RIM has once again undertaken another mobile phone innovation with its Blackberry 9800 Torch. Equipped with Blackberry 6 operating system that goes well with the phone's touchscreen and trackpad, this newest product can give the user a brand new experience in messaging, social media sites, and multimedia applications. But with the popularity and not to mention, the growing number of smartphones nowadays, it can be interesting to look at the perks and the downsides of this new member of the Blackberry family.
Keyboard
Ups
You get two styles in 1. You can play games or listen to the music using the touch screen feature and if it's time to get down to business, you can use the full keyboard slider. As compared to its predecessors, its keys are less slightly raised.
Downside
It may take sometime before a user can get used to its 2-in-1 design.
Those with big thumbs may find the upper keys too close with the touchscreen.
Touchscreen
Ups
The swipe and pinch motion are such a breeze. It's even like you're using an iPhone.
Downside
User sometimes experiences lag when using it.
Trackpad
Up
It's still the same clickable trackpad that Blackberry phones have.
Downside
None so far.
Lock Mechanism
Up
It utilizes two different lock systems: one for the unit to avoid accidental key presses, and the other one for the phone which requires a password.
Downside
It may take some time before the user gets the hang of it.
Display
Up
It has 480x360 display.
Downside
Text looks pixilated and images appear low in quality though they are normally good when viewed under other smartphones.
Virtual Key
Up
None so far.
Downside
It's pretty useless. Keys are cramped and the interpretative text isn't good either.
Phone
Ups
Making a call isn't a fuss at all. Dialing numbers and checking out recent calls is way too easy to make.
Downside
Its speakerphone has below par volume output.
Camera
Up
It can produce great pictures with its 5 MP camera.
Downside
The video it produces is definitely one that you can say is obtained from a mobile phone camera.
OS
Up
More features like universal search, multiple contact list, social networking application, and faster application downloading and installing.
Downside
User sometimes experience lag with it.
The Verdict
Users may sometimes experience lag with some of its features and the virtual keys may appear to be a useless add-on but then, with its perks which includes its business-meets-fun design, Blackberry 9800 Torch is worth a try.
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