BlackBerry 9500 Storm reviews round-up

The BlackBerry 9500 Storm is a handset you either love or hate. What do other websites think of the first RIM touchscreen?

Published on Jan 9, 2009

(4/5)	Mobile Choice "Overall, we are blown away by the Storm. Fair enough, the virtual QWERTY keyboard is fiddly, but it is as good as (if not better than) the iPhone’s version. The clickable touch-screen function is excellent – as is the video playback, the web browsing and the phone’s tremendous social networking capabilities. The Storm is a BlackBerry with real consumer appeal." Read the Mobile Choice BlackBerry 9500 Storm review

	CNET.co.uk “The BlackBerry Storm is one of those phones that you'll love or hate. If you're someone who appreciates a mechanical keypad but yearns for a touchscreen then the Storm offers a middle of the road solution. However, in doing so it doesn't really manage to provide the best of either format. While it's better than a lot of toushcreen phones out there, it's definitely not perfect.” Read the CNET.co.uk BlackBerry 9500 Storm review

(8/10)	Trusted Reviews “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.” Read the Trusted Reviews BlackBerry 9500 Storm review

	Stuff.tv “Using SureType tech, the display floats above a button configuration and moves down with your finger presses… Unfortunately, all this prowess comes at a price, which is the Storm’s chunkiness in hand… So if you can handle the lack of Wi-Fi and prefer to keep your phone in your bag rather than your pocket, the Storm looks a strong new contender. ” Read the Stuff.tv BlackBerry 9500 Stom review