BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Black

The BlackberryStorm2 is the successor to BlackBerry’s first touch screen. The device incorporates a 3.25” multi-touch screen with the resistive SurePress technology. The phone is internationally compatible and supports 3G internet speeds in close to 150 countries. An option to use the Wi-Fi standards makes for the most experience out of the HTML web browser. Thus, you can capitalize on the device’s video streaming capabilities with the V CAST Video on Demand. Multimedia goodness is enhanced by the ability to upload audio clips on V CAST Music with Rhapsody along with the clear pictures afforded by the camera’s 3.2 megapixels. For mobility the MS Exchange Push email client allows 10 popular web-based email accounts. The external memory can be expanded to 16 GB for multimedia and office files. The BlackBerry App World lets you customize your phone with personalized wall papers and your favorite applications. Integrated GPS settings let you find your way using the VZ Navigation and VZ Navigation Global Compatible.

Bottom Line: The modern professional demands mobility from their communication devices. The Storm2 offers the ability to master such mobility through a robust email client, the GPS integration and the fast connectivity standards. The built-in memory and the option to expand the external memory capacity provides space for you to carry around your files both multimedia and office documents. The underlying software lets you edit Word documents, Excel sheets and PowerPoint presentations. Allowed among these is the PDF standard for viewing. Ease of communication is also offered through the A2DP Bluetooth headset, though this should be bought separately. You should be able to use the phone as a modem with a good tethering plan.