Connect with Friends & Family this Festive Season with the Network Independent BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Curve 8520

• India’s most affordable multimedia-powered smartphone - BlackBerry Curve 8520 - at Rs 14,990*
• Feature packed touch-screen - BlackBerry Storm - with 3G/HSPA capability launched at Rs 20,500*
• Available across 38 cities in India through Redington’s pan India retail network

Mumbai, India – Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the availability of network independent BlackBerry® Storm™ and BlackBerry® Curve™ 8520 smartphones in India. Available through Redington’s retail distribution network across India, the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphones will be priced at Rs 20,500 and Rs 14,990 respectively*.

“Since pioneering what has become the smartphone market a decade ago, Research In Motion has been consistently empowering people with industry leading solutions for mobile connectivity and communications,” said Frenny Bawa, Vice President, India, Research In Motion. “These two competitively priced, network independent smartphones at Redington retail outlets across the country are supported by a wide range of pre-paid and post-paid options via our carrier partners, and make wonderful gifts during this festive season.”

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 and the BlackBerry Storm will be available at leading electronic large format retail outlets across 38 cities through the extensive distribution network of Redington India.

The BlackBerry Storm smartphone's unique SurePress™ touch-screen depresses ever so slightly when the screen is pressed, enhancing the touch interface for both typing and navigation and giving users an experience they can actually feel.

The BlackBerry Storm also offers a large and stunning display together with a first class phone and the industry’s leading mobile communications capabilities, as well as many other powerful features including global network and roaming support on HSPA/UMTS/EDGE/GSM networks, full HTML browsing, advanced multimedia capabilities, a 3.2 megapixel camera and built-in GPS - all designed to give users an exceptional mobile experience

The BlackBerry Curve 8520 is an incredibly approachable, feature-rich smartphone with a full-QWERTY keyboard. It introduces an innovative touch-sensitive trackpad, which makes scrolling and selection smooth and easy for a great navigation experience. Its dedicated media keys, which are smoothly integrated along the top of the handset, give customers an easy, convenient way to control their music and videos.

In addition to providing the industry’s leading mobile solution for email, messaging (IM, SMS, MMS) and social networking and an easy-to-use, full-QWERTY keyboard for comfortable, accurate typing, the BlackBerry Curve 8520 comes with built-in Wi-Fi®, full HTML browsing, powerful multimedia features and useful applications that help people stay organized, productive and entertained while on the go.

* VAT included. The price of the BlackBerry Curve 8520 and BlackBerry Storm differs in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh compared to other markets in India owing to the difference in the VAT for the two areas.

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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