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What's Good about the New Blackberry Storm 2?

The first touch-screen BlackBerry phone, the Storm, got a few things right, but generally it was a chore to use.

Good thing a lot can change in a year. The latest version of the device, the BlackBerry Storm2, is the phone Research In Motion Ltd. It should have been released in 2008 but was released late October 2009. So what’s good about the New Blackberry Storm 2:

1.It's faster, smarter and more fun to use.

2.The Storm2's face is still dominated by a large, bright Touch Screen. The buttons that previously sat just below the screen have been integrated, making most of the phone's face one big, slick slab.

3.The Storm2 is more responsive and accurate than its predecessor. The screen of the first version of blackberry Storm often takes an irritating amount of time to change from portrait to landscape mode when the phone is flipped to one side or another. On the new Storm, there's little to no delay.

4.Owing to the latest BlackBerry software, the phone also makes it easier to scroll through lists of contacts and messages, though I still sometimes wished the scrolling was even quicker to bypass a block of text or bevy of e-mails.

5.The Storm's virtual keyboard has been improved as well: You can type on it more easily and make fewer mistakes when sending e-mails and text messages.

6.One of the most noticeable features of the original Storm was its combination of touch screen with physical feedback — you could mouse around the screen with your finger, but needed to press down on the screen to complete an action like opening an application. Trouble was, it required some force to push. The new Storm keeps the click, but it's a little easier to push on the screen. It has also learned a neat new trick: When the phone is off or asleep, the screen doesn't click (and, because they're all connected, the buttons below it don't move either).

7.If you're an application junkie, RIM's BlackBerry App World may not satiate your appetite. It's still just a fraction the size of Apple's App Store, which has more than 100,000 applications. Fortunately, the basics are there for keeping up with Facebook friends, communicating through the short-messaging site Twitter, listening to music and checking the news.

8.The Storm2 comes with a 16-gigabyte microSD card, doubling the amount of storage space for photos, videos and music.

9.And if you were bemoaning the lack of Wi-Fi on the first Storm, you'll be pleased to see it is included on the latest model.

10.The Storm2, which came out in late October, is available from Verizon Wireless for $179 with a two-Year Contract and after a rebate. Buy the BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Phone (Verizon Wireless) From Amazon.com at only $149.99

It isn't likely to be a game changer, but it is clear that RIM recognized and fixed the glaring problems found in the first version. If you were intrigued by the Storm last year but were nervous about making the commitment, chances are you'll be happier with it this time around.

View photos and more details on Blackberry Storm 2 here.

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