Verizon, RIM say SurePress touchscreen upgrade answers critics of the original Storm device The BlackBerry Storm2 is slated to go on sale at Verizon Wireless stores and online Wednesday for $180 after a rebate and with a new two year voice and data plan, Verizon and Research in Motion announced today.The companies confirmed that the new model includes new SurePress “clickable” display technology and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. Some early reviewers lauded the upgrades, noting the touchscreen problems with the original Storm device.[ Get InfoWorld’s 20-page hands-on look at the new generation of mobile devices, and see how the BlackBerry, iPhone, Windows Mobile, and more stack up against business needs, all from InfoWorld’s editors and contributors. ] One reviewer, Walter Mossberg in the Wall Street Journal, said he found “typing was much improved” with Storm2, though he added, “I doubt it will satisfy lover of physical keyboards.”In fact, customers buying the BlackBerry Tour at a Verizon store last July also reported concerns with the original Storm’s touchscreen and were converting to a physical keyboard a result.The Storm2 has a 3.25 inch display, with 3G connectivity that will allow phone calls in more than 220 countries, and data access in more than 185 countries, the carrier said in a statement. The device includes 2GB onboard storage and a microSD/SDHD memory card slot with a 16GB card included. The Storm2 also runs BlackBerry OS 5.0, which the companies said will provide typing accuracy improvements and more uses of animation.There is a 3.2 megapixel camera with autofocus and video recording ability. A removeable, rechargeable battery is designed for 5.5 hours of talk time and 11.2 days of standby time. Technology Industry