BlackBerry Storm photos and specifications

RIM’s newest BlackBerry caused a right Storm with it’s full array of fun features and emailing talents. Not to mention the 4.4-inch haptic vibrating touchscreen letting you feel every prod and poke. We’ve herded up all the specs on the tactile texter right here.

It comes with Windows Live Messenger Yahoo! Chat, AOL Instant Messenger, Google Talk, ICQ, BlackBerry Messenger and Facebook as well as YouTube and Flickr support and compatibility with tonnes of music formats.

There’s also 3G, 3.2 megapixel camera and GPS led BlackBerry Maps. And with a 16GB capacity when upgraded there’s plenty of room for media.

Storm users can even further the phones talents via the RIM Application Centre to download new applications for even more features.

Click here to see unboxing photos of the BlackBerry Storm

Tech specs
Features
Wireless email
Organizer
Browser
Phone
Camera (3.2 MP)
Video Recording
BlackBerry Maps
Media Player
Built-in GPS
Corporate data access
SMS
MMS

Wireless networks
UMTS/HSPA: 2100 MHz
North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
North America: 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
Dual-Band: 800/1900 MHz CDMA/Ev-DO networks

Size and weight
4.43 inches/112.5mm (Length)
2.45 inches/62.2mm (Width)
0.55 inches/13.95mm (Depth)
5.5 oz/155g (Weight)

Media player
Video format support: MPEG4 H.263, MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile, H.264, WMV
Audio format support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WMA ProPlus

Display
High resolution 480 x 360 pixel color display
Transmissive TFT LCD
Font size (user selectable)
Light sensing screen

Voice Input/output
3.5mm stereo headset capable
Integrated earpiece/ microphone
Built-in speakerphone
Bluetooth v2.0; mono/stereo headset, handsfree, phone book access profile, and serial port profile supported
M3

Battery life
Up to 15 days (Standby time)
GSM: 5.5 hours, CDMA: 6 hours

Memory
Expandable memory – support for microSD card
1GB onboard memory
128 MB Flash (flash memory)

Modem
RIM wireless modem
Tethered modem capability

Email Integrations
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
Integrates with existing personal email account
Integrates with optional new device account

Device security
Password protection and screen lock
Sleep mode
Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
FIPS 140-2 Compliant (FIPS Validation in Progress)
Optional support for S/MIME