Help on deciding on a blackberry phone

Hi I am currently a student planning to get a blackberry phone.
any advice on what phone I should get?
I just need the phone to be able to support Skype IM function and not the calling function as I don't usually call my friend but more of IM them.
I am contemplating between storm2 and torch. Storm2 is much more affordable as compared to Torch but then it doesn't support flash which is a really big bummer for a minor youtube fan like me.
I do not rule out any other options though.
Thanks
Yours sincerely,
Dwight

1) about skype.
you can use the IM features of the Skype network using any BlackBerry device. There are premium apps like IM+ or freemium apps like iskoot or nimbuzz.
the Skype app designed by Skype is limited to Verizon Wireless customers and 3UK customers.
2) about Storm 2 & Torch
both handle Flash the same way. Both can view Youtube videos using the YouTube app for BlackBerry.
The Storm2 is really cheaper, but it is slower and the browser is the previous generation.
Besides, on the Storm2, the screen clicks. This technology is called "SurePress". I like it but you really need to try it for yourself. It is the only touchscreen in the world that clicks (apart from the Storm1).
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