BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Black

The BlackBerry Storm2 9550 for Verizon Wireless is BlackBerry's latest touch screen smartphone. With a brilliant 3.25" display and improved SurePress technology, the Storm2 promises the ultimate touch experience. The internationally compatible Storm2 supports 3G speeds in more than 150 countries and is WiFi-enabled, so you can get the most out of the full HTML web browser, whether you are streaming TV shows with V CAST Video on Demand or uploading the latest songs from V CAST Music with Rhapsody. Use the 3.2 megapixel camera/ camcorder to upload images on-the-go to your favorite social networking sites. Popular apps like Skype, which allows free and discounted calls worldwide, are pre-loaded and thousands more are available to download from the BlackBerry App World. Of course, the Storm2 supports BlackBerry's famous 'push' email for Microsoft Exchange and web-based email accounts. A 16GB microSD memory card is pre-installed to store all your pictures, videos, documents, and more.

Highlights

• 3.2 Megapixel Auto-focus Camera/ Camcorder With Flash and Zoom To Snap Pictures Or Record Video
• 3.25" Touchscreen Display Adjusts Orientation And Provides Click Feedback
• Connect Worldwide With International-capable 3G Or WiFi
• Download Apps From The BlackBerry App World To Customize Your Phone
• Find Your Way With Integrated GPS That Is VZ Navigator and VZ Navigator Global Capable
• Place Free and Discounted Calls To Other PCs, Mobile and Landline Phones Worldwide With Skype
• PlayBook Compatible
• Stay Entertained With Your Media Library, V CAST Music With Rhapsody and V CAST Video On Demand
• Storm2 Is A Touch Screen BlackBerry With Next Generation SurePress Technology

Compatible Rate Plans

• Device Supports Keep My Existing Plan - Yes
• Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes
• Device Supports Blackberry Plans - Yes
• Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes
• Device Supports Verizon Account Level Plans - Yes
• Device Supports Add-on Line Upgrade Plans - Yes
• Device Supports Add-on Line Plans - Yes
• Early Termination Fee - Early Termination Fee $350 (2 yr contracts)

Compatible Features

• Verizon Wireless Visual Voicemail Compatible - Yes
• Verizon Wireless Tethering Plan Options - Yes
• Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Connect Option - Yes
• Verizon Wireless Rhapsody Options - Yes
• Verizon Wireless Smartphone Data Options - Yes
• Verizon Wireless TXT+PIX+FLIX Plan Options - Yes
• Verizon Wireless Voice Plan Options - Yes

What's In The Box

• Additional Items Included - Battery, 3.5mm Stereo Headset, Wall Charger With International Adapters, 16GB microSD Memory Card

Messaging Features

• Instant Messenger - Yes, IM Chat Using Instant Messaging Applications For BlackBerry and Web-based Services Like AIM
• Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages
• Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages
• Email Client - Supports Real-time Push For Exchange Email and Up To 10 Other Web-based, Email Services Like Yahoo!
• HTML Web Browsing - Yes, Full HTML Web Browsing With Touch Navigation, Bookmarks, High-speed Data Download

Entertainment

• App Store - Yes, Supports Blackberry App World
• Customizable Graphics - Yes
• MP3 Ringtones - Yes
• Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes
• Games - Yes
• Facebook - Yes, Downloadable
• MySpace - Yes, Downloadable
• Ringer Profiles - Yes
• MP3 Player - Yes, BlackBerry Media Player Syncs Your Library (Including iTunes!) and V CAST Music With Rhapsody
• Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, Watch Videos and TV Shows With V CAST Video On Demand
• Picture Caller ID - Yes
• Custom Ringtones - Yes

Digital Camera

• Capture Modes - Yes, Multiple
• Camera Megapixels - 3.2 Megapixels
• Camera - Yes, 3.2 Megapixel Camera/ Camcorder With Flash, Auto-focus, Zoom and More
• Zoom - Yes, 2x Digital Zoom
• Video Capture / Camcorder - Yes, Record Video Clips To Share With Friends and Family
• Dedicated Camera Key - Yes

Advanced Features

• Skype Mobile - Yes, Place Free and Discounted Calls To Other PCs, Mobile and Landline Phones Worldwide With Skype
• GPS Services Support - Yes, Integrated GPS Is VZ Navigator and VZ Navigator Global Capable For Turn-by-turn Directions
• Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, Windows PC Only and Mobile Broadband Connect Feature Required
• Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Stream Quality Music Wirelessly With Stereo Bluetooth Headphones (Not Included)
• Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Including Car Kits, Headsets, and Mor
• PC Synchronization - Yes
• Attachment Viewing and Editing (Word, Excel) - Yes, Edit Document Attachments (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and View PDF and JPEG Files
• Upgradeable - Yes

Core Features

• Calculator - Yes
• PDA Device - Yes
• Calendar - Yes
• Alarm - Yes
• Vibrate - Yes
• Color Main Display - 3.25", 480 x 360 Pixel, 65,000+ Color, TFT LCD Touch Screen Display
• Style - Candy Bar
• Languages Supported - English, Spanish and French
• Voice-activated Dialing - Yes
• To-Do List - Yes
• Speakerphone - Yes
• Voice Memo - Yes
• Color - Black

Battery

• Battery Type - Li-Ion
• Standby Time - Up To 11 Days
• Talk Time - Up To 5.5 Hours

Technical Specifications

• 3G Data Speeds - Yes, Where Available
• Compatible Carrier - Verizon Wireless
• Dimensions - 4.4" x 2.4" x 0.5"
• Multiple Numbers Per Name - Yes
• Built-In Memory - Yes, 2GB On-board
• Predictive Text Entry - Yes
• Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack - Yes
• Micro-USB Port - Yes
• Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900 and GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 and UMTS 2100
• Data Download Speed - 3G (Where Available), EVDO Rev. A and GPRS/ EDGE/ HSDPA
• Touch Screen - Yes, Next Generation SurePress Touch Screen Technology (Touch & Click Action)
• Expandable Memory Capacity - Yes, Store More Music, Videos and Photos With Up To A 16GB microSD Memory Card (Included)
• WiFi - Yes, Connect To Personal and Corporate Wireless Networks (Hotspots)
• Internationally Compatible - Yes
• Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes, M3
• Platform / Operating System - BlackBerry OS 5.0 Software
• Phonebook Capacity - Up To 1.000 Entries
• Weight - 5.5 oz