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Blackberry Torch 9800 cell phone
Blackberry Torch 9800
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/25/13 13:15:26
 
 
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• Smartphone • Slider • WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM • 5 Megapixel Camera Resolution
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (10)
 
Published
Jan 27, 2011
Editor Rating
3.0/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 - Mobile Devices - Reviews - ITP.net
BlackBerry OS6 offers a splashy interface, keyboard is decent to work on, reasonable battery life....Dated screen, camera is quite basic, touchscreen keyboard isn’t very accurate, poor performance....The Torch 9800 is Research in Motion's (RIM) latest Middle East smartphone release...The Torch is a two in one that combines the features of the Storm and Bold 9700...The...
Published
Oct 25, 2010
Editor Rating
3.0/5
Blackberry Torch 9800
- Combination of touchscreen display and physical keyboard - Screen:...- Low resolution screen ...Overall, this is a responsive handset, and we can definitely say it runs smoothly, even though the Torch's 624 MHz processor is less...
Published
Oct 25, 2010
Editor Rating
6.0/10
BlackBerry Torch 9800 review - Mobile Phone - Trusted Reviews
In fairness the Torch does feel good in hand, BlackBerrys often do - but the 3.2in touchscreen, while responsive, feels small for late 2010...This wouldn't be so bad if RIM has installed a first class physical Qwerty keyboard, but though pleasingly tactile it is narrow and the reduced size of the keys mean typing fast will take time to master...Battery life is good, lasting well over...
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USER REVIEWS (9)
 
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1821 user reviews
 
(3.8 out of 5)
Average rating
from 148
reviews
3.3/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: BlackBerry 9800 Torch Unlocked Phone with 5 MP Camera...
"Screen resolution is good but not as nice as the iPhone 4..."

"The camera is pretty good and has custom settings..."

"Better camera (Not iPhone 4 good, but good) There are many other additions to the Torch, but the simple fact is its a work horse phone plain and simple..."

Average rating
from 149
reviews
3.3/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 - charcoal (AT&T) - Compare prices reviews user opinions -...
"Reading negative reviews, I thought this meant my only choice would be an inferior product (my last phone was a BB Tour, and while it had its pros, the browser was very weak..."

"The device is faster than I expected, the screen is actually not bad at all, and the keyboard is simply amazing..."

"Also, the phone features are good..."

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Average rating
from 1366
reviews
8.3/10
BlackBerry Torch 9800 reviews compare mobile phone prices and deals - Reevoo
"In comparision to my last samsung slider phone i found the blackberry torch amazingly easy to use, it is very simple yet sophisticated, the touch screen works perfectly and the option of a qwerty kjeyboard is good if your a bit clumsy fingered..."

"As my first 3g berry the data speed is very good and having wireless means you can save your allowance for when not at home..."

"To be honest the..."

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Published
Oct 13, 2010
Editor Rating
75.0/100
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 • reghardware
It appears that's unlikely to change with the Torch 9800, which has some very good features, including the latest BlackBerry OS 6, but has a few drawbacks too...The BlackBerry Torch 9800 is essentially two phones in one...The slide out Qwerty keyboard is a good size – just a smidgeon smaller than the Bold's...
Published
Aug 26, 2010
Editor Rating
4.5/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review
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...Despite these minor detractions, RIM's designers did a good job of allocating enough space above the top-row of the keyboard with the slider open, which...
Published
Aug 12, 2010
Editor Rating
3.5/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review - Smartphones - CNET Reviews
The RIM BlackBerry Torch combines both a touch screen and full QWERTY keyboard...BlackBerry OS 6 brings such improvements as a better user interface, universal...The smartphone can be sluggish...The Torch has a lower-resolution screen...Applications can be saved only...You are definitely going to want to block AT&T Address book through BBSAK btw...The 5MP camera is so...
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Published
Aug 4, 2010
Editor Rating
4.0/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 (AT&T) Review & Rating | PCMag.com
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...The new BlackBerry Torch 9800 with BlackBerry 6 keeps RIM in the smartphone game...The Torch is a good voice phone with some odd audio characteristics...Compare the BlackBerry...
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Editor Rating
1.0/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 2012 - TopTenREVIEWS
This multimedia cell phone can expand its memory to 32GB using a microSD card....The BlackBerry Torch 9800 multimedia phone only comes with 5.8 hours of battery life....The BlackBerry Torch 9800 has a few standout features, but this device also includes a few drawbacks...Overall, the design of the BlackBerry Torch 9800 multimedia cell phone...
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Editor Rating
8.0/10
RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review
Responsive QWERTY Decent battery life...Issues with rendering some web pages Still outdated looking...the OS6 looks good, but still...nothing like froyo 2.2 or iOS4...the design is good, but for a former blackberry user like me, it doesnt sway me back...How did "supreme battery life" in the review turn...
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Editor Rating
8.5/10
BlackBerry Torch 9800 - Getting it Right - HardwareZone.com
Vast improvement over earlier BlackBerry Storm and Storm2...Lagging behind in hardware specifications...Fortunately, Research in Motion (RIM) is no quitter...What lies beneath the display when we slide it, is a physical QWERTY keyboard, much like the ones we see on the BlackBerry Bold 9700...On the whole, the Torch is easy on the hands......
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Average rating
from 122
reviews
4.2/5
Best Buy - BlackBerry Torch 9800 Mobile Phone - Black customer reviews - product...
"easy to figure out sensitive lock button i have had this phone since April 2011 and it is *WAY* better than my old curve (which sucked really bad..."

"If you are looking for a good smart phone that slides up, this is the one for you (: Everyone was helpful but three sales people were involved in the sale of the blackberry and the samsung..."

"I'm in sales but handing a customer off to 3 associates..."

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Average rating
from 20
reviews
3.7/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Reviews | Smartphones | Review Centre
"Camera * Apart from the lousy overall results, the lens is naturally smudged with fingerprints, creating hazy pictures by default..."

"They must have been very drunk at RIM when this UI was designed and completely oblivious of what customers want * RIM's App World * Goes through an upgrade every couple of weeks requiring you manually upgrade all the time..."

"The only good thing about this device is still..."

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Average rating
from 13
reviews
4.5/5
BlackBerry Torch 9800 Black Smartphone - AT&T - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
"Love everything about it! 5 5 5 Good one included almost every fearures no Video Calls & little bit pricy Main disadvantage is not including video calls for 3G and some what pricy..."

"else overall a good one Scanner, help screen real touchy screen I like it alot..."

"Having the BB keyboard on a touch screen phone The touch screen is too sensitive and the lock button is in a bad location..."

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Average rating
from 2
reviews
4.0/5
Research In Motion Blackberry 9800 Torch - Unlocked in Cell Phones | JR.com
"The phone is physically prettier than either the G1 or the G2..."

"The touchpad is also better than the trackball on the G1..."

"I would also say that the blackberry market does not compare to the Android market, but you can find many apps straight from the developers..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
8.0/10
BlackBerry Torch 9800 review
"by MisterTickle TRUSTWORTHY I’m not a big fan of iPhones so I tried the Blackberry Torch..."

"The bottom line is that you cannot depend on it..."

"Overall, I have to admit there are many features and that the Torch does add convenience to my life..."

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