Verizon Wireless has announced that RIM’s highly anticipated touch-screen smartphone, the Storm will begin its shipping on November 21 for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new customer agreement. The Storm boasts 3.25” display with 480 x 360 pixels, a 3.2 megapixel camera, media player, built-in GPS, 1GB onboard memory, microSD memory card slot, RIM wireless modem and a wireless email.

BlackBerry Storm 9530

RIM’s BlackBerry Storm 9530 for Verizon Wireless U.S. will now work around the world with the new data plans. With this stylish touchscreen smartphone you may go in more than 200 destinations with voice and more than 150 destinations with data. The Global Value Plan offers discounted roaming charges on calls made to and from 130 countries for just 5 USD/month.

Together with the Global Value Plan, Verizon also unveiled its new GlobalEmail Plan offering access to corporate e-mail attachments as well as personal or POP3 e-mail accounts. This plan is available for 70 USD/month with access for a stand-alone data plan and 65 USD/month with access when added to any voice plan.

BlackBerry Storm 9530

BlackBerry Storm 9530 for Verizon Wireless is momentarily the latest smartphone announced by RIM. The Storm features 3.25” display with 480 x 360 pixels, 3.2 megapixel camera, Media Player, built-in GPS, 1GB onboard memory, RIM wireless modem and a wireless email.

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After the official introduction of the new BlackBerry Storm, Canadian Telus has already announced that will bring RIM’s first touchscreen smartphone to its customers. The highly anticipated Storm will carry 3.25” display with 480 x 360 pixels, 3.2 megapixel camera, a HTML browser, and microSD card support. Telus has not announced the pricing and availability but you can stay informed through their site here.

BlackBerry Storm 9530

source Boy Genius Report