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FCC Approves the GSM-Only BlackBerry Storm

By: , IntoMobile
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 at 8:00 AM

The GSM-only BlackBerry Storm has passed through the FCC. Looks like this news has dropped just as AT&T made the BlackBerry Bold available! I always get a kick out of new device news dropping before the actual ‘newest’ device even hits the market. This one was a close call.

The GSM-only BlackBerry Storm will feature GSM and WCDMA 2100. Key features of the GSM-only BlackBerry Storm include:

  • 7.2 mbps HSDPA/UMTS (2100)
  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
  • 1GB of memory, 192MB RAM
  • 1400 mAhr battery. Standby time: 528 hours
  • MicroUSB port
  • MicroSD and MicroSDHC expandable up to 8GB
  • 3.2 MP camera, flash, 2.5x digital zoom, auto focus, and image stabilization
  • Video capture. Normal mode (480×320) and MMS mode (176×144)
  • Assisted GPS – Enhanced version of GPS (faster)

Have you gone ‘Storm Crazy’ yet? Stay tuned for more news on this device!

[Via: CellPhoneSignal]

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  • Simon Sage

    I’m still hella confused about the FCC filing. Why would they even bother having the 2100 band on there if it won’t work on AT&T? Is this any different from the European 9500? Is there any reason the Vodafone Storm would have to go through American regulation hoops?