Blackberry Bold 2 9700 vs. Blackberry Storm 2

A comparison between the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 and the Blackberry Storm 2.



The Blackberry Bold 2 9700 and the Blackberry Storm 2 are the latest in the Blackberry line from Research In Motion. With the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 and the Blackberry Storm 2 coming out in such a close timeframe, it will be a tough decision which model you should get.

Clearly, we think that the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 is the better of the two models, but before you settle on the Blackberry Bold 2 9700, you should read our comparison between the two. After all, while the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 might be a great device for one person, another may not like the features of the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 in comparison to the Blackberry Storm 2.

The first thing you must consider when contemplating between the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 and the Blackberry Storm 2 is what wireless carriers work in your area. The Blackberry Bold 2 9700 will be made available for T-Mobile and AT&T users, whereas the Blackberry Storm 2 will be made available to Verizon Wireless subscribers. If you are a Verizon Wireless subscriber, you are in the unfortunate situation of not being able to use the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 until a CDMA version is made available.

The second thing you should consider when deciding between the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 and the Blackberry Storm 2 is your preferred use of the Blackberry. If you are a heavy emailer and frequently edit your calendar, you will probably enjoy the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 experience better, as a full physical tactile keyboard will be easier when it comes to typing. If you prefer using multimedia functions and web-browsing, then the Blackberry Storm 2 will be better for you than the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 due to screen size.

Lastly, the size of the Blackberry Bold 2 9700 versus the size of the Blackberry Storm 2 is something to consider. The Blackberry Bold 2 9700 is smaller in size and lighter in weight than the Blackberry Storm 2. These factors are all important when it comes to your decision, which we think will be the Blackberry Bold 2 9700.