Great video review of the latest Storm 2 showcases the many improvements that have been made since the original Storm.

Check out the many applications, tips, shortcuts, and watch this guy navigate around his phone.

The iPhone Blog’s Rene Ritchie checks out the new BlackBerry Platform using the  Storm 2 and Bold 9700.  A CrackBerry Staff member is along for the review to give CPR and explain a few of the upgrades on the featured models and OS.

This review is part of the Smartphone Round Robin , a six week period where product specific smartphone expert editors review phones from Rival Platforms.

Today Verizon just gave the official word on an october 28th launch of the device. Not only that, but it’s verified that the device will cost $179.99 after a $100 mail in rebate and a 2 year contract.

Prices and required contracts have just been released for the new device, although it is not yet available. Specs below:

Bell: $299 on a 3 year contract
Amazon: $0.01 on a new service plan
Let’s Talk: Free on a new service plan
Verizon: $49.99 on a new service plan and includes a Buy One Get One Free promotion.
WireFly: Free on a new service plan
MTS: $249.99 on a 3 year contract
TELUS: $99.99 on a 3 year contract

All of the 3 year contract prices seem extremely ridiculous, but if you’re a verizon customer it looks like you could be in store for a great deal.

Check out this interesting video review of the upcoming blackberry storm 2