gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:48:45
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The Blackberry Torch 9800 is a sliding smartphone, with a large touchscreen display, and a QWERTY keypad that slides out from underneath. Unlike most other sliding QWERTY handsets, the Blackberry Torch is intended entirely for portrait use, so you can...
As with other Blackberry devices, the Blackberry Torch 9800 is beautifully made. The faux leather rear case gives a tactile feel, and chrome highlights add a touch of style and quality. The sliding mechanism works well, and the Torch 9800 feels great in hand. It's the keyboard that sets this phone aside from its rivals, however. The QWERY keyboard may be a bit smaller than some of the other hands...
The Blackberry Torch 9800 is a big phone, and thicker and heavier than most of its rivals. Granted, devices like the Apple iPhone 4 don't have a beautiful keyboard for emailing, but if you're after a pocket-friendly device this probably isn't the handset for you. The operating system on this phone also lags behind the best, feeling slightly old and clunky.
If you're a Blackberry fan, and want a touchscreen smartphone, the Blackberry Torch 9800 won't disappoint. It's not quite as slick as some of its touchscreen rivals, but it's every bit as good in terms of build quality, and the QWERTY keyboard is a joy...
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letsgomobile.org/en Updated:
2011-07-30 15:49:25
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I t has been some time since we have reviewed a BlackBerry smartphone, and since then a lot has changed. The enormous advance of BlackBerry on the consumer market and a few attractive new cell phones have done the brand good. Partly thanks to BlackBerr...
W ith the BlackBerry Torch 9800, BlackBerry is introducing a cell phone for the ultimate Touch experience. This cannot be compared with the BlackBerry Storm series that was a bit a disappointing. The menu has changed in the positive sense, in terms...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:49:28
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Like any top-of-the range smartphone, the Torch comes with 3G/3G+, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. The reception is excellent, and voice calls work without a hitch. But if you're right-handed, you might find that you turn the volume down by mistake: sensibly...
Combination of touchscreen display and physical keyboard, Screen: great conrast and responsive, Fast new interface is fluid, Good communication features / Excellent virtual keyboard, Battery life / Quality audio...
Low resolution screen, Web: browser is better but needs more work / No support for Flash, Heavy / Physical keyboard not as good as usual, Video not recorded in HD, Apps often expensive...
The Torch's new interface is pretty impressive all things considered. The most commonly used features are easy to find, and the web browser has seen some noticeable improvements. Unfortunately, the physical keyboard isn't quite as excellent as usual, b...
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RIM's previous touchscreen phones - the Storms I and II - were big departures for a company known for QWERTY thumb pads. With both a touchscreen and keypad, the Torch tries to be the best of both worlds – and it has an upgraded operating system optimis...
The keyboard may be smaller than other BlackBerrys’, but the Torch’s great screen and updated OS make it the best BlackBerry yet...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated:
2011-07-30 15:49:48
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Great design and solid build makes the Torch 9800 an excellent upgrade for BlackBerry users.
User interface perfectly blends touch screen and hardware keyboard...
Track pad susceptible to accidental touches, some processor intensive applications not as snappy as they should be.
Great design and solid build makes the Torch 9800 an excellent upgrade for BlackBerry users...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:50:12
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is a first for Research In Motion in two respects. It is the first smartphone from the company to run the latest version of its operating system, BlackBerry OS 6, and it is the first RIM smartphone to take a slider format. It...
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 isn't RIM's finest device by some margin. If you like sliders it may appeal, but try the keyboard before you buy to make sure it is neither too small nor too fiddly for you. The new OS 6, on the other hand, offers much that is...
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Microsoft isn’t the only company revamping its smartphone operating system this month. RIM has been busy too, engineering a major software update and a new handset to go with it: the BlackBerry Torch. RIM hasn’t had to start from the ground up in the s...
Uninspiring hardware, but the OS upgrade adds some truly useful features. Bring on the next-generation Bold...
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shopexplorer.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:50:44
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is an important mobile phone for RIM. It's a fact that previous incarnations of the BlackBerry have been more suitable for business users, which is starting to prove off-putting for the mainstream consumer, so with sales of th...
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"This is one of the most important product introductions in our history," said RIM president Mike Lazaridis at the official launch of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 . Phrases such as "uncompromising", "exciting" and "amazing" were also banded about, highly unu...
Thankfully these days software is more important than hardware and RIM has made major steps with BlackBerry OS 6. Style and swagger has never been the main selling point in buying a BlackBerry, but now it does have a visual polish which eclipses Android –...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 15:51:04
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The launch of the BlackBerry Torch earlier this year was accompanied by something we’re not really used to for RIM products -- hype. While its execs don’t have the panache of Steve Jobs, phrases such as “the best BlackBerry device ever”, certainly help...
There is a lot to like about the Torch. The OS is easier to use then previous versions, and the combination of touchscreen and keyboard works well. However, the media playback is too erratic, the camera is too average, it feels slow when browsing and t...
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BlackBerry manufacturer RIM has been struggling to keep up with the main innovators at the head of the smart phone pack. So far, it's been keeping pace rather than edging in front. It appears that's unlikely to change with the Torch 9800, which has som...
Against its competitors – big-screen smart phones like the HTC Desire, Samsung Galaxy S and the Apple iPhone – the Torch 9800 falls behind in terms of display resolution and processing power. It's a premium price handset too, which doesn't really help...
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The BlackBerry Torch, the latest addition to Research In Motion's smartphone family, has just gone on sale in the UK, and we've had one in the V3.co.uk office for the past few days to test.The Torch is RIM's first touch-screen/slide-out keypad device...
Touch screen plus keypad combination; integrated social and messaging feeds; swipe functionality; enhanced security for business users...
Bit weighty and bulky compared to similar devices; low resolution screen; inferior apps store...
The Torch is RIM's first touch-screen/slide-out keypad device, and is a marked improvement on its previous touch-screen efforts. Many BlackBerry fans will love the Torch for its mobile browsing and social networking improvements, but it is unlikely to...
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At last the Torch has reached UK shores and I was lucky enough to get my hands on a review unit straight away. You may have seen some time ago I did a demo video with the Torch. This was not final software for the UK but now the software is finished we...
Overall I am pretty impressed with The BlackBerry Torch. Sure, it is not perfect but what new phone is? The hardware is solid and well built, if a little too heavy. The improvements with BlackBerry 6 are most welcomed. Some nice new features which I al...
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800's slider keyboard closedThe Torch surpasses its predecessors thanks to its combination of a hardware keyboard, as one would expect from a BlackBerry, and the latest BlackBerry OS 6 as well as a decent touchscreen.The...
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is probably the best BlackBerry yet and the new OS 6 is one of the major reasons why. Couple this with a hugely responsive touchscreen, comfortable hardware keyboard and all the BlackBerry services you’ve come to expect and yo...
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is a Berry like no other. Never mind the BlackBerry 6 software, its single biggest talking point is that it has a slide out keyboard, and a touchscreen. The best of both worlds, surely? Not quite. Read on for our full Blac...
Ace keyboard, great battery life...
Chunkster build, low res screen...
Honestly? We'd take a Bold 9700 with a touchscreen over this...
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Tweet The BlackBerry Torch, or 9800 for those keeping track of the numbers, brings with it a design we don't see too often in mobile phone handsets - the full QWERTY vertical touchscreen slider. The most notable device of this design in recent times w...
BlackBerry 6 is and improvement, Easy to navigate, Keyboard works well enough, Full keyboard and touchscreen, Browser...
Occasional freezes and pauses, Low resolution display, Some movement in the screen...
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T3.com
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2011-07-30 15:52:04
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The Torch is the first RIM handset to feature Blackberry 6 OS, bringing with it a wealth of welcome or - some might say - overdue features. Weighing 161g, it feels substantial (compared to 135g for the Desire and 137g for the iPhone 4) the slidin...
Excellent browser, Improved interface, Excellent multitouch, Screen size, Decent battery...
Cramped keyboard, Screen resolution, Limited apps, Why not 1Ghz processor?, No HD video capture...
Better UI, screen and camera make this the best Blackberry we've seen, but it still feels like RIM are playing catch-up in a fast-moving market...
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3g.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-30 15:52:08
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We found the BlackBerry Torch one of the most useful devices available on the market today. It's got a full feature set, excellent social networking capabilities, a superb camera and the new operating system, which is far better than its predecessor...
The camera with its fivemegapixels, is the best we've seen on a BlackBerry, and the flash impresses too.
We didn't love the BlackBerry Torch's design, and it's pretty heavy, too.
While this powerful BlackBerry has an impressive set of features and social networking facilities, its overall style may not be enough to convince Berry fans to replace their Curves, Pearls and Bolds...
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is RIM's answer to the Apple iPhone 4: a touchscreen slider smartphone built for multimedia and web browsing. But can BlackBerry claw back market share and cool? Read our BlackBerry Torch 9800 review to find out. When you ha...
For business users who want something lightweight and practical, but with the multimedia and apps featured in the newest generation of mobile devices, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 could be their next smartphone. The emphasis here is on access to informat...
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The BlackBerry Torch could be accused of trying to be a jack of all trades – it has a touchscreen, a slide-out keyboard and BlackBerry services, all rolled into one.It’s also the first BlackBerry in New Zealand to feature the new browser and interface...
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By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaDuring a recent visit to New York, we were surprised to find tons of posters and ads for RIM's BlackBerry Torch. It quickly became apparent that the company is proud of what it has achieved with its newest smartphone which debu...
Judging from the new recent BlackBerry Torch TV adverts, it is clear that they are targeting not only their traditional business users but regular consumers as well. One of the spots features a bicycle messenger tearing down the streets of San Francisc...
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Microsoft isn’t the only company revamping its smartphone operating system this month. RIM has been busy too, engineering a major software update and a new handset to go with it: the BlackBerry Torch. RIM hasn’t had to start from the ground up in the s...
The Torch has both hardware keyboard and touchscreen, but it's the OS revamp that really catches the eye...
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Zdnet.com.au Updated:
2011-11-06 17:39:56
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With only 20 years of mobile phones behind us it's hard to refer to the legacy of a brand and its products the way one might when talking about a vintage car. But if we were to extend this concept to phones, then BlackBerry would surely have ear...
The BlackBerry slider is a design gamble that has definitely paid off, adding an excellent touchscreen to the classic BlackBerry profile with very little sacrificed.
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smarthouse.com.au Updated:
2011-11-06 17:39:56
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The Torch 9800 has a touchscreen and a slide out QWERTY keyboard that gives users two options when composing e-mails or chatting with friends. One of the first few things that users will notice is that it's a bulky and hefty phone – the Torch is 14.6mm...
Build; Responsive touchscreen and slide out QWERTY; Great new interface; Email, social networking, and messaging capabilities; Universal search and great customisation; Organised menus; Clean browser with pinch and zoom functions; Great multimedia interface; Wifi, Bluetooth and GPS onboard; Great battery life...
There were times when we didn’t know whether to use the touchscreen or the physical keys; Processor a bit slow and causes slowdowns; Webpage rendering also a bit slow; Screen resolution...
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When you have a product that has been successful for several years, but has fallen somewhat behind the times, it can be difficult to figure out what to change and what to leave alone. With its new BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone, RIM seems to have na...
Lightweight, BlackBerry fans should warm to the keyboard...
Display isn't as impressive as many high-end consumer smartphones...
For business users who want something that is lightweight and practical but includes the multimedia and apps featured in the newest generation of mobile devices, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 could be their next smartphone. The emphasis here is on access to i...
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is the first BlackBerry smartphone to combine a touchscreen and a physical QWERTY keyboard. The handset also runs the new BlackBerry 6 OS and features a refreshed home screen and various software improvements, including a gre...
Lightweight, BlackBerry fans should warm to the keyboard...
Display isn't as impressive as many high-end consumer smartphones...
For business users who want something that is lightweight and practical but includes the multimedia and apps featured in the newest generation of mobile devices, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 could be their next smartphone. The emphasis here is on access to i...
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techradar.com Updated:
2013-11-10 21:41:01
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In some ways, RIM has aimed to shoot its own foot this year, releasing smartphones that are functional enough for business, yet offer no new compelling features for anyone else. The BlackBerryTorch 9800 is a step in the right direction, albeit a small...
Smooth touchscreen control, Great camera with scene selectors, Slide-out keyboard is a good compromise, Bright and crisp 3.2-inch screen, Good enterprise asset-tracking options...
Too slow for serious smartphone use, Keyboard is too small, App selection too practical, Not great for media, A bit on the bulky side...
In some ways, RIM has aimed to shoot its own foot this year, releasing smartphones that are functional enough for business, yet offer no new compelling features for anyone else. The BlackBerryTorch 9800 is a step in the right direction, albeit a small...
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fonehome.co.uk Updated:
2013-11-10 21:41:01
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BlackBerry snappers have lagged behind other camera phones for years, but we said the same about the iPhone series since it began in 2007, until the iPhone 4 surprised us by making up almost all of the lost ground this year. Does the Blackberry Torch 9...
Includes a flash and autofocus...
No touch focus, limited control, average optical quality...
The BlackBerry Torch represents a rare new phone design for RIM, but the camera quality doesn’t stick out from the crowd...
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It's a strange world where a company like Research in Motion can be successful and endangered in equal measure. Ask any corporate user what type of phone they use and, nine times out of ten, they'll answer BlackBerry. Its QWERTY handsets have become the g...
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Looking for a new smartphone? Don't part with your money before checking our list of the five best smartphones we've reviewed so far...
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crowdedbrain.co.uk Updated:
2014-03-19 02:53:42
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The Blackberry Torch 9800 is RIM's third attempt at a touch screen smartphone and despite its lacklustre predecessors (namely the Storm) this is one that actually works.Gone is the physical button click sensation of the past to be replaced with a modern c...
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Over the past few years BlackBerry has found itself evolving, albeit unintentionally, from a business centric brand to a ‘hip’ platform which now appeals more to the consumer market than anything else. As a result, holding company Research in Motion, h...
While the Torch is certainly an impressive piece of equipment and a milestone for RIM and the BlackBerry brand, it represents more of a evolution than a revolution. Despite promises to the contrary before launch, the Torch is simply not an iPhone kil...
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While Blackberry has an unrivalled cabinet of QWERTY smartphones, it’s had a hard time shaking off its businessy rep. The Storm and Storm 2 were its first attempts at providing an alternative to the iPhone, but still felt like a CEO awkwardly wearing a...
Simple, smart new operating system and browser. Long battery life. Best-in-class universal search.
Bulky form factor. Underpowered processor lacks gusto. Comparative dearth of apps.
Great messaging and media, but the retro screen and lack of apps mean it lags behind the smartphone big boys...
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While the BlackBerry still is one of a businessman's best friend, it still faces some challenges when it comes with the Apple iPhone and Google Android-powered phone. And after years of constantly trying to outdo the popular phones (and, in some cases, fa...
BlackBerry OS 6; form factor; social network connectivity; keyboard...
Video recording; applications are on main memory; microSD is behind battery...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-03-30 05:46:20
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The Blackberry Torch 9800 marks a new departure for RIM. On launch it was the first handset to include Blackberry 6 OS, optimised especially for touchscreens. It also sees RIM attempt to straddle two markets: core business users and the more mainstream...
The phone market is changing quickly and unsurpsingly the Torch 600Mhz processor feels slow next to the dual-core LG Optimus 2X and the 1Ghz Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. Although we should point out that for browsing, typing and emailing – which are the m...
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First and foremost, RIM's decision to go with a completely new vertical slider form-factor epitomis es the compromising approach of the BlackBerry Torch as whole. Its 3.2-inch, 480 x 360 captive touchscreen is exactly like that of the touchscreen-only Sto...
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While Blackberry has an unrivalled cabinet of QWERTY smartphones, it's had a hard time shaking off its businessy rep. The Storm and Storm 2 were its first attempts at providing an alternative to the iPhone, but still felt like a CEO awkwardly wearing a pa...
This greatly improved OS and solid if bulky build make the Torch one of the best Blackberrys we've seen, and the best if you want its renowned messaging power served with a healthy side of multimedia smarts. But ultimately the last-gen processor, low-res...
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Trackpad and touchscreenWhat's NotCameraBottomlineThe Torch 9800 is for someone who wants the ease of the touchscreen with the reliability of the physical keyboard and trackpad.Buy Meter: 9.4Tech SpecsThis review originally appeared in the Febraury 2011...
The Torch 9800 is for someone who wants the ease of the touchscreen with the reliability of the physical keyboard and trackpad...
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If anyone vaguely remembers the BlackBerry Storm and Storm 2 , you might also remember how we felt about BlackBerry's first foray into the touch screen arena. Back then, with little experience in touch screen technology, the use of its SurePress feature o...
Vast improvement over earlier BlackBerry Storm and Storm2, Best of both worlds with touch screen and QWERTY keyboard, Intuitive BlackBerry 6 OS...
Lagging behind in hardware specifications, Average battery life despite more manageable processor, Imaging quality appears overly warm...
Getting it RightThe road to touch screen perfection has been a long one for RIM. With two lackluster products such as the Storm and Storm2 in its lineup, it was a grim moment for its touch screen offerings. Learning some lessons from its earlier mishaps...
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fhm.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-24 11:08:19
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There has always been a certain air of elitism when it comes to Blackberry phones.The Blackberry Torch 9800 simply reinforces that fact.If Looks could Kill The Blackberry Torch 9800 is a gorgeous piece of metal. From its soft, contouring angles, to its si...
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technoodling.net Updated:
2016-11-24 11:08:19
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If I say “BlackBerry user”, who comes to mind?If we're to go by stereotypes, it's the Type A corporate go getter who wears a tie or polo barong to work, drives a European car, and has 2.5 kids. Or perhaps the famous celebrity athlete or showbiz personalit...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-24 11:08:19
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BlackBerry makes a comeback with the Torch 9800. I used to be a long-term BlackBerry user before switching over to the iPhone and Android based devices a couple of years back. The convenience and intuitiveness of a full touch based device made the lac...
With a touch screen, a full keyboard and a refreshed OS, the Torch 9800 is an excellent comeback device for BlackBerry I used to be a long-term BlackBerry user before switching over to the iPhone and Android based devices a couple of years back. The c...
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It had been two weeks since I first got in touch with the BlackBerry Torch 9800 through Maxis10 program and I would say it was an amazing experience. However due to time constrain and constant bombarding of college assignments, I did not manage to find time to do a full...
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