The device
So we have the service checked, let’s see the handset. The Storm we managed to obtain came from abroad, it looks like it’s made for the German Vodafone, at least the red wallpaper and the default language made us think this. This, however, was no obstacle, as the wallpaper color can be changed and we can choose from five languages.
All accessories inside the box have been packaged carefully. They are sitting in smaller boxes: a standard American charger, a USB cable, the stereo headset, a neat little cleaning tissue and the special leather case. It’s special because it has a small magnet inside, so the phone recognizes when it’s placed inside the case and the backlight is turned off: another power saving feature. There is of course a thick manual and some CDs, as those who use a BlackBerry surely synchronize everything with their PC.
The phone itself is very interesting. According to current trends it has a huge touchscreen and some buttons on the side and on the bottom part of the front. Metal and plastic have been used alternatively, both are high-quality. The back is made of aluminum, the silvery stripe on the sides is also made of metal, while other parts are of shiny black plastic, which is prone to collect fingerprints.
There are four buttons under the display. Those who have seen a BlackBerry before will surely know that the key with seven dots is not a ladybug, but this takes us into the menu and it’s also used for displaying the options for various functions. The other three keys are self-explanatory. On the left of the phone there is a microUSB port with a hotkey above it, which turns on voice recognition by default. On the right there is the camera’s exposure key and the volume control keys. On the top of this side we can see the 3.5 mm jack connector, which is a very positive aspect.
On top of Storm there are two hidden buttons, the one on the left operates the keylock, while the right mutes the handset. On the top part of the back side we have the 3.2 megapixel camera and a flash. The memory card can be inserted under the back cover, and what might be surprising at first is that there’s no stylus, so RIM meant it seriously that we can operate the phone with our finger.
A cikk még nem ért véget, kérlek, lapozz!
