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RIM BlackBerry Storm2 Launch-Week Round-Up

30.10.2009
After months of device-leaks, "pre-reviews" and all-around speculation, BlackBerry-maker RIM last week decided to finally take the wraps off its worst-kept secret of the year, the . Shortly thereafter, U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless announced that it would start selling the new device this week.

The Storm2 fills in some of the gaps that plagued owners of RIM's original BlackBerry Storm 9500/9530. Most notably the Storm2 has new and improved SurePress" touch-screen technology with "multi-touch," which "clicks" to provide tactile feedback and make for easier typing. Also, the new smartphone has Wi-Fi--a first for a Verizon BlackBerry.

CIO.com's was lucky enough to get his thumbs on a Storm2 before its official release. Catch up on his coverage, along with posts chronicling past Storm2-leaks, below.

October 15, 2009