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BlackBerry Torch 9800 Overview

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Key Features
Compact Slider Smartphone
BlackBerry® 6 Operating System
Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard
Pinch to Zoom Touch Control
3.2 Inch 16 Million Colour HVGA Touch Screen (480 x 360 Pixels)
3G HSDPA & Wi-Fi® Technologies
Media Player with Album Art & Track Listing
5 Megapixel Camera with Continuous Auto Focus & Image Stabiliser
Video Player (MPEG4, H263, H264 & WMV3)
Multiple Page Web Browsing with Tabs & Bookmark
5.8 Hours 3G Talk Time
GPS with Assisted GPS & BlackBerry® Maps
Touch Screen & Keyboard Messaging
Integrated Social Network Feeds

Design

87%

Usability

72%

Features

90%

The above ratings are average figures, which have been generated from submitted mobile phone reviews.

Our BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review

Overview
This compactly design BlackBerry Smartphone comes with a slide opening casing & with a touch screen. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 supports a powerful processor complete with a BlackBerry® 6 operating system. Its main features include its user friendly input methods which include its slide out QWERTY keyboard & its touch screen, a useable pinch to zoom touch screen controls, a fun Internet experience with multiple Web page browsing plus for entertainment there is an integrated music player with user friendly music controls & a five megapixel camera lens which supports video recording capabilities.

Appearance & Size
Its casing comes in a sophisticated dark grey colour complete with silver coloured accents around its edges. It dimensions are small & compact when considering this Smartphone's features & capabilities which measures 11.1cm tall by 6.2cm wide by 1.46cm deep when in its slide closed position, these's measurements are extended to 1.48cm tall when the handset is in its slide opened position. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 weighs 161.1 grams with its fitted battery which makes it quite a heavy handset but the extra weight gives the handset a high quality feel. The new BlackBerry 6 operating system provides the user with an intuitive touch screen display complete with amazing new icons & stunning new graphics which makes the Torch 9800 a fun handset to use. There is an impressive touch screen which is 3.2 inches in size providing a sixteen million colour display on this HVGA touch screen. The touch screen supports a screen resolution of 480 pixels by 360 pixels & a useable pinch to zoom touch screen control. There is a beautifully spaced out keyboard which allows the user to input alphabetic & numeric text at high speeds, which slides out neatly from the lower section of the handset. Its touch sensitive track pad navigation allows the user to navigate from feature to feature.

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 3G Smartphone open view

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Imaging, Media & Entertainment
The Torch 9800 comes with a high quality music player which supports many formats of music & comes complete with a landscape or portrait tracking list mode, plus a beautifully clear album art display for ease of use. The user can enjoy up to thirty hours of music playing time from a fully charged battery. A five megapixel camera supports both video capturing as well as still photo capturing. There is a built in flash function, continuous automatic focus setting, image stabiliser option, 2 x digital zoom & the user can select up to eleven screen mode settings. The user can play video footage on the BlackBerry Torch 9800 for entertainment & enjoy up to six hours of playback time from a fully recharged battery.

Communication & Messaging
Call features on this Smartphone include a vibration alert feature, easy to access contact details in the phone book, a hands free speaker call style call experience & easy to reach call keys. A simple way to communicate can be enjoyed using the phones messaging services which include a wide variety of services to ensure the user selects the best service to suit their messaging requirements. A push email service allows the user to send & receive emails directly to their Torch 9800 & provides a professional method of communication which is ideal for business users. There is a text message service & a multimedia message service which allows the user to share a quick text only message or a message containing media such as photos, videos or sound. An online instant messaging allows the user to communicate with other contacts that are online in a conversation style text communication.

Technology & Internet
Its 3G HSDPA technology means this handset will work over 3G networks as well as GSM networks, providing fast connectivity when needed by the user. This Smartphone works over 3G HSDPA networks 800, 850, 1900, 2100 & GSM networks 850, 900, 1800, 1900. Up to 5.5 hours of talk time can be gained from a fully charged battery when the phone is operating over a GSM network, or up to 5.8 hours of talk time can be gained when the handset is working over its 3G HSDPA networks. The BlackBerry Torch 9800 supports a variety of technologies include WiFi® connectivity providing a connection to a nearby wireless WiFi® hub or a WiFi® hotspot, plus the user can enjoy Bluetooth® wireless technology & USB connectivity when connecting their Smartphone to other devices. This Smartphone comes with a useable Internet experience complete with a multiple page Web browsing option plus simple touch screen browsing controls for easy Web navigation & the user can access their favourite social network websites via the browser or via the integrated social network feeds on their home screen. The user can access the assisted GPS navigation feature which provides step by step instructions to the user's desired location, plus this business focused Smartphone supports a document viewer allowing its user to view documents in popular Microsoft formats. There is 512 megabytes of memory plus the Torch 9800 supports a memory card option which can hold up to 32 gigabytes of external memory, but the handset comes with a 4 gigabytes memory card to get the user started.

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Specifications & Features

Screen
3.2 Inch 16 Million Colour HVGA Touch Screen (480 x 360 Pixels)

Imaging
5 Megapixel Camera
2 x Digital Zoom
Flash
Continuous Auto Focus
Image Stabiliser
Screen Modes (11 Settings)
Video Recorder
Video Player (MPEG4, H263, H264 & WMV3)

Messaging
SMS (Text Messaging)
MMS (Multimedia Messaging)
Push Email
Instant Messaging

Sound
Media Player (MP3, AMR-NB, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMV, Ogg Vorbis, WMA & AAC+)
Album Art
Track Listing (Landscape & Portrait Mode)
MP3, Midi & Polyphonic Ringtones

Entertainment
Downloadable Games

Organiser
Phone Book
Calendar
Alarm Clock
Organiser
Document Viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & PDF)
Handsfree Speaker
Vibrate Mode
Sleep Mode
GPS with Assisted GPS & BlackBerry® Maps
Password Protect Keyboard Lock
BlackBerry® 6 Operating System
Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard
Touch Sensitive Trackpad Navigation
Pinch to Zoom Control

Connectivity
3G HSDPA
HSDPA
Wi-Fi®
Bluetooth® A2DP
USB
GPRS
EDGE

Network
Quad Band Technology (GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800 & GSM 1900)
HSDPA 800, 850, 1900 & 2100

Internet
HTML
Multiple Page Web Browsing with Tabs
Bookmark
Integrated Social Network Feeds

Memory & Talk Time
512MB & 4GB Memory Card Plus MicroSD™ Support up to 32GB
5.5 Hours GSM Talk Time
5.8 Hours 3G Talk Time
432 Hours GSM Standby
336 Hours 3G Standby
6 Hours Video Playing Time
30 Hours Music Playing Time

Weight & Size
161.1 g
111 x 62 x 14.6 mm

Your BlackBerry Torch 9800 Reviews

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Reviewer: Rich - UK
Date: 8th Jun 2011

This is by far the best phone I have ever owned! I previously owned the iPhone 3G which after a few months got so feed up with using it!

If like me you are after a touch screen phone & also a keypad don't look anywhere else, this is your phone.

I can't praise this phone enough it does everything you need & I only wanted to use it for calling & texting :0).

Good points:
- Looks amazing.
- Feels amazing.
- All around 100%.
- This beats the iPhone hands down.

& lastly the battery. If like me you use occasional Facebook & Internet this phone lasts me 4 days, 3 at the least & the I-phone lasted me 1 day if lucky

Bad points:
- There is none it is that good. I praise this phone so much.

If you are having second thoughts don't brilliant phone.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Peter - Wallington, UK
Date: 6th Jun 2011

My daughter got her Torch five months ago & is now on her third one. The first just kept on freezing, the second one the buttons on the front fell off & couldn't be stuck back on.

When it works she loves it, & like the mixture of touchscreen & keyboard, but that is WHEN it's working.

Design

95%

Usability

Features

95%

Reviewer: M - UK
Date: 2nd Jun 2011

I am a hardcore blackberry user, I have had blackberries since the bold 9000 which was a Cadillac! I purchased the white torch before releasing in UK so I was ecstatic. This blackberry was the biggest disappointment.

Problems
- Weak battery life.
- Very heavy - bulky for no reason.
- Lagging constantly because of the processor.
- When checking new message scrolls to the middle of the conversation.
- Not great reception.
- Slow browser (better than previous bb but still slow).
- Fragile phone.
- Slider is weak & felt loose.

Overall this did not feel sturdy & had too many common issues constantly.
I think all us blackberry users know the upside to BB's!
I have never written a review before but this phone was such a disappointment but I think I will be sticking to the bold family.

Don't buy it's a serious waste of money I bought for £320 & sold for £240!

Design

30%

Usability

Features

50%

Reviewer: Rachel - Greenwich, UK
Date: 5th Apr 2011

Loving BlackBerry messenger & Internet.

I am on messenger all day when I should be working he he he.

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Sarah - London, UK
Date: 7th Jan 2011

I think this smart moblie phone is suitable for anyone & has the best features ever.

Design

95%

Usability

95%

Features

95%

Reviewer: Geekfreek - India
Date: 2nd Dec 2010

Had my friends Torch for a week or so. This is what I have to say:

Pros.
Solid feel, slider one of the best I have used, both touch & QWERTY at ones disposal, good battery life, gives overall feel of a classy long lasting mobile

Cons.
Screen a little small (for browsing & videos), often hangs, very complicated (if you are a BB user then it's easy, or else the first week is going to be tough), pricy.

Conclusion.
If you are a fan of BB then it is one of the best BB till date. Otherwise one could get more bang for less money.

Design

95%

Usability

80%

Features

90%

Reviewer: Kashyap Karia - London, UK
Date: 16th Nov 2010

I never usually feel compelled to write a review on anything I ever purchase, however, this phone has seen a change from me.

Firstly, the design is just fantastic, it looks & feels fantastic. It's got a very good, robust feel to it, feels like a power phone!

The new OS is simply outstanding, it's got the full functionality that you would expect a touch screen from apple to have as well as the fantastic RIM keyboard.

All in all, this phone is just brilliant!

Design

100%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

Reviewer: Sunny - London, UK
Date: 15th Nov 2010

I was a diehard iPhone user until it started playing up. Finally managed to get O2 to bring my upgrade forward & opted for the Torch. This is my first BB & I am so glad that I decided to change. It literally does everything. It is a good looking handset, packed full of features & NO RESTRICTIONS as to what you can do (unlike the iPhone! ).

Battery life is good, but be sensible with what apps are left running as this will obviously impact battery life, as with all phones.

As with all BB, this syncs perfectly with iTunes & transfer of data is not a problem. It comes with a slide out keyboard which is useful for long text, email's but the touchscreen does just fine, very responsive & very easy to use.

If you want to break away from the iPhone crowd, I highly recommend the BB Torch.

Design

90%

Usability

100%

Features

100%

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