SFR Announces BlackBerry Storm Launch

November 18, 2008

SFR and RIM Launch the BlackBerry Storm Smartphone in France

The World’s First “Clickable” Touch-Screen Smartphone, Exclusively Available from SFR in France

Paris, France and Waterloo, Canada – SFR and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of the BlackBerry® Storm™ smartphone in France. Purpose built for SFR, the BlackBerry Storm will be available exclusively from SFR with pre-orders accepted from November 20th on the SFR online store (www.sfr.fr) and with in store availability beginning December 3 in all SFR shops. The BlackBerry Storm will be available from €99 (sales price of €149 in store with a €50 discount), and comes with two new Illimythics 3G+ plan options specially designed for the BlackBerry Storm.

A revolutionary touch-screen technology
The BlackBerry Storm smartphone’s revolutionary SurePress™ touch-screen, which depresses ever so slightly when the screen is pressed, dramatically enhances the touch interface for both typing and navigation. The virtual keyboard on the BlackBerry Storm responds much like a physical keyboard to allow easy and precise typing and the interface also supports single-touch, multi-touch and gestures for intuitive and efficient navigation. The BlackBerry Storm can be used in portrait or landscape mode thanks to its built in orientation sensor (accelerometer). When in portrait mode, users can type out a quick instant message or dial a number using either RIM’s SureType® keyboard system or a 12-key multi-tap keyboard layout.  When the handset is rotated to landscape, the user is presented with a full AZERTY keyboard.

Powerful communications and multimedia features, global connectivity and all the personal productivity advantages of the BlackBerry® platform
The BlackBerry Storm smartphone is a perfect choice for both consumers and business users looking for a state-of-the-art multimedia device. The BlackBerry Storm boasts exceptional performance, a stunning display and rich features including 3G (HSPA) network support, GPS, desktop-style web pages, advanced multimedia, a first class phone, camera and robust messaging capabilities – all designed to give users a fast and powerful mobile experience.

The BlackBerry Storm smartphone’s built in media player can handle a number of music formats. Music fans will be able to download their favourite music files directly from Music section of the Vodafone Live! Portal and their music can also be synchronised with iTunes®* thanks to BlackBerry® Media Sync.
Through its integrated GPS which supports “SFR Find & Go”, SFR’s geolocalisation and navigation service, the BlackBerry Storm can pinpoint its exact location, has the ability to search for points-of-interest (restaurants, cinemas, subway stations, etc.), offers pedestrian navigation and can deliver real time guidance for road navigation in France and the rest of Europe.

Packed with Additional Features
The BlackBerry Storm smartphone has a wide range of powerful features and functions including:

• BlackBerry® Internet Service, BlackBerry® Unite!, BlackBerry® Professional Software and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support
• Preloaded DataViz® Documents to Go®  allows users to edit Microsoft® Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly on the handset
• 3.2 megapixel camera, with variable zoom, auto focus, and a powerful flash that also provides continuous lighting when recording video
• Built-in GPS supports location-based applications and services, as well as the geotagging of photos
• 1 GB of on board memory storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot that supports up to 16 GB of additional storage
• Media player that can play movies smoothly in full screen mode, display pictures and slideshows quickly and manage an entire music collection; playlists can be created directly on the handset and there’s an equalizer with 11 preset filters – including “Lounge”, “Jazz” and “Hip Hop” – for customized audio ranges when using wired headphones or external speakers
• A 3.5 mm stereo headset jack, support for Bluetooth® stereo audio profile (A2DP/AVRCP) and dedicated volume controls
• Sleek, elegant design with contoured corners, stainless steel back and chromed frame surrounding its large (3.25″) display with glass lens and capacitive touch-screen; its exceptional 480 x 360 resolution is crisp and bright with eye pleasing clarity
• An ambient light sensor that automatically adjusts backlighting for ideal viewing and an accelerometer that allows customers to view applications in either portrait or landscape mode by simply rotating the handset
• Removable and rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 15 days of standby time

Preloaded applications include:

• Facebook® for BlackBerry smartphones
• Windows Live™ Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones
• Google Talk™ for BlackBerry smartphones
• Yahoo® Messenger for BlackBerry smartphones
• AOL® Instant Messenger™ for BlackBerry smartphones
• ICQ® for BlackBerry smartphones
• Flickr™ Photo Uploader for BlackBerry smartphones

New SFR service plans to make the make the most of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone
SFR will be launching two new limited run service plans for BlackBerry smartphones. The Illimythics 3G+ Special « GPS – Mail » plans will be available from 19th November 2008 to 20th January 2009.

2H Illimythics 3G+ Special GPS – Mail:
This plan will be available from €44,90 per month on a 24 months contract (€49,90 per month on a 12 months contract).  This special offer will be available for a limited time.

Includes:

• Unlimited GPS Navigation ‘SFR Find & Go’, email service with attachment download capability  (Business Mail), mobile Internet, Mobile TV and SMS
• Unlimited phone calls from 21h30 to 00h
• Two hours of phone calls
• 10 singles without DRM to be downloaded for free from 19/11/08 to 20/01/09

3H Illimythics 3G+ Special GPS – Mail:
The plan described above will also be available in a 3 hours version from €61,90 per month on a 24 month contract (€66,90 per month on a 12 months contract). This special offer will be available for a limited time.

* Certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies.

For more information please visit www.blackberry.com/storm or www.sfr.fr/blackberrystyorm
Media can access images and video of the BlackBerry Storm smartphone at www.rim.mediaseed.tv.

About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.

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