The Blackberry Storm has received lackluster sales and mixed reviews from its veteran customer base, in part because it stands in the shadow of the iPhone. During its debut, several glitches were worked out, leaving its audience with positive and negative perceptions. A short list of a few of the device's practicalities and impracticalities will allow potential buyers to look at the cell phone's basic functionality.
Positive features of the Storm can be categorized as those that are most practical to cellular phone use. Users appreciate a clear and easy to read screen with fun icons. Hardware on the device is considered sufficient for a combination of work and leisure. Email lists are simplified by swiping the screen and have a convenient cut and paste function with the ability to open Word, Excel and PowerPoint files easily. In addition, icons on the cell phones main menu are easily maneuvered. Users can easily scroll through emails and menus without unintentionally opening other functions. Simple features like its speakerphone are considered better than similar devices. Outgoing calls and incoming calls are superior with wireless connectivity considered second to none.
At 3.2 megapixels, the cellular camera phone pictures provide sharper images than previous technology. Other features include the ability to adjust white balance, picture size, picture quality, color effects, and geo tagging. Watching shows and movies is said to be a seamless process, as well as viewing videos recorded on the phone. Music played back on the storm is considered quite loud however on certain selections of music some listeners find sound a bit tinny.
Even with all of the positive factors, Blackberry fans have called the Storm a toy. One of its most well publicized issues is its notorious keyboard. Emailing with the touch keyboard is cumbersome, and those pressed for time will not enjoy fumbling with the device, in order to send email or text. For users with the time and sure fingers, the touchpad becomes easier. Users will find two keyboard options with a touch screen of the traditional QWERTY, and its predictive algorithm. In addition, users can access the SureType keypad option that is most like previous Blackberry products. Many users comment the touchpad keyboard should function more efficiently.
Other well-known issues with the phone include a battery that does not remain charged for several hours at a time, making it inconvenient for the user to constantly recharge. Setting up the phone upon purchase is also known as difficult. Attempting to synchronize email and information with cellular phone accessories like the USB-to-USB cable is tedious and difficult to actually get the information onto the device. Other additional practical problems include the chasm between the body of the phone and the top which may or may not become a place where debris becomes trapped, causing the phone to malfunction.
Users agree once the quirks are worked out of the phone, it will become a stronger competitor to the iPhone. For now, users have created a mixed bag of reviews on the popular cell phones many advantages and disadvantages.
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