Canadian mobile phone maker Research In Motion has recently announced the launch of its second touchscreen device, the BlackBerry Storm2, on the market in Hong Kong. The new mobile phone comes with a great deal of enhancements when compared to the previous touchscreen smartphone from the company, including an improved touch functionality, as well as new features that enable users easily stay connected with friends or family.

“The BlackBerry Storm2 smartphone offers advanced communications and multimedia applications together with a uniquely tactile touch-screen experience,” said Norm Lo, vice president of Asia Pacific, Research In Motion. “In addition, the recent introduction of BlackBerry App World in Hong Kong makes it easier than ever to discover and download applications, allowing users to get even more out of their smartphone.”

The new device comes with a next generation SurePress technology that delivers tactile feedback when a user touches the screen. The technology enables users to easily click on the screen, as it has been developed so as to respond to gentle pressure applied anywhere on its surface. Moreover, it also offers easier typing on the on-screen keyboard, and also delivers multi-key actions such as Shift or Alt-key combinations, RIM notes.

Among the specs of the handset we can count:
- A large 3.25-inch, high resolution (360 x 480 pixel) display at 184 ppi
- Global connectivity support: UMTS/HSPA (2100Mhz), quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM and Wi-Fi® (802.11 b/g) networks
- 3.2 MP camera with variable zoom, autofocus, flash and video recording
- 256 MB of Flash memory, coupled with 2 GB of onboard memory storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space
- 3.5 mm stereo headset jack and dedicated volume controls
- Removable, rechargeable 1400 mAhr battery that provides approximately 6 hours of talk time on 3G networks and 280 hours of standby time
- Media player for videos, pictures and music; Bluetooth; BlackBerry Browser
- BlackBerry OS 5 with a great deal of enhancements when compared to previous versions of the platform

The new device is already available for purchase on the Hong Kong market, Research in Motion announced. Those interested in acquiring it will be able to do so from 1O1O, 3HK and one2free. Exact pricing and product availability are set by each carrier, and users should check with them to learn more details on the matter.