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BlackBerry Torch 9800
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Launch SRP S$999

BlackBerry Torch 9800

02 Nov 2010
Overall rating 8.5/10

Adopting a slider form factor to include a touch screen and physical keyboard, the new BlackBerry Torch 9800 is also equipped with the updated BlackBerry OS 6, redefining the BlackBerry lineup towards a consumer approach.

Tags: mobile phones, blackberry os 6, rim

Design:
8
Features:
8
User-Friendliness:
8.5
Performance:
8.5
Value:
8.5
THE GOOD
Vast improvement over earlier BlackBerry Storm and Storm2
Best of both worlds with touch screen and QWERTY keyboard
Intuitive BlackBerry 6 OS
THE BAD
Lagging behind in hardware specifications
Average battery life despite more manageable processor
Imaging quality appears overly warm

Product Specification

Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / HSDPA 900 / 2100
Operating system BlackBerry 6
Processor 624MHz
Display 3.2-inches TFT capacitive touch screen / 360 x 480 pixels
Camera 5-megapixel / Autofocus / LED flash
Video Support DivX / XviD / MP4 / WMV / H.263 / H.264
Audio Support MP3 / WMA / eAAC+ / FlAC / OGG
Connectivity Built-in GPS with A-GPS and BlackBerry Maps / Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP support / microUSB 2.0 / WLAN 802.11b/g/n / HSDPA
Storage Type 4GB internal storage / microSD expandability / SDHC supported (up to 32GB)
Battery 1300mAh
Standby / Talk time Up to 336 hours / Up to 340 minutes
Dimensions 111 x 62 x 14.6mm
Weight 161g

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