BlackBerry Storm2 9520

Whenever one thinks of buying a phone for business, Blackberry is probably the first name that springs to mind as the trailblazer in the email by phone space.

The BlackBerry Storm2 9520 maintains that strong position.

BlackBerry did receive mixed reviews last year for the original Storm, which was the first touchscreen BlackBerry device. However, the new BlackBerry Storm2 is exactly the same size as the original Storm, but Blackberry listened to the criticisms directed at the original Storm and BlackBerry have piled in even more technologyto the BlackBerry Storm2 9520, producing a fuller, smoother-running device, with an improved touchscreen.

The on-screen QWERTY keyboard now allows for simultaneous double-touching, which means faster typing. The keys now feel more real by both audibly and physically clicking. As anticipated, the Storm2 now has Wi-Fi, something that was sorely missing in the original Storm. Internal memory has been increased to 2GB and can be expanded with a microSD card.

Many Google apps will work on the Storm2, such as Gmail and Google Maps, and the Storm2 has GPS. The 3.15 megapixel camera has autofocus, LED flash, image stabiliser and geo-tagging. Apps for Twitter and Facebook are pre-installed and photos can be uploaded directly from the phone. Business users will be happy too, with push email, calendar and contacts that are compatible with Microsoft Exchange, Novell Group Wise and Lotus Domino.

Bluetooth support is upgraded considerable with Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, Mono/Stereo Headset, Handsfree, Phone Book, Access Profile (PBAP), and Serial Port Profile Supported. Bluetooth Stereo Audio (A2DP/AVCRP), DUN

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