Official BlackBerry Thread

[RASC]

Reviewers chime in...

[Cjruckus]

Well.. I like it.
Talk done.

Expect it to carry at least a 3k price tag in trinidad.

[Oleander]

I wantz a BB Torch

[RASC]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/blac ... ch-review/


S L O W

[honda_soldier]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/blac ... ch-review/


S L O W

Where do you see it moving slow??

Torch's avaible on ebay. carrying at least a 650us pricetag.

[DTAC]

I want a BlackBerry Torch to replace aging 8800. In a head to head it came out worst time after time against the iPhone 4 but I just want to use it for "core" BlackBerry use so I don't care.

As soon as I can I am getting one.

[RASC]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/04/blac ... ch-review/


S L O W

Where do you see it moving slow??

Torch's avaible on ebay. carrying at least a 650us pricetag.

Are you kidding me?
Did you even read the review or watch the video?
Have you not been seeing the MULTITUDE of vids online talking about it's lack of horsepower?

[honda_soldier]

And what about the multitude of vids talking about how well it is performing? It sticks a little when zooming in on web pages, big deal.

Everyone thinks it's slow because of the processor. Bottom line.

[Chimera]

So....anyone locally have the torch?

what they going for

[NorStar2K]

^^Expect the 9800 to come in HOTT and reduce by 30-40% in 6 months. I predict $1200USD.

It's $699.99USD Unlocked from MobileCityOnline.com

Some additional info:

Please note: This phone is unlocked and can be used with any SIM card. No activation required (check carrier frequency requirements)

Carrier: AT&T (GSM based), T-Mobile, and Other GSM carriers*
Technology: 3G AT&T Standard , Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900
High -Speed Data: 3G AT&T Standard
Features:
5+ Megapixel Camera, A2DP, Blackberry OS, Bluetooth, Calendar, Camera, Candy Bar Form, Edge, Email Client, GPS / Location, High-Speed Data GPRS, Megapixel Camera, Memory Card Slot, MP3, Qwerty Keyboard, Slide Form, Smartphone, Speaker Phone, Touch Screen, Video Capture, Video Clip, Voice Dialing, Wi-Fi

- Weight: 5.68 oz
- Talk Time: Up to 336 hours
- Stand By Time: Up to 5hr 40 mins

Product Includes:
- BlackBerry Slider 9800 Smartphone AT&T Unlocked US Version
- AC travel charger
- Standard battery
- Carry case
- USB data cable
- Sync software
- User manual

Key Product Features
- HVGA display
- 512 MB of RAM,
- 4 GB of on-board storage
- Wi-Fi 802.11n
- BlackBerry (NSDQ: RIMM) OS 6.0

Product Overview:
The BlackBerry Torch features a QWERTY keyboard and optical trackpad in a slider style phone body. The Torch has a 3.2-inch (480x360) touchscreen, 5MP camera, and has over 1GB of combined RAM/ROM storage, 4GB memory, and sports 4GB microSD card. As for connectivity the Torch supports 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G connectivity.

The Blackberry 9800 Torch will sport RIM's BlackBerry 6 mobile operating system which includes a beefed-up mobile Web browser and what is being touted as RIM's "next generation" messaging system. The new BlackBerry OS also integrate support for Twitter and Facebook and other social networking feeds. The new BlackBerry 6 OS includes MediaSych functionality, supporting wireless syncing to a music library via Wi-Fi.

Warranty Terms:
1 Year AT&T Wireless warranty from date of purchase for AT&T Wireless US customers only.

[NorStar2K]

Official RIM Blackberry 9800 Torch video

[RASC]

And what about the multitude of vids talking about how well it is performing? It sticks a little when zooming in on web pages, big deal.

Everyone thinks it's slow because of the processor. Bottom line.

The only reviewer who was saying that was crackberry

Show me one other vid where they commended it on speed?

We waiting

[tr1ad]

whats the argument about?
RASC.... ent u a nokia user

[bigga514]

i thinks he jus wants the arguments lol pretend hes right he might just go away.

[Stephon.]

He is in fact right though.

[tr1ad]

right or wrong, would he affect the outcome if you wanted to buy it?

[Stephon.]

Guess not since I'm going to get it anyway, I got my last BB 6 months ago so I'm able to get another phone @ the post-paid price @ b-mobile. I hope they don't kill me with a price though, or I'd have to wait on a Christmas special.

[Chimera]

lol tstt gonna bring the torch?

When? in 2012?

They only bring the storm 2 about 2 months ago.

[Stephon.]

lol tstt gonna bring the torch?

When? in 2012?

They only bring the storm 2 about 2 months ago.

Oh wow, epic fail then, I guess I'll wait till it pops up in the Bargain Center. I would import one but I wouldn't want to take the risk of anything happening.

[DTAC]

^^ Fly Miami, buy one, fly back. Still cheaper.

[honda_soldier]

Dunno why people think TSTT gonna get this phone soon.

TSTT does not even have the 9650 or the pearl as yet. And like ABA said, they only brought out the Storm2 a couple months ago. Digicel is no different.

Torch is available on E-bay. 650us +

[Chimera]

650 US is starting bid price

Buy it now starts at 725 us-900 US

[fras]

Of late my 9700 slows down/ sticks briefly... Cause/Solution?
I haven't added any new apps or change any settings recently and I restart my phone at least 1 per week

[bigga514]

Of late my 9700 slows down/ sticks briefly... Cause/Solution?
I haven't added any new apps or change any settings recently and I restart my phone at least 1 per week

well there is yuh problem lol not really eh but i would recommend daily.
see if yuh aint full up yuh phone with music/pics etc (if your not using a sd card its same as adding apps more= slowdown) &/or i say plug up to pc run desktop manager and search for updates.... best i can say from info given.

[tr1ad]

i hard reset daily for optimum speed....
pain in the arse but what else can i do....

[bigga514]

once a day works good for me, usually in the morning. I'm also bbm heavy which seems to draw more device memory then anything. In this case clearing group chats often helps dramatically.

[fras]

I have 106MB free application memory and 1.8GB free space on the memory card... I'll try resetting more often and see if that helps

[Chimera]

Shake the 9700 up and down so all the excess junk falls to the bottom of the phone and falls out the hole on the bottom left side.

That`ll speed it up!

[honda_soldier]

I always have at least 135mb free on my 9700. and 5.2 GB ( out of 16gb) on my sd card



Battery pull once every 2 days is the best bet.

[vramdhan]

At&t selling the torch for 499.99 USD i need someone who could unlock a torch!