BlackBerry Torch 9800
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BlackBerry Torch 9800

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  • Anonymous
  • IaH
  • 06 Nov 2010

The white looks totally awesome :)

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    • javier
    • RbX
    • 06 Nov 2010

    is a beautiful phone but the 9700 is much better!!!! i'm just waiting for the 9780 to come out that will be the best phone from blackberry

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      • Trek
      • j%4
      • 06 Nov 2010

      JRF,

      I read your comment you have some solid points, only thing is I use to be a blackberry user for approximately 4 years before switching to Iphone. For emailing I have to disagree that the blackberry device is better. I just received attachments that I cant even open with my Torch that I used to be able to open with the Iphone and go through them quite easily. They are statement of accounts that my distributors send me at the end of each month, opening them with the Torch was a serious problem they were extremely unclear and border line unreadable. When went back to my Iphone 4, I opened same email without any issues and the scanned papers were a breeze to read. As much as people think apps are just toys thats because you have yet to use them for work. I have for example a scanning app on my Iphone4 that scanns a specific paper and converts it to a PDF file that I can then email as an attachment, no such thing in the Torch. I can fax documents using my Iphone4 that I can do using my Torch. The apps are not just games they are programs and add- ons that are used to simplify work on the road. Just ask any doctor what phones they use they will all answer Iphones or Androids for the multitude off apps that are medically related. The blackberry is a good phone that is stuck in the year 2000 and has yet to evolve, using my Torch was almost the same experience as using my old Bold. The day they make a device that is accustomed to today's technology I will say Blackberry is the phone to buy.

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        • JRF
        • PX3
        • 05 Nov 2010

        Trekk, 04 Nov 2010I just purchased this phone was using an Iphon4 prior. I se... moreThe problem isn't the device, it's more of a "BlackBerry isn't for me" issue. You had the iPhone 4 prior. So you were used to the "simple" iOS that Apple used in their devices. Probably even more used to having a large pool of apps. The Torch, while not being the best phone on the market, was made to attract more new users but at the same time giving us BlackBerry users a newer, refreshed OS. BlackBerry 6 is basically OS5 with newer graphics and a newer browser. Yes, iOS and Android are in a different league, but they are also a different market-oriented set of phones. BlackBerry still are messaging devices. Push email, push notifications for social networking, weather and other apps, are BlackBerry. High definition games and apps are Apple and Andoid. But, they aren't for everyone. Apple still doesn't fully multitask, Android has issues and most of them don't work at their fullest unless you root them. Each has their own pros and cons. Just pick what suits your needs.

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          • Ahsan
          • q{p
          • 05 Nov 2010

          Blackberry should come out with something innovative. Torch has serious problems with battery and also with the software. Guys please come out with a revolution rather than adding a product in a long line of products that does nothing different then the previous model please

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            • Anonymous
            • Qxp
            • 05 Nov 2010

            Anonymous, 05 Nov 2010I'm currently using Bold 9000 and looking for an upgrade. B... moreI've used both of them.. I prefer onyx 9700.. Trust me.. For me 9700 is like the fusion of iphone and blackberry.. But practically i prefer onyx.. because it'sa really.. really great handheld..

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              • Anonymous
              • Qxp
              • 05 Nov 2010

              Anonymous, 05 Nov 2010I'm currently using Bold 9000 and looking for an upgrade. B... moreI've used both of them.. I prefer onyx 9700.. Trust me.. For me 9700 is like the fusion of iphone and blackberry.. But practically i prefer onyx.. because it'sa really.. really great handheld..

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                • Anonymous
                • UGn
                • 05 Nov 2010

                Anonymous, 04 Nov 2010Not a handy phone - too Big !then maybe Nokia 3 series are suitable for u. haha..

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                  • Sebast
                  • iBt
                  • 05 Nov 2010

                  specs say that it does not have support for flash??
                  I can`t visit to page YouTUBE????

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                    • Anonymous
                    • uZH
                    • 05 Nov 2010

                    I'm currently using Bold 9000 and looking for an upgrade. But in a fix should I go for Torch or Bold9700?Your comments and user experience will be helpful so please advise.

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                      • Trekk
                      • j%4
                      • 04 Nov 2010

                      I just purchased this phone was using an Iphon4 prior. I seriously have to say this phone is incredibly bad, the OS is good for blackberry standards. The OS in the Torch is no way near on par with the Iphone OS nor the Android OS. Anyone who is thinking of buying this phone should try to use it before buying it. I am returning the phone and going back to my Iphone4. Anyone that says this phone is incredible have not used phones from the competition right now. Blackberry should really get there act together, and actually build a phone with proper hardware.

                      This has been a major let down

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                        • Mansoor
                        • uW5
                        • 04 Nov 2010

                        cute hand set

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                          • Anonymous
                          • TCv
                          • 04 Nov 2010

                          Not a handy phone - too Big !

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                            • Rosh
                            • 3sE
                            • 03 Nov 2010

                            Take away the bb connectivity options-which are beyond fantastic-the bb torch handset has been a disappointment. Firstly nokia and xperia users cannot read my text messages which the network canno solve. Secondly, even attachments from bbm contacts cannot be sent to other bbm contacts. Further, the phone heats up after 5mins of having the slider open when on a call. The keypad is tight which makes typing a slow processM if you have not previously used a bb, adpot some patience before investing in one_ergonomics was not on top of the designer's agenda nor was battery endurance. If size counts, this is not a compact handset. Can't say I'm loving or even liking this phone and can't say I want to let go of the month the affordable bb connectivity...

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                              • Clarksman
                              • ReE
                              • 03 Nov 2010

                              The torch 9800 is a wonderful and very nice phone but the battery life sucks. Rim need to make a better battery for this phone because i love this phone too much to loose it. A message to Rim

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                                • LxG
                                • 03 Nov 2010

                                Odyssey, 03 Nov 2010I am considering buying Torch 9800. Can someone clarify one... moreuzard browser

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                                  • Sebast
                                  • iBt
                                  • 03 Nov 2010

                                  specs say that it does not have support for flash??
                                  I can`t visit to page YouTUBE????

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                                    • Odyssey
                                    • R$d
                                    • 03 Nov 2010

                                    I am considering buying Torch 9800. Can someone clarify one thing for me??

                                    specs say that it does not have support for flash?? can that support be added by using some third party software or web browsers??

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                                      • Mobile fan
                                      • Ir6
                                      • 02 Nov 2010

                                      [deleted post]to decide which model to get Iphone 4 or Blackberry any model you need to consider what you are looking on a phone. I used to have both of them and i prefer the Blackberry. i'm not the kind of user that download tons of apps. i basically use the phone for comunication: email, text messaging, BB messenger (i have customers overseas) and i do some browsing. Iphone is more for the tons of applications they have. i have also a iPod touch that i can do evrything an iphone 4 does but calls and i barely use it. so, it's up to you

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                                        • Andy
                                        • M3s
                                        • 02 Nov 2010

                                        suga, 01 Nov 2010hello all!! i just noticed from the white torch pictures... moreNo it's the LED for coverage and messages and also a proximity/light sensor, you can only really see the LED one (to the right)