Blackberry Storm Vs Htc Touch Hd - Which is the Best Touchscreen Mobile Phone?
Blackberry Storm Vs Htc Touch Hd - Which is the Best Touchscreen Mobile Phone?
As we head into a brand new year, let’s take a look at two touchscreen mobile phones that have come into this year with us, and ask the question: which is best, the Blackberry Storm or the HTC Touch HD?
Blackberry Storm - the first ever touch-based Blackberry
Everyone knew it would happen eventually, after the iPhone was released, but this was the email giant’s response: the totally new, and totally innovative Blackberry Storm, RIM’s first ever touchscreen mobile phone. Oh, and I do mean innovative, because the Blackberry Storm has a whole new type of touchscreen, one that no other mobile phones have. You see, the Blackberry Storm has the world’s first ever ‘clickable’ touchscreen, and if you’re wondering what that means, well, basically it means that when you press the screen on the Blackberry Storm, it moves. It only moves a bit into the phone, but it does physically move, meaning that the whole screen on the Blackberry Storm acts as one giant button. So, when going through menus, you can tap the screen all you want, but it only selects something when you press the screen. So, that means no more accidentally starting programs you didn’t mean to, and when you’re typing on the onscreen keypad, the Blackberry Storm makes it feel like your typing on a real keypad! That’s rather useful, especially as the Blackberry Storm, needless to say, comes with the famous Blackberry email service. That’s not all you get, though, as it comes with a 3 megapixel camera, HSDPA and GPS, along with Blackberry Maps, music player and tons of multimedia options. In other words, the Blackberry Storm is the very definition of the word smartphone.
HTC Touch HD - Windows Mobile gets a sexy new vessel
The HTC Touch HD was a mobile phone that surprised us all, since it virtually came out of nowhere. We’d seen the Diamond and the Touch Pro, so I don’t think anyone was expecting was about to get leaked next. But when it was, blimey did it grab us by the throat and not let go! There was one big (emphasis on the big) factor that caught everyone’s attention more than anything else: the HTC Touch HD comes with a massive 3.8 inch screen. not only is that bigger than the screens on any other phone, it’s bigger than most mobile phones! Combine that huge size with a resolution of 800×480 pixels, and the brilliant TouchFLO 3D interface, and you get the HTC Touch HD, a phone that’s going to give you the most satisfying touch-based phone experience you’ve ever come across. Put it this way, the HTC Touch HD is the first keyboard-less mobile phone that I can honestly say doesn’t need a keyboard. The massive screen makes touch commands so much easier than previous touchscreen mobile phones (and yes, that includes the iPhone). Features-wise, you get a 5 megapixel camera (alas, lacking a flash), HSDPA for super fast internet (and super-smooth, since you get Opera Mobile), WiFi, and GPS. In other words, the HTC Touch HD is simply stunning.
Blackberry Storm vs HTC Touch HD - Which should you buy?
So, if it comes down to a choice, which should you buy? Which is better, the innovative clicky screen of the Blackberry Storm, or the frighteningly HUGE screen of the HTC Touch HD? Well, on paper, the Blackberry Storm, but in the real world, there are a few issues. the biggest, and most worrying is that its innovation and biggest selling point is also its biggest flaw. You have to press the screen to select things, but the problem is that the screen takes that much force to press that when typing anything, it’s going to kill your thumbs very quickly, and start hurting. That’s a big black mark against the Blackberry Storm, that, having an email device that hurts you when you type and email. On top of that, the new operating system on the Blackberry Storm is rumoured to be a bit buggy, again letting it down. No such problems with the HTC Touch HD, however, because it has the already-proven TouchFLO interface, which is simply one of the best no the market. Not only that, but it hammers the Blackberry Storm in every way, from camera to web browser, from the onscreen keyboard to music, everything (well, in truth, the HTC Touch HD hammers just about all other mobile phones you can name). That’s why, if I had choose, I’d go for the HTC Touch HD any day. However, you should note, neither of them are as good as the Sony Ericsson X1…
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Vodafone Australia Announces BlackBerry Storm Pricing
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Vodafone Australia Announces BlackBerry Storm Pricing
New, unlimited email and internet caps announced for exclusive
BlackBerry® StormTM as Christmas demand for smartphones heats up.
Vodafone Australia today announces pricing for the new BlackBerry® StormTM smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM), well ahead of Christmas. Available exclusively through Vodafone, the BlackBerry Storm will be available free on a new range of combined voice and data plans, called Vodafone Internet Caps, offering customers unlimited* BlackBerry email and internet browsing on a 24-month contract (see table below). The BlackBerry Storm will be available from Monday, December 1.
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The BlackBerry Storm smartphone is the perfect choice for both personal users and business customers looking for a state-of-the-art, multimedia device that makes a statement in the office and out on the town. Its unique and innovative SurePress™ touchscreen, which depresses ever so slightly when the screen is pressed, dramatically enhances the touch interface for both typing and navigation and gives users an experience they can actually feel. The stylish smartphone boasts exceptional performance, a stunning display and rich features including 3G (HSPA) network support, GPS, desktop-style web pages, advanced multimedia, a first class phone, camera and robust messaging capabilities - all designed to give users an incredibly fast and powerful mobile experience.
Vodafone Internet Caps
(cost per month) Included talk, TXT and more
(per month) Included data* BlackBerry Storm Contract
0 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
0 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
0 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
9 ,000 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
9 ,000 Unlimited BlackBerry email and internet Free^ 24-month
^Minimum costs and early exit fees apply. See http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal/blackberrystorm/blackberrystorm.htm for details.
Russell Hewitt, CEO, Vodafone Australia comments: “Today we announce that we’re bringing the BlackBerry Storm to Australia with a sensational offer with unlimited BlackBerry email and internet usage. BlackBerry Storm is the first device to come to fruition following an agreement between Vodafone, Verizon and RIM to develop and bring to market cutting edge smartphones on the BlackBerry platform.”
Hewitt continues: “Available exclusively through Vodafone, the BlackBerry Storm features a new ‘clickable’ touchscreen that will redefine expectations on performance from a touchscreen handset and become an instant hit with customers with its sexy design and ease of use. With the popularity of data-intensive services sky-rocketing, we’re enabling customers to make the most of Vodafone’s 3G network and RIM’s latest technology to enjoy the services they want at a price that is very affordable.”
Dany Bolduc, Regional Director, Asia Pacific, Research In Motion comments: “The BlackBerry Storm is a next-generation smartphone designed to meet the communications and multimedia needs of the most demanding customers. The new “clickable” SurePress touch-screen is a remarkable innovation that offers a revolutionary improvement to the touch interface. We are very excited to introduce the first touchscreen BlackBerry smartphone together with Vodafone in Australia.
Bolduc concludes: “With its robust communications capabilities, rich multimedia features and stylish design, the BlackBerry Storm helps customers make the most of their time with a chic and lifestyle-friendly smartphone.”
The introduction of the new BlackBerry Application Centre from Vodafone will also coincide with the release of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone, available in December. The new on-device Application Centre enables BlackBerry Storm customers to easily download applications over Vodafone’s 3G network. Some applications will be available free of charge, with others clearly priced and included on the customer’s monthly bill. A selection of applications is outlined below:
MusicStation
Have access to the latest tracks at your fingertips with Vodafone MusicStation. Get unlimited access to over 1 million music tracks for only .75 per week.
Vodafone Compass
Vodafone’s popular Compass service offers a complete navigation experience - whether driving or walking - enabling users to find their way quickly and easily using turn-by-turn GPS navigation.
Social networking applications
The BlackBerry Storm comes pre-loaded with a number of social networking and Instant Messaging applications. These include; Facebook, Flickr and a range of IM applications that can be used through the BlackBerry browser, including: Windows Live Messenger, AOL, Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger and ICQ.
Customers can pre-register to purchase the BlackBerry Storm smartphone at: www.vodafone.com.au/blackberrystorm. Pre-registered customers will be given the opportunity to purchase the BlackBerry Storm the w/c November 24, online. Customers that pre-register and buy a BlackBerry Storm online will receive a complimentary 8GB memory card.
The BlackBerry Storm will also be available to business customers on Vodafone’s single Business Cap plans that were launched in September, 2008.
Notes to Editors
Unlimited email covers any webmail accounts supported by the BlackBerry® Internet Service. This includes accounts such as Yahoo!, Hotmail, Gmail, Pop3/IMAP email accounts and any email account supported by BlackBerry® Enterprise Service.
Unlimited Internet covers using the Internet via the BlackBerry browser on the device. Video-streaming and downloading files larger than 3MB however, are not covered within the cap.
*Vodafone’s Fair Use policy applies. Customers can use the internet using browsers other than the BlackBerry browser, or for video streaming or downloading large files (larger than 3MB) and will be charged .50 per MB. Alternatively, customers can purchase an Internet On Your Mobile 100MB data pack for .95.
Services subject to network availability. 3G available in selected metro areas on 3G capable handsets. Customers with 2.5G handsets will only be able to access limited content. See vodafone.com.au/coverage for details.
The BlackBerry Storm is valued at 9.00 and is locked to the Vodafone network. The smartphone is only available on contract and will not be available to purchase outright from Vodafone.
BlackBerry Storm imagery is available - please liaise with Pulse Communications to source high-resolution imagery. (EDITOR’S NOTE: Media can access images and video of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone at www.rim.mediaseed.tv)
Further details and technical specifications can be found at www.vodafone.com.au/blackberrystorm and www.blackberry.com/storm
Media Contacts:
Dominic Hilton-Foster, Vodafone Australia
Email: Dominic.Hilton-Foster (at) vodafone.com
Mobile: 0405 703 495
Simone McDermid, Pulse Communications
Email: simonem (at) pulsecom.com.au
Mobile: 0412 670 201
Abbie Sinclair, Pulse Communications
Email: abbie (at) pulsecom.com.au
Mobile: 0410 545 521
About Vodafone
Vodafone is the world’s largest mobile telecommunications group, with equity interests in 26 countries and Partner Networks in over 40 additional countries. As of 30 June 2008, Vodafone had 269 million proportionate customers worldwide.
© Vodafone Pty Limited 2008: VODAFONE and the Vodafone logos are trade marks of the Vodafone Group. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trade marks of their respective owners.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used herein, words such as “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions made by and information available to Research In Motion Limited. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, possible product defects and product liability, risks related to international sales and potential foreign currency exchange fluctuations, the initiation or outcome of litigation, acts or potential acts of terrorism, international conflicts, significant fluctuations of quarterly operating results, changes in Canadian and foreign laws and regulations, continued acceptance of RIM’s products, increased levels of competition, technological changes and the successful development of new products, dependence on third-party networks to provide services, dependence on intellectual property rights, and other risks and factors detailed from time to time in RIM’s periodic reports filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory authorities. RIM has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.
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I am going to order a blackberry storm and they said it can take up to 5 days to get but i want it sooner. Im so excited to get it! they are shipping it from Fedex i think. Can fedex ship overnight? So, if i order it on friday will it be here by saturday or sunday or monday? Thanks!
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fedex can ship overnight but it depends if verizon will release it so soon. The problem is the overall demand and the processing. if you want it so bad go into the store and get it.
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can it be unlocced for sprint?
@da3coons ok thx for that.
@hdogg615 yes, if u get the right flash. i know cricket does flashing in most of their stores now a days. just like metro. if you get the right flash u will have everything working correctly. i know my store by us, its a coprtate cricket store and they’re selling a storm for 249, fully flashed and the 1st month free. hope it works out
@da3coons ok, fully flashed? Also do i need the SIM card for it to function on that network? Reason why is cause I’m trying to get one and don’t want any hiccups like–”Oh u can talk and text but no web or mms” stuff like that.
@MrEricccccccc it depends if ur on the even more or the even more plus plan. log into your account and see if they will charge u.
@hdogg615 yes it will!
Hey will this work for the Cricket network?
I tried to unlock but it said it was an error
Hey , I unlock my blackberry storm & I put my sim card in & everything but when it starts up , it asks me for a 3 pin code.
Did I miss a step ?
at the minute 3:22 looks like you switch celphones so may be its a trick!
Does your storm need to be active with a verizon account in order to do this process? because i once was a verizon customer but switched to tmobile and now i have a blackberry storm that i want to unlock but im not sure if it will work since I dont have service on it.
Hi. I have T-Mobile and I only have unlimited text but no data plan, If I buy an unlocked Blackberry Storm, and use it, will it start charging me data or only charge me when I use it?
who want to unlock this phone huge problems my phone 3 times sent to the store to fix one for replace and two times for fix minor problems
@xxpedroacossxx THat will never work, boost uses iDEN networks not GSM, those networks are entirely different and that can’t be done.
I unlocked my iphone 4.0 using iphoneunlatch . com Unlocking iphone never been so easy. Jailbreak/Unlock all version iphone 2g,3g,3gs,OS4 and ipod easy way.
watz the unlock code
how can i get my code or where can i get from ????
@Unlockandgo i got the bb storm n a boost sim card n it wont work help :(
so i unlocked my phone and everything and i put my tmobile sim card in and it says sos what can i do to fix that PLEASE HELP ME!
You can use any sim card you have. The purpose of the sim card is so you can get the mep2 code prompt. Any sim card will do.
What if you dont have the sim fromo verizon?
What if you dont have the sim card from verzion?
this is 9500bbecuase the 530 has up buttons not these ones
What if your blackberry storm has been disconnected from Verizon. Can you still proceed to unlock the phone?
i found a blacke berry just like this but its on the inavtice list so i cant use it is there any way to get around it i tryied sayin thta i bought it off the web but they say i need the owner to call any help pppl pls
i ordered mine thursday night over the phone with verizon. they said it would be here today (saturday) but then we called them back today and they said we wouldn’t have it until tuesday. i’m pretty upset. it was some factory delay at the warehouse and they couldn’tt overnight it for some reason. they had to do 2 day ground shipping. which upset me even more.
I put my order in for an overnight on Friday, and it was guaranteed saturday by 1pm. I had to call and get my 20 bucks back…i dont even have a tracking number yet. Im kinda mad about it