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RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 (Verizon Wireless)

Editors' rating: 3h stars

User rating: 4 stars

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RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 (Verizon Wireless) Reviewed on 10/14/2009 Updated on 10/27/2009

The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 brings some welcome additions, such as Wi-Fi, updated software, and a better touch interface, but it's going to face some serious competition from Verizon's upcoming touch-screen smartphones. Read review

Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband) / CDMA 800/1900 (Dual Band) / HSDPA 2100, Up to 300 min (GSM), Up to 330 min (CDMA), Up to 360 min (UMTS)), With digital camera / digital player, 0.4 lbs

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Editors' rating: 3 stars

User rating: 2h stars

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RIM BlackBerry Storm (Verizon Wireless) Reviewed on 11/19/2008 Updated on 06/26/2009

The bottom line: The RIM BlackBerry Storm may blow in a frenzy for Verizon Wireless subscribers wanting a touch screen similar to the Apple iPhone. However, there are bugs and performance issues that prevent the Storm from delivering its full potential. Read review

Specs: WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900 / CDMA2000 1X 1900/800, 330 min, With digital camera / digital player, 5.5 oz

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Editors' rating: 3h stars

User rating: 3h stars

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Samsung Omnia (Verizon Wireless) Reviewed on 11/25/2008

The bottom line: Though slightly more expensive, Verizon customers looking for a touch-screen smartphone will get a better user experience and faster performance from the Samsung Omnia than the RIM BlackBerry Storm. Read review

Specs: 4.34 oz

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Editors' rating: 3h stars

User rating: 3 stars

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Samsung Saga (Verizon Wireless) Reviewed on 11/24/2008

The bottom line: For Verizon's globetrotting customers, the Samsung Saga offers a sleek messaging smartphone with world-roaming capabilities and solid performance, all for an affordable price. Read review

Specs: CDMA EVDO Rev A/1x 800/1900 and 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS Digital Only Wireless Protocol: CDMA, Up to 300 min, 4.59 oz