sure to throw it away? BlackBerry Storm 2: the official unofficial hands-on
by *Sean Cooper <http://www.engadget.com/bloggers/sean-cooper/>*, posted May 21st 2009 at 1:00PM We've been bumping into the new BlackBerry Storm 2<http://www.engadget.com/tag/blackberrystorm2>for quite a while now on the so-called "information superhighway," but we've finally had a chance to escalate those encounters and spend a few sweet moments with a live unit in the flesh. *First off, let's confirm the huge news: RIM's abandoned the original Storm's SurePress click-screen and gone with a traditional fixed capacitive display for the sequel. It's over, guys. * Unfortunately, the Verizon-branded dual-mode GSM / CDMA unit that we played with has a bug preventing us from getting past the license screen so we couldn't dive deep into the OS (and yeah, we tried scrolling to the bottom of the agreement -- no dice), but we can tell you what we do know: the Storm 2's sleeker style and more heft combined with the newly-stable screen collaborate to make everything feel a wee bit higher end than the original. Follow the break for more impressions! *Gallery: BlackBerry Storm 2: the official unofficial hands-on<http://www.engadget.com/photos/blackberry-storm-2-the-official-unofficial-hands-on-1/> * - <http://www.engadget.com/photos/blackberry-storm-2-the-official-unofficial-hands-on-1/2027791/> - <http://www.engadget.com/photos/blackberry-storm-2-the-official-unofficial-hands-on-1/2027774/> - <http://www.engadget.com/photos/blackberry-storm-2-the-official-unofficial-hands-on-1/2027793/> - <http://www.engadget.com/photos/blackberry-storm-2-the-official-unofficial-hands-on-1/2027779/> - <http://www.engadget.com/photos/blackberry-storm-2-the-official-unofficial-hands-on-1/2027783/> The display is a capacitive number, and it's definitely not SurePress<http://www.engadgetmobile.com/tag/SurePress/>, at least in the traditional sense; there's nary a click to be found. In fact, it behaves rather like the iPhone's screen as far as scrolling and even texture of the surface is concerned. We can't speak to the tech inside, but it does pack a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, a 3.5 mm headset jack, typical USB charger, and run of the mill soft keys on the sides of the handset. Across the bottom, the Storm's keys have been replaced with four softkeys on the display proper for call, end, back, and a BlackBerry key. The top has both the power and mute keys with the entire thing wrapped lovingly in plastics with some metal trim on the edges and a metal battery cover. We'd heard buzz of haptic support -- and while it is possible it is somewhere in there, we can't get at it, so we'll leave that one up in the air for now. We'll leave the device with the heroes and hope we get another chance with it if they can get into the OS for a tour. Meanwhile, follow on for the gallery and a quick video showing off some Verizon branding right after the break. Of course, if you have any questions, drop them in the post and we'll do our level best to get you an answer -- or at least try to lie in a convincing fashion. On Mon, May 18, 2009 at 17:21, Raja Surga <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Surepress? Sure... > > BlackBerry Storm 2 aka BlackBerry Oden details > roundup<http://www.blackberrycool.com/2009/05/blackberry-storm-2-aka-blackberry-oden-details-roundup/> > Posted by Kyle <http://www.blackberrycool.com/author/kyle/> > on May 15, 2009, at 11:18 am > in News <http://www.blackberrycool.com/category/news/> and > Spotlight<http://www.blackberrycool.com/category/spotlight/> > Tags: blackberry oden <http://www.blackberrycool.com/tag/blackberry-oden/> > , blackberry storm 2<http://www.blackberrycool.com/tag/blackberry-storm-2/> > , leaks <http://www.blackberrycool.com/tag/leaks/>, > wifi<http://www.blackberrycool.com/tag/wifi/> > . Comments: 4 > responses<http://www.blackberrycool.com/2009/05/blackberry-storm-2-aka-blackberry-oden-details-roundup/#comments> > > [image: blackberry storm 2 aka BlackBerry Oden] > > Leaked pictures of the BlackBerry Storm 2, aka the BlackBerry Oden, have > surfaced on CB, and have since been taken down. The device is looking really > nice. With the flurry of complaints surrounding the released BlackBerry > Storm, many users are worried the BlackBerry Storm 2 will be the phone they > wished they’d originally purchased. This is very much going to be the case. > > This leak is both bad and good news for RIM. The leak confirms a new > BlackBerry Storm is on way, which will help generate a buzz until launch > date, but it will also have a negative impact on the already launched > BlackBerry Storm sales. > > The upcoming BlackBerry Oden is rumored to feature GPS, WiFi and work on a > GSM network. Rumors have claimed that the device offers a “new approach to > text entry,” but from the pictures we aren’t seeing anything revolutionary. > > [image: blackberry storm 2] > > Here is a quick breakdown of what we may or may not know about the > BlackBerry Storm 2: > > - The buttons seem to be a big improvement. > - Buttons are located on the touchscreen and not physical. > - Buttons will be less susceptible to damage. > - Side buttons seem to be rubber rather than plastic. > - Device looks thinner. > - Will likely still have SurePress. > - They’ve might have added multiple contact points (physical buttons) > underneath instead of relying on one big button in the center. > > > On Sun, May 17, 2009 at 12:03 AM, rizki <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> >> >> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/15/blackberry-storm-2-dropping-surepress-screen/ >> >> -- >> >> Q >> >> Laurence J. Peter - "Originality is the fine art of remembering what >> you hear but forgetting where you heard it." - >> http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/l/laurence_j_peter.html >> > > > > -- > "Nietzsche is dead" - God > >
