Reviewing The Stylish New Blackberry Torch 9810

By Author: Chris Westley
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The original Blackberry Torch 9800 was the device that many RIM fans had been waiting for. Following the success of this handset, the manufacturer has produced a couple of updated versions based on the winning formula of the original.

In this article I will take a closer look the key features of the Blackberry Torch 9810 the so you can decide if it’s the right Smartphone for you.

The handset boasts the combination of a touchscreen and slide out QWERTY keyboard which won over so many fans of the original. The handset measures 111x 61.9x 14.5mm whilst weighing in at 161 grams. Therefore the handset is similar in size to the original, and is comfortable to hold and use. The front is dominated by the 3.2 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen which has a higher resolution of 480x 640, making it great for multimedia use. When you slide the handset open, it reveals the full physical QWERTY keyboard. This is perfect for business users who need to edit Microsoft Office documents on the go as well as those who send a lot of emails and text messages.

When it comes to internal storage, the Blackberry Torch 9810 offers ...
... a handy 8 GB as standard which is sure to prove ample for the needs of most users whether storing music tracks, video files, Microsoft Office documents or apps downloaded from Blackberry AppWorld. There is also a microSD slot which users can utilise by installing memory card of up to 32 GB, considerably increasing the available storage capacity.

One area where this version shows the biggest improvement over the original is in its internet browsing capabilities. Whilst it is certainly impressive with the 9800 Torch, this version offers super fast HSDPA download speeds of up to 14.4 Mbps, putting it on par with handsets such as the HTC Desire HD. Of course, the handset also supports Wi-Fi which allows a faster, secure connection when you have appropriate access to local Wireless Networks.

The Blackberry Torch 9810 is also a competent camera phone. With its 5 mega pixel unit operating at 2592x 1944 pixels, resulting images are of very good quality and are easy to take thanks to built in features such as autofocus, image stabilisation and LED flash. Of course, the camera can also be used to shoot video footage as an alternative to taking still images.

The new and improved Blackberry OS 7.0 is the operating-system of choice, and this works with a super powerful 1.2 GHz processor to provide a great user experience. The processor ensures the applications load and operate smoothly, as well as ensuring that several aspects of the hardware such as the touchscreen main responsive and efficient.

The Blackberry Torch 9810 is a very versatile device, and if you are an existing fan of RIM devices, this is definitely one to take a closer look at when choosing your next smartphone.

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