pearl 8220, but would you say that its worth sacrificing that personal likeness for 8220 Pearl and instead go for the Storm?

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