It has some redeeming qualities, but you could still do better.
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It has some redeeming qualities, but you could still do better.
How we score
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More often than not while using the Storm, we felt let down or frustrated. Ultimately, this could be a great platform with a little more time in the oven, but right now, it feels undercooked -- and that's not enough for us.
The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, there are bugs and performance issues that prevent the Storm from delivering its full potential.
Pros:
The camera is pretty decent
The sure press screen is fairly intuitive once you get used to it
The GPS locks quickly
3G speeds are excellent, as well as signal reception
Impressive feature set
OS...
I truly hated this phone for the first two months I had it. But... after Verizon came out to our shop and showed us a few tips and tricks....... for example did you know if you swipe down over the key...
It has some redeeming qualities, but you could still do better.
68
It has some redeeming qualities, but you could still do better.
How we score
The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).
