We're pretty sure the BlackBerry Storm 2's announcement is coming soon, and we just got a little more evidence: The not-so-loved original Storm's price has just been dropped to $99 with a 2-year contract.

If you're sure you need to stick with Verizon, this probably looks enticing, but we'd definitely recommend waiting. The Storm 2 will probably cost in the $150-250 range to compete with the iPhone, Pre, and various Android offerings, and for all we know, it might be great. Even the BlackBerry Tour might be a better option that the original Storm, which isn't the worst phone ever but hasn't exactly been a fan favorite either. [Verizon]

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