My BlackBerry Storm, a close friend indeed
Friday, August 06, 2010
Late last year, I finally managed to get my touch-screen BlackBerry Storm smartphone through a contract with one of the cellular network providers and all I can say is that life has never been more convenient. If I were the violent type, I would most certainly hit my friend for denying me such a convenience for so long.
Nowadays, wherever I go, I have to carry my newfound friend with me and it has proven to be a true friend indeed. Apart from the convenience of being able to call from my shiny jet-black friend any given time of the day because I am on contract, I have also been able to do a lot of work-related matters on the road because of its features. Apart from accessing the Internet I can also take good quality pictures.
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