RIM Gives Official Nod to BlackBerry Storm 2, End of Year Release
By Simon Sage on Wednesday, April 8th, 2009 at 7:27 AM PST In BlackBerry, Rumors
Alain Segond von Banchet, a RIM Channel Sales Manager for RIM in the Netherlands, has openly acknowledged the existence of the alleged BlackBerry Storm follow-up at the TeleVisie 2009 conference. On top of providing a firmish launch date of late ‘09/early ‘10 on TPN, von Banchet also hints at a new way of inputting text. While it’s unlikely that SurePress will be booted altogether, maybe we’ll something as drastic as a slider variant with a physical keyboard (RIM has a patent for it, and analysts have already called it), or maybe a smaller change like typing that doesn’t require a full click, and operates on light touch alone like traditional touchscreens. Word has it a new screen style called TruePress will make typing a helluva lot easier.
Aside from that, Wi-Fi will likely be in – one of the biggest holes in the old BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) Storm. The release date conflicts a bit with earlier reports of a September launch, but Verizon (NYSE: VZ) and TPN likely have different release schedules.
I totally agree with the editing feature in Black Berry Storm. I’ve been struggling with the text feature of Iphone especially if you are used to Nokia or Sony Ericsson brands.Wait till you see the integrated and WiFi feature and the improve SureTouch feature. These new features will definitely redeem Storm.
Btw, I just want to share this information I found which is definitely useful for Storm users. There is an All Blackberry Storm Apps that do not require any compatibility mode. It has a Cool Call Blocker application, useful tip calculator, Typing speed application, a bartender app that tells you what drinks you can make based on what you have in your kitchen and even a super-quick and bright flashlight app!
This is a must have for Blackberry Storm fanatics!
Please lets do the key board….. you’ll have me for life:)
Dr. Ati
I Just Want to know if The BlackBerry Storm 1st Generation or 2nd Generation Will Be Released at a Fido Store or Rogers Store