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Launch report · BlackBerry

BlackBerry Storm 9530: 2008 first BB touchscreen.

SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2008·$200·Score 60/100

RIM's 2008 Storm 9530 was the first BB touchscreen — SurePress made the entire screen click down.

Key specs at launch

Display
360 x 480 SureClick
Touch
Clickable SurePress
Network
CDMA EV-DO + GSM
Battery
1,400 mAh
What stands out
  • First BB touchscreen.
  • Entire screen clicks (SurePress).
  • World phone CDMA + GSM.
  • 3.2 MP cam.
What to watch
  • SurePress polarising.
  • BB OS 4.7 buggy.
  • No Wi-Fi (Verizon).
  • 155 g heavy.
The phone it has to beat
Nokia E66
$550 · score 68/100