Manufacturers have been battling for the top smartphone on the market. As iPhone and Android devices go head to head, the BlackBerry chose to join the arena by releasing a super smartphone, the BlackBerry Torch 9800. If you’re a BlackBerry fan, you’ll probably say initially how the Torch 9800 got its form from your Bold 9700. Maybe it was exactly why early rumors and leaks revealed it as being ‘Bold 9800’. Both models have the same metal-chrome-like design with trimmings that outline the edges and top-back the main phone.
The Torch includes a 3.2-inch touchscreen, having a 480 x 360 resolution. You will find at the bottom of the screen the traditional call, menu, end call/power buttons, as well as the optical trackpad. The rest of the body is made from hard plastic having a very rubbery finish. The trunk cover carries a ribbed coating that will aid you in having a company grip. You will find the 5mp camera with LED flash also at the rear of the phone.
The lock and mute buttons are situated at the top. The positioning of the lock button is great because it is readily available but on the other hand, there have been times when the phone gets accidentally unlocked. To its left is a Micro USB jack for charging and data transfer. On the right side of the phone, we have the 3.5mm headphone jack, volume buttons, and also the convenience key.
The QWERTY keyboard is seen once you slide the screen upwards. The sliding mechanism feels solid and sturdy in comparison to other slider phones. The keyboard is really impressed. The keys are very well defined and nicely separated. Again, this can be exactly like the Bold’s design as well as the typing experience was excellent.
The Torch 9800 will be the first BlackBerry to run in OS 6. This is the latest operating system made available from RIM which has refined and improved older versions in the BlackBerry system. It’s about time they released a new version of the smartphone’s interface.
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Specifications:
- 624 MHz processor
- 3.2″ display @ 360×480 pixels
- 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM
- 4GB storage (up to 32GB via microSD, 4GB included)
- 3G HSDPA; HSUPA
- WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash + video
- BlackBerry OS 6.0
- GPS w/ a-GPS support
- 1300mAh Li-Ion battery
It can truly be a very competitive smartphone. If you are a Blackberry fan, this definitely is a good buy. It is best to try it and see the features and the ease of use so that you get a first hand feel of what its like to hold a BlackBerry Torch 9800.
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