The BlackBerry Torch 9800 still isn’t available here in the Philippines but I heard that some of the telcos will start selling it starting December. As most of you guys know I got my hands on a review unit and I’ve been heavily using the Torch as my primary phone over the long weekend. Allow me to share some excerpts from my full review over at BlackBerry Manila.
BLACKBERRY TORCH 9800 SPECS
Size (LxWxD) – Closed: 4.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.57″ / 111mm x 62mm x 14.6mm, Open: 5.8″ x 2.4″ x 0.57″ / 148mm x 62mm x 14.6mm
Weight – 161.59 g / 5.7 oz (includes battery)
Operating System – BlackBerry 6
CPU Speed – 624 MHz
Memory – 512 MB internal flash memory, 4GB built-in storage memory, 4GB microSD card included, Supports up to 32GB microSD card
Battery – 1270 mAhr removable/rechargeable cryptographic lithium cell
Display – High resolution touch screen, Half-VGA+ display (360 x 480 at 188ppi), 3.2″ (diagonally measured)
Camera – 5.0 MP camera, flash, auto focus, face detection, image stabilization, scene modes, 2X zoom, video recording
Video Camera – Normal Mode: 640 x 480 pixels, MMS Mode: 176 x 144 pixels
To make this review concise and straightforward I’ll just list down key components of a smart phone and share with you guys what I experience and my personal assessment. I’ll then summarize everything in one paragraph and end with a recommendation. That said, let’s get it on!
Slider Phone Design
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is one of the first decent slider phones I’ve seen and used in a long time. Most of the previous sliders had problems with battery life, stability, and functionality. The usual mistake is that the keyboard is so cramped to the point that it’s so hard to use it properly. That’s not the case with the Torch. Out of all the slider-type phones this has got to be one of the best designed and well thought out models. Using the keypad feels so natural and it doesn’t really feel like you’re using a slider. It’s a full BlackBerry keypad without any sacrifices. Popping out the keypad also isn’t a chore. It feels natural and most importantly secure.
To read the full review, please head on over to BLACKBERRY MANILA. Thanks!
