My Verizon BlackBerry Tour review: The Verizon BlackBerry Tour is finally available, after months and months of rumors and speculation. While the wait was long, I think most users of the new handset will agree that it was worth the wait. In fact, this new phone is probably the best business-centric device to come from RIM to date. The QWERTY keyboard & overall design is a combination of the Bold, Storm & Curve.

The Verizon BlackBerry Tour’s features are very similar to the Curve. The biggest change is the Tour’s GSM / CDMA hybrid radios. Basically, it’s now a world phone. The UI is also slightly revamped. It’s very easy to use and navigate around. Other features you’ll find on the Verizon BlackBerry Tour include: EVDO Rev. A data, 3G, a 2.4″ display, 3.2 megapixel camera with video capabilities, microSD slot, BlackBerry OS, GPS, full QWERTY keyboard, BlackBerry browser, Stereo Bluetooth 2.0, a 3.5 mm headset jack and various other business-centric apps.

Unfortunately, the Verizon BlackBerry Tour is not WiFi equipped. I think this will be the most frustrating issue users will have with this phone. Also, there is a mysterious black border around the display screen. It seems like that screen real estate could have been used better. If those issues aren’t a turn off for you, then I would definitely recommend taking a look at this handset.