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:
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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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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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insidehw.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:48:49
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Research in Motion (RIM), the company behind the BlackBerry (BB) brand, has been one of the leading smartphone manufacturers for a while now. One of the main reasons for their popularity is the focus on the business environment, in both devices and ser...
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itp.net
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2011-07-30 15:49:02
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The Torch 9800 is Research in Motion's (RIM) latest Middle East smartphone release. Is it worthy of the BlackBerry name?The Torch is a two in one that combines the features of the Storm and Bold 9700. The result is what you see above, a smart looking h...
In its current form the Torch 9800 is a solid business device but its star appeal is handicapped by its deadweight consumer features...
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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...
The 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, the BlackBerr...
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Expert Review RIM's first serious shot at the touchscreen smartphone market, the BlackBerry Storm, was met with a lukewarm response. Neither BlackBerry loyalists nor new users took to the idea of a screen that clicks when you touch it. Touchscreen i...
Classy design, full QWERTY keypad, superb battery life...
Underwhelming hardware and software, average performance across the board, uncomfortably large and heavy, absurdly expensive...
BlackBerry fans might be disappointed to hear this, but the Torch is a pretty mediocre phone. For a device that was hyped so much by the company it does nothing new that we haven't already seen from others and actually misses out on a lot. The design...
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Blackberry Torch 9800 ReviewFirst there was nothing. Then there was the Blackberry. Arguably one of the first smartphones, the Blackberry continues to be one of the best-selling cell-phones with a massive fan following all over the world. If you are a...
So all that boils down to one question. Should you buy Blackberry Torch 9800 smartphone for yourself? As you can see, the phone comes with an average video quality and an absence of widgets. The device is also on the heavier side. But look beyond the d...
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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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RIM has stepped up its smartphone game by introducing the BlackBerry Torch 9800 ($200 with a two-year contract from AT&T), the company's very first touchscreen/physical-keyboard phone sporting the brand-new BlackBerry 6 OS. But can the Torch (and futur...
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Released in India a couple of months after launching in BlackBerry's main North American markets, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 carries too many expectations on its rather broad shoulders. In the status-conscious India that is also concerned about price, B...
Sturdy, well designed form factor, QWERTY keypad is comfortable to use, Audio quality is really good...
Poor battery life, Slow processor means users keep getting annoying BlackBerry clock even for simple tasks, Too expensive...
The new browser is a welcome change. Web pages display well most of the time and pinch-to-zoom is also available. Plus, tabbed browsing is available. Overall, not amazing yet, but a long overdue browser refresh. However, there's still no Flash support...
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Do you like this story? Remember when the BlackBerry Storm was supposed to be RIM’s answer to the iPhone? It didn’t quite enjoy the kind of success that Jim Balsillie and crew would have wanted, but here we find ourselves again with another supposed iP...
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The Blackberry Torch 9800 is the first to combine a touchscreen and a physical QWERTY keyboard. The handset also runs the new and features a refreshed home screen and various software improvements, including a greatly improved Web browser. Ultimately...
Good Keyboard, Excellent EMail, Responsive Touchscreen, Decent Build Quality, Revamped OS...
Design Needs an Update, Bulky, Inconsistent UI, Lower Resolution Display than Competitors...
The Blackberry Torch 9800 is the first smartphone from RIM that combines a touchscreen and a QWERTY keyboard...
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The 480x360 3.2-inch touchscreen is a vast improvement on RIM's previous effort with the Storm. The Torch retains the capacitive touchscreen but has lost the Surepress technology, which made a click sound for every press on the screen. The Torch scre...
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Tweet Blackberry are the latest smartmobile manufacturer to release a new device, this time in the form of the Blackberry Torch 9800. Just like Nokia and Microsoft, they’ve got a brand new mobile OS to show as well – Blackberry OS6. The Torch is an i...
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This is a review of BlackBerry Torch 9800 released for AT&T Wireless. As this is an AT&T phone, large portions of the phone menu and software were redesigned to fit the demands of this carrier and its services. We are reviewing the phone itself, not...
A great alternative to Android and iOS4, BlackBerry OS6 will suffer from the stigma associated with BlackBerry phones – corporate grade solutions for the guys wearing ties. This makes the phone unattractive to an average user who these days can get th...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:52:12
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A powerful smartphone with an array of features and social networking facilities, we’re not sure the design will persuade ‘Berry users to swap their Bolds, Pearls and Curves Related links News BlackBerry App World goes 2.0 BlackBerry Torch 9800 slider...
The five-megapixel camera is the best snapper to appear on a blackberry device, with the flash in particular impressing...
The BlackBerry Torch is a heavy device and we weren’t enamoured with the overall designLook and Feel...
A powerful smartphone with an array of features and social networking facilities, we’re not sure the design will persuade ‘Berry users to swap their Bolds, Pearls and Curves...
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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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Torch Proves Better Bet for Business than iPhone ( Page 1 of 3 )With the release of Research In Motion's BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone, the company may have a device that stacks up to Apple's iPhone 4. Despite a somewhat confusing feel to the BlackB...
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cellphonequick.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:52:25
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RIM has launched BlackBerry OS 6 with a new device, the BlackBerry Torch 9800. It’s an apt name for both the huge change in web browser (Torch Mobile was the name of the company RIM acquired for its WebKit based Iris Browser), but also no doubt as the...
The major problems are just too obvious to ignore, however. At 600MHz, the Torch is just too slow to be taken seriously against much faster models running at 1GHz.It tends to stall out easily and falter when you really need to check an e-mail or brows...
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electronista.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:52:28
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After slowly losing share in the smartphone market, Research in Motion has launched its new Torch 9800 handset alongside BlackBerry OS 6. The pairing represents RIM's latest effort to attract a new category of customers, while also helping to prevent c...
Familiar BlackBerry QWERTY and optical trackpad, Solid construction, Full touchscreen, without SurePress, Refined OS, WebKit browser, Good social networking integration, Long battery life...
Average display resolution, Slow processor, Lacks 720p video recording.
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I bet you know all about this phone before you even start reading this review. A lot of hype was built around the RIM BlackBerry 9800 ever since it was announced by the company. The two main attractions of this phone are the sliding interface (this is...
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theonbutton.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:52:44
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BlackBerry Torch 9800 slide-out keyboardThe BlackBerry Torch 9800 has been eagerly anticipated by BlackBerry fans for a long time, but early reviews have left some disappointed. After getting some hands-on time with RIM’s latest smartphone, here are m...
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RIM has stepped up its smartphone game by introducing the BlackBerry Torch 9800 ($200 with a two-year contract from AT&T), the company's very first touchscreen/physical-keyboard phone sporting the brand-new BlackBerry 6 OS. But can the Torch (and futur...
Excellent keyboard/touchscreen design, BlackBerry 6 OS adds much-needed features...
Performance can be sluggish, Display has lower resolution than rival phones...
The Torch smartphone successfully delivers a design that is both innovative and familiar to BlackBerry users, but its performance and features aren’t quite up to par...
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Follow AskMen on Twitter.Despite maintaining its position as the No. 2 global smartphone provider, over the last few years RIM has taken plenty of heat for its failure to produce innovative handsets in the face of ever-increasing competition from Andro...
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mobileburn.com Updated:
2011-07-30 15:52:56
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The BlackBerry Torch 9800 offers a few firsts for RIM and AT&T. The Torch is RIM's first attempt at a BlackBerry that sports both a full QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen. It's also the first commercially available BlackBerry that runs the new BlackB...
First class design, excellent keyboard, good call quality, solid camera, new operating system...
Only a day of battery life, bulky, stale application selection, sluggish web browser...
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 offers a few firsts for RIM and AT&T. The Torch is RIM's first attempt at a BlackBerry that sports both a full QWERTY keyboard and a touchscreen. It's also the first commercially available BlackBerry that runs the new BlackBe...
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Are you a BlackBerry addict? Is BlackBerry Messenger your life? Do touch screens turn you on? Do you need a physical keyboard for typing messages? If you answered yes to any of these questions, than it's likely Research In Motion's latest BlackBerry...
The BlackBerry 9800 Torch with BlackBerry OS 6 and the new WebKit browser on board together make for the best BlackBerry yet. BlackBerry OS 6, in particular, pushes the Blackberry platform back into the fray with Apple and Google. But I'm not sure Bla...
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In this day and age, you've got to continuously innovate in a broad spectrum of categories to keep pace with the ever evolving nature of the mobile industry. It's clearly a live fast, die hard atmosphere with yesterday's high-end smartphones passing th...
Responsive QWERTY, Decent battery life...
Issues with rendering some web pages, Still outdated looking interface...
First things first, traditional BlackBerry users will find the Torch 9800 as a worthy device to continue RIM's legacy as it easily maintains all the aspects about BlackBerry with a dash of some new features. RIM's attempt in attracting new users migh...
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While the Storm was a bold departure for RIM, the Torch represents a highly refined version of what BlackBerry owners have come to know and love. The welcome but not-too-extreme makeover starts with BlackBerry 6, a new OS that features a modern-looking...
Multiple home screens and notification panel, Elegant design with physical keyboard, Sharp and fast 5-MP camera, Much improved web browser with tabs, Time-saving Social Feed app...
Sluggish at times, Low-resolution display, Doesn't support 720p video, Slower web surfing than iPhone 4...
With its revamped interface and improved web browser, the Torch is a mostly satisfying smart phone for work and play.
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Research In Motion (and its iconic BlackBerrys) used to rule the smartphone roost. That was until Wunderkinder like the iPhone and an army of Android devices crashed the party and stole some of the Canadian smartphone maker’s thunder.But RIM isn’t goin...
A smart fusion of utilitarian form and BlackBerry function. Rubberized battery door and volume rockers ensure a solid grip. Great clarity and call quality. Features du jour are in attendance: GPS, WiFi and Bluetooth. Sports an impressive set of EQ options...
Not quite on the same level as an iPhone or Droid X. Ships with a paltry 4GB memory card. 5MP camera is behind the pack with washed out photos and 640 x 480 video. Not really a chatterbox at just over five hours of talk time. Nextgen face with a lastgen t...
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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 hav...
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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If you don't already own a BlackBerry, you will not want this phone. And if you do, you still might not want it, even if it may very well be the "best BlackBerry ever."The most exceedingly common observation about the Torch is that it's very much still a...
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When we began our review of the BlackBerry Torch (aka the Bold 9800), our hearts were all aflutter. The leaked shots we'd been seeing of some kind of Palm Pre-esque RIM slider were different and frankly weird enough to cause a kind of low hum gadget lust...
Portrait slider is a great form factorBig improvements in native web browserOS is far more polished than last version...
Hardware design feels datedOS improvements are mostly skin deepLow resolution display...
It's tough to feel really excited about the BlackBerry Torch and OS 6 after heavy testing. We had high hopes coming into this review that the new operating system would be more than a fresh coat of paint on an aging user experience -- that we were going t...
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Can the BlackBerry Torch 9800 light RIM’s way to success? A touchscreen QWERTY slider with BlackBerry 6 software goes for search and social skills. Despite the antenna issues, iPhone 4 has been a huge success for Apple and it’s easy to see the BlackBe...
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Yeah, we just love Blackberry’s, those defiant brick blocks that refuse to change shape despite worthy competition from other PDA engineers. Then one day RIM decides to pay attention to the ongoing buzz about its company sales and revamps its OS. Black...
Both touch screen and QWERTY included, Improved OS, 3G and WiFi connectivity, DivX and XviD support, Handset feels nice to hold...
Sluggish performance at times, Lowresolution screen, VGA video recording, Expensive, Quiet speakerphone...
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The Torch is a different BlackBerry than anything you've seen. Its developer, Research in Motion, has clearly put a great deal of thought into the device design, operation, and even its packaging.This smartphone boasts a touchscreen, optical trackpad, and...
Updated operating system and web browser, Unique and useful form factor, Speed and reliability live up to the BlackBerry standard...
Screen size and resolution need improvement, Tried and boring styling, UI could be smoother in some instances.
If RIM set out to create an iPhone/Android OS competitor, it's probably failed. It's unlikely that someone considering one of those devices would see the BlackBerry Torch and think "this is for me." What RIM has succeeded in doing however, is creating...
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BlackBerry, once the reigning champion of smartphones has slowly lost its grasp as powerful contenders to the title such as the Apple iPhone, Motorola Droid, Samsung Vibrant and many other Android based phones have risen to power. The BlackBerry Torch...
The BlackBerry Torch is a big step forward for RIM in integrating with regular users. Once the mighty powerhouse of smartphones, their throne has been challenged with more user friendly smartphones. RIM has been a bit late stepping into the game...
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mobilewhack.com Updated:
2011-09-14 07:36:33
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It’s been a while since we last tackled a Blackberry, and a fresh one just hit in the form of the Blackberry Torch 9800. And like a lot of Blackberry models, it will have plenty of utility, but not without some significant problems.The Blackberry Torc...
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At Rs. 35,000, the Torch 9800 is quite expensive. It has a touchscreen and a full keypad and a host of other goodies that make it a very feature rich offering. However, some issues with build quality and the astronomical price make us hesitate before...
Related Stories HTC Desire - Almost absolutely desirable [Review] RIM finally introduces BlackBerry Bold 9780, due worldwide in November BlackBerry Torch scrutinized: a roundup of the first impressions RIM CEO gets angry when asked about BlackBerry...
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Presenting a review of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 for AT&TWhen you think of BlackBerry the first thought that comes to your mind is either email or full qwerty keyboard. The last thing that users think about is touch screen and user interface. For year...
Presenting a review of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 for AT&TWhen you think of BlackBerry the first thought that comes to your mind is either email or full qwerty keyboard. The last thing that users think about is touch screen and user interface. For year...
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thereviewcrew.com Updated:
2011-09-14 07:37:38
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It’s no secret Research in Motion is slowly losing ground to Apple’s iPhone. While BlackBerry used to be the smartphone of choice for many business men and women, Apple is starting to scoop up many long-time users. Customers are beginning to realize Ap...
When the BlackBerry Torch first hit the US many reviewers gave it a hard time, saying it didn’t live up to expectations. I have to say I disagree. Those reports are greatly exaggerated. Even though the screen doesn’t measure up to some of the newer dis...
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When the arrival of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 came knocking, I was pretty much psyched to see if this snazzy new BlackBerry with its Palm Pre form factor (albeit much hardier) was going to offer me the best of both worlds. Could I finally enjoy a...
Solid construction. Staple Blackberry features like keyboard, email, call quality, and battery life are still intact. Found the option of having a tangible keyboard and onscreen one extremely useful as well as sanity pleasing. OS 6 is intuitive to use with its new Homescreen design, universal inbox, and universal search, as well as its social media enhancements. WiFi Music Sync will even impress...
Poor camera and video quality. Display (sigh) is old school. Device tends to lag at times when processing websites or switching in between tasks.
I have been pretty much a BlackBerry lifer for awhile now. Try as I might to deviate from it – I always end up back where I started from. The battery lasts longer than any other smartphone, the keyboard while on some models left me frustrated, have bas...
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toptenreviews.com Updated:
2011-09-14 07:38:59
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BlackBerry has lead the smartphones market when it comes to multitasking and accomplishing business-oriented tasks. And the Blackberry Torch 9800 keeps BlackBerry lovers happy with a few improved business and organizational features, but that’s about i...
Even with its new OS, this BlackBerry isn’t a tough competitor among smartphones...
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mobilesroom.com Updated:
2012-01-06 01:26:34
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Blackberry Torch 9800 ReviewFirst there was nothing. Then there was the Blackberry. Arguably one of the first smartphones, the Blackberry continues to be one of the best-selling cell-phones with a massive fan following all over the world. If you are a...
So all that boils down to one question. Should you buy Blackberry Torch 9800 smartphone for yourself? As you can see, the phone comes with an average video quality and an absence of widgets. The device is also on the heavier side. But look beyond the d...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2013-11-10 21:40:58
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New form factor, operating system and messaging functionsReviewers agree that while the BlackBerry Torch 9800 could be considered the best Blackberry yet, it falls short when compared with its competitors. The Torch 9800 has a touch screen and slide-ou...
Touch screen and full QWERTY keyboard, Faster browser, Universal search function, Long battery life...
Sluggish performance, Display resolution lower than competitors', Still not on par with iPhone, Android phones...
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letstalk.com Updated:
2013-11-10 21:40:58
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The is a world premier BlackBerry in slider form factor with touch screen plus QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad. An AT&T exclusive, the BlackBerry Torch will introduce a new intuitive user interface, and new features such as full rich web browser...
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So did RIM succeed in creating a phone that’s friendly (and trendy) enough for the average user but still secure and dependable for the typical business target? In one word – no. But you know, smartphones are complicated creatures and describing them...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2013-11-10 21:41:00
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RIM dips its toe into the modern age The Torch 9800 is simultaneously a departure from, and a clinging embrace of, the form and function that has helped make BlackBerry the most popular smartphone platform over the last five years. The phone’s biggest...
Great keyboard; aboveaverage battery life; refined interface...
Sluggish performance; limited versatility; subpar app store...
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RIM's line of BlackBerry smartphones has been popular among business users for some time, but the brand has been losing market share in recent years to other platforms such as Android and iPhone. Now, the company is looking to turn things around with...
Touchscreen & RIM's popular QWERTY keyboard, Improved web browser, New multimedia capabilities...
Not as thin or as lightweight as other popular smartphones, Occasionally sluggish, Low resolution screen...
The smartphone market is hot right now. As a result, many manufacturers are cranking out phones left and right in an effort to try to top one another and have the best, most balanced smartphone on the market. Certainly the latest Android phones and Apple'...
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It's been a while since I've used a BlackBerry. My first experience was with the BlackBerry 8820 a few years ago. Today, we've got the new BlackBerry Torch 9800, which RIM calls its best BlackBerry ever. It's the first device with the new BlackBerry...
If you're stuck with having to use a BlackBerry server for your work email, the Torch is going to be a decent work device that also supports your social networking Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace fix. If you don't use a BlackBerry Enterprise Server or...
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Video Review: BlackBerry reboot is finally here with the Torch 9800 and its 3.2" touch screen, slide out keyboard, new BlackBerry 6 OS, Universal Search, 5 mega pixel camera, 8G of storage and more for only $100 with a contract. Kevin Pereira and Aliso...
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Whether or not you believe the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 from AT&T is as revolutionary as RIM’s TV ads imply, depends on what side of the smartphone divide you’re on. If you’re a current BlackBerry user, you’ll find the Torch a quantum improvement over...
Bright, colorful, 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen, BlackBerry 6 OS, Vertical slide QWERTY, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 4GB built-in memory; 4GB card pre-installed...
Functionality not completely compatible with touch, Slow Web surfing, Flat physical QWERTY keys, Poor network connectivity, Smaller screen than smartphone competitors...
The Torch outshines its brethren as the best BlackBerry yet, but still looks dim beside the iPhone and most Android offerings...
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It's undeniable - we're in what I like to call the "summer of smartphones." Never in my seven years in wireless have I seen devices launch so quickly. Innovation is moving at a lightning-fast pace, and manufacturers are struggling to keep up. We'v...
The Torch is a decent device that should keep existing BlackBerry users happy, but during my entire review, I couldn't help but notice how underpowered it is in comparison to its competitors. The Torch 9800 is marketed in the same high-end bracket a...
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We’ve been waiting for the BlackBerry Torch 9800 for months now. RIM’s double-whammy of new touch-and-QWERTY hardware and the latest iteration of their software, the much-anticipated BlackBerry 6, the Torch promises usability, functionality and all-rou...
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About nine years ago, I was walking around with a first-generation BlackBerry on my belt. That 'Berry couldn't make phone calls, it couldn't browse the Web, and it sure couldn't play music. It did just one thing: e-mail. Smartphones hadn't been invente...
As with any BlackBerry, e-mail is at the core of the Torch 9800's functionality. But instead of a corporate buzz cut, the Torch is more like a mullet: business in front, party in the back. That's not a bad thing. It allows for excellent enterprise fun...
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bgr.com
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2013-11-10 21:41:03
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RIM’s mythical sliding device finally got official after years and years of rumors. It’s being released tomorrow exclusively on AT&T and features the all new BlackBerry 6 operating system. We’re talking multitouch, gestures, redone multimedia applicati...
We actually liked the BlackBerry Torch more towards the end of our use than we did at first. Once you get into using the device, you slightly warm up to it. With that said, I can’t help but think that the Torch goes against everything that a BlackBerr...
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The new BlackBerry Torch 9800 with BlackBerry 6 keeps RIM in the smartphone game. It's the first truly usable touch screen BlackBerry, and it's packed with new features—a new Web browser, new apps, a new interface, and new social networking hooks. It m...
Looks and feels good. Lots of new features. Integrates social-networking well.
Browser still slower than iPhone 4. Fewer games and apps than iOS or Android. Poor Microsoft Exchange integration for consumers.
The BlackBerry Torch is the very model of a modern messaging smartphone, although it doesn't beat the iPhone or Android on media and games...
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The Blackberry Torch has been launched recently with relatively little fanfare, but signs point to the fact that it has taken the position of "best blackberry ever" from the Bold 9700. The Torch is now available on AT&T's network and other carriers wi...
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You really have to empathize with BlackBerry to understand why updating the entire BlackBerry platform has taken so long. On one hand, it caters to an audience of serious business customers that have chosen RIM for both its unwavering dedication to dev...
BlackBerry really struggled to get touchscreen right - look no further than the ill-fated BlackBerry storms as proof, and you'll see just how stormy those waters are. If ironic names are anything, the Torch's is even more telling - RIM hopes it got touch...
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about.com Updated:
2013-11-10 21:41:06
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With all the buzz surrounding the latest Android phones and Apple's new iPhone, it's easy to forget about Research In Motion's BlackBerry phones. The new BlackBerry Torch, however, is designed to bring attention right back to these still-popular device...
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