New BlackBerry Storm Adds Touchscreen
But unlike the iPhone, screen is backed by springs, making it easier to type
Research in Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, is taking on Apple Inc. with a touch-screen phone that puts a new twist on the technology.
RIM is known for its e-mail-oriented phones with large keypads. With the new model being announced Wednesday, RIM is for the first time giving up the physical keypad in favor of a large screen, just like the one on Apple’s iPhone.
But RIM has listened to users who find the iPhone’s glass screen awkward to type on because its virtual buttons provide no tactile feedback. The Storm’s whole screen is backed by springs, and when pressed, it gives under the finger.
The long-rumored Storm will be available from Verizon Wireless in the U.S. and from Vodafone Group PLC overseas before the holidays, the companies said. No price has been disclosed yet.
Source [ Associated Press ]
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