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1. Champion at multitasking

Final reason for the Storm’s especially worth is the ability to “multitasking”. So you leave open instant messaging application while navigheszi the Web or play.

At this point, the operating system does not allow the iPhone’s multitasking, you can run a single third-party application on line. (Some default Apple applications such as iPod, can be used while running another application).

If you want to leave active one IM client as you read news through other applications, you must choose Storm’s.
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2. Copy and Paste

Probably the most notable function that lacks 3G iPhone is the function of copy and paste. Even though may not seem much on a mobile device, try to transfer a URL from a Web page in an e-mail and see how a function as simple can become so important.

Users can use Storm Track function by simply pressing the start of selected text, and with another finger should push to end selection to emphasize that text. After you’ve made the selection, the BlackBerry display menu options copy and paste.

Users who frequently send and receive links, should choose Storm’s just because of this option.

3. Touch-screen offers tactile feedback

One of the complaints about the iPhone’s screen is the lack of tactile feedback. In other words, the screen offers no response when you press a key, making it difficult typing because you have to look directly at what you write.

RIM considered frustrations iPhone users, developing technology keyboard Storm “Click Through” to provide feedback both touch and hearing.

If you type fast is very important to you, should you consider a physical full QWERTY keyboard device. But if you want a smartphone with touch-screen, choose Storm.

4. Expandable memory

BlackBerry’s Storm has an internal memory of 1GB, but can be extended to 16GB via memory cards. Storm users can buy any memory cards want to have media collections whenever preferred.

The importance of a memory card slot depends very much on the size of your colectiiilor media and how often you want to access from your mobile device. Some users may appreciate the iPhone’s fixed memory of 8GB or 16GB, so that it does not trouble you with mini cards.

5. Camera, video recording

Storm has a 3.2 megapixel camera, compared with that of the iPhone – 2 megapixel camera. Although the iPhone includes a camera, it can be used in the video. If recording video is essential for you, you have to choose Storm.

6. Removable battery

Like most devices RIM BlackBerry Storm presents a removable battery can be replaced with another, when it was consumed. BlackBerry extra batteries cost about $5, but can be invaluable for those who travel a lot and want to play or listen to music constantly.

Since the iPhone has a fixed battery, the device needs recharging regularly or no solution to purchase expensive portable chargers various solutions and strange.

7. Stereo Bluetooth capability

With iPhone, users can listen to your favorite music via Bluetooth, at least not without an adapter, because the device lacks support for technology Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP).

This means that those wired headsets are required at the time you use Apple’s smartphone to listen to stereo music.

BlackBerry smartphone have, for some time, support for Bluetooth stereo, and Storm is no exception.

BlackBerry Bold 9700 has a 256 MB flash memory, slot for microSD cards up to 32GB, support for connectivity quad band UMTS / HSPA (800/850/1900/2100 MHz), tri-band UMTS / HSDPA (900/1700 / 2100 MHz) and quad band GSM / GPRS / EDGE. Among the specifications are and support WiFi 802.11 b / g with UMA, A-GPS, a display HVGA + of 2.44 inches, a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash plus an optical trackpad.

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Albeit a tad bit late, the T-mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is finally seeing the OS 4.5 Update that was promised so long ago. Starting tomorrow, March 13, T-mobile Pearl owners will be able to get their hands on RIM’s OS and finally have a glimpse into what HTML email means on their handheld. Along with the HTML email for BIS accounts, music / video streaming, free / busy calendar look up, remote search for emails on server, attachment download / document editing, wireless software updates, myFaves 1.5, an updated UI, Wap 2.0, Voice IT policy controls, BlackBerry Maps enhancements, and GSM / EDGE toggle capabilities will be included.

Pearl 8120 owners will be able to download the OS 4.5 update from http://www.t-mobile.com/bbupgrade sometime in the morning. As usual a high-speed Internet is recommended for the download and you will need to backup your existing device information prior to updating the OS.

That’s right people, it’s getting closer. We can almost taste it now in fact. The CDMA answer to the BlackBerry Bold 9000 and Curve 8900 has just popped up in a new round of live shots, this time a bit more clear than the last round. We also get a pretty clear glimpse of the back this time around, which could be a good thing or a bad thing. Apparently the faux leather on the Bold battery cover isn’t polarizing enough so RIM decided to up the ante. Yikes. What do you guys think — love it, hate it or who cares just give me a sexy new CDMA BlackBerry already?! Hit the jump for the shot of the back.

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We just got a tip that Orange UK would be the first carrier in Europe to launch a Pay As You Go BlackBerry device. Here’s the deal: it’s an exclusive-colored BlackBerry 8120 (Indigo, which is available on T-Mobile USA, might just be an UK exclusive) that will sell for £145. What about the monthly fee? A laughable £5/month. A pretty awesome deal that we’re told launches tomorrow. You can also most likely look for the PAYG service to color-up the rest of the BlackBerry devices Orange UK offers over time, provided this goes well. We guess we were right about BlackBerrys coming in boxes. Any Orange folks out there interested in picking up one of these?

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We’ve just received word that Canada’s Fido Wireless has begun shipping out the first batch of Blackberry Pearl 8100 devices to its retail stores. A number of shops have already received their first packages, well ahead of the anticipated February 4th release date. The actual boxes are an oh-so-pretty baby blue color, similar to the current Bell Blackberry packaging. This is all well and good, but if you’ve been hankering for a Fido branded ‘Berry you’re still gonna have to wait. Their POS system still doesn’t contain any actual Blackberry plans, so reps won’t be able to activate the devices even if you find one friendly enough to give it a shot.

BlackBerry 8100s in stores

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Verizon Wireless customers now have a new option for enhancing wireless coverage inside homes where location, geography or structural conditions interfere with reception. Customers can purchase the Verizon Wireless Network Extender online, by phone or at select Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, allowing them to enhance the signal inside their homes using any Verizon Wireless phone.
Verizon Wireless Network Extender
Verizon Wireless Network Extender – a “mini-cell site” manufactured by Samsung – is about the size of a wireless router box or small attache case and routes Verizon Wireless calls through the customer’s home broadband Internet connection. Network Extender is easy to set up and ready to use right out of the box and can provide coverage in an area of up to 5.000 square feet. The price is $249.99, plus local taxes, and there are no monthly fees.
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The BlackBerry Storm might have its faults, but I’ll give RIM one thing: they’re certainly cranking out these firmware updates at breakneck speed. Of course, no matter how fast they get the updates out, people will get impatient – which is why it’s always good news when a leak like this one occurs.

Sometime last night, OS 4.7.0.90 for the BlackBerry 9500 and 9530 (the GSM and CDMA versions of the Storm) found its way out of the code-crankin’ labs and onto the internets. A number of folks have already put their Storms into the petri dish for the sake of science, returning with positive results; initial reports claim an overall snappier UI (faster transitions and accelerometer detection), and an option to enable a full QWERTY keyboard in portrait mode. Remember, however, that this is a leaked (and presumably beta) version of the OS, so it doesn’t come without a fault or two – a few bugs are purportedly still lingering, including one that makes the camera a bit finicky about saving photos properly.

Download Link for BlackBerry Storm 9530 (CDMA)
Download Link for BlackBerry Storm 9500 (GSM)
CrackBerry’s Guide on Installation