I have this phone myself and its my first blackberry phone, I love it! It has everything and more than I need. I know some people said that this phone is ugly well, just buy an Otterbox case or some other kind to make it the way you want it. I would tell everyone to check out all of your options when trying to decide which phone to get, just do what you think is best for yourself and your likes/dislikes. Good luck to those who are phone shopping and to those who are buying a BB phone, ENJOY!!
I'm convinced. I'm getting one from Axiom in Dubai tomorrow before I head off to the airport back to NYC. It's unlocked here, so I can use it with any GSM network in the States.
@vickymhamer depends on what you do in your daily lifestyle. The BB is traditionally designed for business purposes, so if you got a pretty busy schedule, then the Torch is definitely for you.
My friend had this phone, he was never rough with it treated it with care but it still broke 5 times. He often complained about freezing and laggy touch screen. After the fifth one stopped working he switched to iphone 4 and i haven't heard a single complaint from him since. That's just my personal experience with the phone, i don't know how he had so much bad luck with blackberry, i have a bold 9780 and i love it.
i've had this model for 8 months now, it does freezes from time to time but it does the job, i love the qwerty keyboard so i dont have to use the HORRIBLE touchscreen keyboard other than that, pretty nice and recommendable handset
@ lazer pink - You probably are wishing u got the bb torch instead of the iphone4s because it has a full qwerty keyboard, its more compatable with your Microsoft products if you use that. which is ideal for the app that you can use your blackberry as a keyboard for your computer via bluetooth, which is great if you use your TV for the screen. As well i belive that mac uses 16bit encryption. The encryption they use is very specific and exclusive to mac which makes it a pain for some people
if this one is compared to iphone 4s, i would definitely recommend the iphone instead of the blackberry torch because i have been using the torch for almost 2 years, and i've been having a horrible time using it. the torch has a very slow, unresponsive touch screen, short battery life (my phone shuts down every 15min bcuz of that), and bad camera that is sooo slow at focusing. just remember, if u wanna choose the blackberry phone, be prepared to purchase a new battery as part of ur backup.
Ok, Thank you, i wasnt sure if i should go with an iphone or the torch, but from this review im getting the torch for $49, thanks man for a good review
i like this os but i they form factor isnt the best i like the 9700 but its os is not as the os on the torch . Do you think there'll be an os update for the 9700 ?
RIM took a big step forward with this device. Despite the reviewer saying it can't compete with the iPhone and Android (and he didn't convince me by just saying it's "less polished"), the Torch is a solid all-around device. I watched the entire video and could find anything majorly bad about the device. And people complaining about the screen, guess what: it's better than the 3GS' and we didn't hear people complaining about 3GS' screen. Go figure.
really????????? :o in comparison to the Iphone 4s and bold 4 , wud u say those 2 are way way better than 9800???? pls rep...i wanna choose 1 between these 3 options in iphone and blackberry...
It is awesome phone, my friend has one, i'm waiting for mine to be delivered to me tomorrow - so excited! Haven't got any harsh comments regarding software, but have to tell you that then my friend tried to convert video for his BB Torch the sound plays ok, but video gets stuck or accelerates way ahead....so that's on of my concern...otherwise - it's lovely phone.
@TheDLS2580 it all just depends. im looking into them both. i sort of like the look of the torch but the bold is better with the hardware. I really want to get the new bold 9900 it looks real nice but nor released there :/
@msbitch4eva Blackberry Torch as the physical keyboard is better for composing messages than the touch keyboard on the htc desire hd. I have a nokia 5800 aswell I dont particularly know which phone to get next.
@pinkyjoyce Hey, is it any good? most people are commenting on the videos saying that it lags, and that its crap, blah blah. I just ordered mine so im wondering if i made a bad decision:S help pleasee
Can't choose between the Torch and the Bold 9780. Can someone give me advice? First off all, it will be my first Blackberry. I was about to choose the Torch but I've heard it had alot of problems, like low battery life, laggy screen, low resolution, a rather hard to push qwerty keyboard, non solid feeling, alot of bugs. At the other side, my previous phone was a samsung g600, so in every single way it will be better then that one :)
@macaw5138 i have a torch and im not very satisfied with it, i dont really fancy iphones cos i can use the ipod to run most of the apps...try out droid?
i have a 8520 curve ] nd i am gettin a torch in trinidad when i go there for mii nd my bro bdaii in 3 weeks but can my memory card from my curve fit in the torch [it is a 2gd
I'm getting this phone soon, why my dad buys a new one for himself, and I'm pretty happy about it. I had an iPhone 2, hated it, my mum has a 4S, I hate it.A lot of my friends have Android phones, and I like those, but I always wanted to try out a Blackberry. It just seems as a phone made to do stuff seriously, not to have tons of flashy apps and one stupid button.
I think Nokia and Blackberry are the best. They have both been very visionary and groundbreaking companies. Blackberry in smartphones and Nokia in cellphones general.
@Gregz0r1, lol! Best comment on this video! I totally agree. I got a BB Storm 9500 in 2008 when it came out and it's as slow as this and does most the stuff this phone does. Bring on the upgrade, baby doll! Weak sauce, I like it!
HELP! i need a new phone before christmas but im not sure which one is best. the Blackberry Torch or the HTC Desire HD. i like i good camera on a phone, which the HTC has but the HTC is MASSIVE. i have never owned a blackberry because everyone seems to be getting them and i hate the idea of following them all but i saw this phone in the store and am considering going against my principles and getting one. im not sure what phone to get and need some adivce. please help anyone. L
I have this phone myself and its my first blackberry phone, I love it! It has everything and more than I need. I know some people said that this phone is ugly well, just buy an Otterbox case or some other kind to make it the way you want it. I would tell everyone to check out all of your options when trying to decide which phone to get, just do what you think is best for yourself and your likes/dislikes. Good luck to those who are phone shopping and to those who are buying a BB phone, ENJOY!!
Not me coming back to rewatch this
You are the only good PhoneArena reviewer, please immediately fire everybody else.
I bought it today at a garage sale and i can't figure out how to use it since the call and the "back" buttons are missing
@TheDLS2580 well, during the summer a new bold is coming out (bold 9900 and 9930). it is a little bigger and has a touch screen so its a mix of both
I'm convinced. I'm getting one from Axiom in Dubai tomorrow before I head off to the airport back to NYC. It's unlocked here, so I can use it with any GSM network in the States.
do u no if ur on wifi it can still use up data???
@vickymhamer depends on what you do in your daily lifestyle.
The BB is traditionally designed for business purposes, so if you got a pretty busy schedule, then the Torch is definitely for you.
My friend had this phone, he was never rough with it treated it with care but it still broke 5 times. He often complained about freezing and laggy touch screen. After the fifth one stopped working he switched to iphone 4 and i haven't heard a single complaint from him since. That's just my personal experience with the phone, i don't know how he had so much bad luck with blackberry, i have a bold 9780 and i love it.
i've had this model for 8 months now, it does freezes from time to time but it does the job, i love the qwerty keyboard so i dont have to use the HORRIBLE touchscreen keyboard
other than that, pretty nice and recommendable handset
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@ lazer pink - You probably are wishing u got the bb torch instead of the iphone4s because it has a full qwerty keyboard, its more compatable with your Microsoft products if you use that. which is ideal for the app that you can use your blackberry as a keyboard for your computer via bluetooth, which is great if you use your TV for the screen. As well i belive that mac uses 16bit encryption. The encryption they use is very specific and exclusive to mac which makes it a pain for some people
Trying to decide between the Samsung Captivate or the BB Torch. I think I'm going with the Captivate. Thanks for the review. Very informative.
if this one is compared to iphone 4s, i would definitely recommend the iphone instead of the blackberry torch because i have been using the torch for almost 2 years, and i've been having a horrible time using it.
the torch has a very slow, unresponsive touch screen, short battery life (my phone shuts down every 15min bcuz of that), and bad camera that is sooo slow at focusing.
just remember, if u wanna choose the blackberry phone, be prepared to purchase a new battery as part of ur backup.
@emmyspemmy17 i thought that at first too, but the keyboard holds most of the weight, and the screen is really light and thin. It's great to text on.
Kk I'm getting my first torch and I'm falling in love with the white but I'm asking u guys if black is better
Black or white?????
Hmmm, might get this phone. Looks pretty dope.
Im stuck deciding between the torch and the bold 9780:/.
Which do u like I luv white but I'm scared my jeans will get it dirty
Ok, Thank you, i wasnt sure if i should go with an iphone or the torch, but from this review im getting the torch for $49, thanks man for a good review
Should i get one? I have a curve 9300 and very much thinking about getting this
i like this os but i they form factor isnt the best i like the 9700 but its os is not as the os on the torch . Do you think there'll be an os update for the 9700 ?
RIM took a big step forward with this device.
Despite the reviewer saying it can't compete with the iPhone and Android (and he didn't convince me by just saying it's "less polished"), the Torch is a solid all-around device. I watched the entire video and could find anything majorly bad about the device.
And people complaining about the screen, guess what: it's better than the 3GS' and we didn't hear people complaining about 3GS' screen. Go figure.
09:40 the spacing problem while zooming ?? Is it in all pages ?
I'm SAAAD
Is the app world installed on the phone when you buy it
ok thanks i'm thinking of buying it how much would it be in canada
@EspadaXZ yes, it will be available in the near future
should I buy this one, or the 9780?
does it have a front facing camara?????????? i think i saw one...so does it??
im gonna buy one
Does the physial keyboard light up? if it does how bright is it compared to a droid 2?
Where can I buy now blackberry torch 9800
to clean my blackberry to make it look nice, should i use Glass Cleaner on it?
does it have a front camera for video calling?
what movie was that shown in the video?
just got the Torch. its a great phone and easy to use once you get used to it.
do the blackberry torches break ?? im getting one tomorrow?
@andreandv17 Shouldnt it be in Canada 1st???
im looking to buy one. are there different specs of this phone?
is the keypad able to change to other colour? o.o
stil deciding this or iphone 4 , any suggestions
how loud is the vibrations/ i would need to take it to school
Very informative but ah deciding on iPhone 4 or this, both look so tempting
is the bold or torch better ? also whats better for a 14 year old?
Great video, im thinkin of gettin a blackberry torch and this really helped
really????????? :o
in comparison to the Iphone 4s and bold 4 , wud u say those 2 are way way better than 9800????
pls rep...i wanna choose 1 between these 3 options in iphone and blackberry...
@RagnaEmon and wat is it exactly ? RIM ?
@traxgod2 ..i don't know any. att is doing a refurbed one for 0.01 cents though.
Thank you for your detailed review, very helpful!
does it have anything that can hang phone charm?
what's the battery power like how often would i need to charge it ?
what would you guys suggest, im planning to get the sony ericsson xperia arc, but i also like this phone. which one should i get? thx! :)
@TheDLS2580 They're both the same spec more or less, just depends whether you want half touchscreen or not.
It is awesome phone, my friend has one, i'm waiting for mine to be delivered to me tomorrow - so excited! Haven't got any harsh comments regarding software, but have to tell you that then my friend tried to convert video for his BB Torch the sound plays ok, but video gets stuck or accelerates way ahead....so that's on of my concern...otherwise - it's lovely phone.
@TheDLS2580 it all just depends. im looking into them both. i sort of like the look of the torch but the bold is better with the hardware. I really want to get the new bold 9900 it looks real nice but nor released there :/
Is this a really good phone? Please advise me.
@TheDLS2580 It depends. As I'm not much into touch phones, I'd say go for Bold; if you're ADDICTED TO FINGER then get Torch.
why is the keyboard for this so small???
is there facebook talk on the social feeds?
do you guys prefer the se arc or the torch??
guys i would like to ask you for your opinion
should i buy this or HTC desire HD????
@msbitch4eva Blackberry Torch as the physical keyboard is better for composing messages than the touch keyboard on the htc desire hd. I have a nokia 5800 aswell I dont particularly know which phone to get next.
is this phone nice plz respond if its not nice tell me which is best
bb torch or bb style?
Hey All.
What is the capacity of the memory card ?
@pinkyjoyce Hey, is it any good? most people are commenting on the videos saying that it lags, and that its crap, blah blah. I just ordered mine so im wondering if i made a bad decision:S help pleasee
Can't choose between the Torch and the Bold 9780. Can someone give me advice?
First off all, it will be my first Blackberry. I was about to choose the Torch but I've heard it had alot of problems, like low battery life, laggy screen, low resolution, a rather hard to push qwerty keyboard, non solid feeling, alot of bugs.
At the other side, my previous phone was a samsung g600, so in every single way it will be better then that one :)
i have msn on my phone but i don't like how it signs me out why does it do it??
does it support flash?
SGS 2 or torch 2 or iphone 5 ?
I want this phone, but I've heard it's not really a good phone. I've heard it freezes.
Ughhh help??
@macaw5138 i have a torch and im not very satisfied with it, i dont really fancy iphones cos i can use the ipod to run most of the apps...try out droid?
BB Torch or HTC Wildfire?? x
i have a 8520 curve ] nd i am gettin a torch in trinidad when i go there for mii nd my bro bdaii in 3 weeks but can my memory card from my curve fit in the torch [it is a 2gd
i'm gtting a phone, and what would anyone recommend for a phone i was thinking a blackberry torch?
@MattTheBhoy Yes, the resolution of this phone is much higher as compared to Curve 3G.
I'm getting this phone soon, why my dad buys a new one for himself, and I'm pretty happy about it. I had an iPhone 2, hated it, my mum has a 4S, I hate it.A lot of my friends have Android phones, and I like those, but I always wanted to try out a Blackberry. It just seems as a phone made to do stuff seriously, not to have tons of flashy apps and one stupid button.
I'm getting one soon but now I'm using bb bold 9000
@GundamAngelicDevil true but i said blackberry though cause i'm verry fond of the palm pixi also
what's the RIM ?
Great video man!
I think Nokia and Blackberry are the best. They have both been very visionary and groundbreaking companies. Blackberry in smartphones and Nokia in cellphones general.
does it have play store and can you get like instagram and twitter
JImmy Imholt no
Can you download ssongs on blackberry?
The Real Zazza tubidy.
front camera?
Janice M. Giron no
@Blueberry6324 at Hardware is the same :)...9780 doesn't have touch screen...
@ashbean1995
cheers, im get torch lool. the only down side its 24months why the hell do they make it so long when they keep making "new" ones -_-
Agreed my 9780 speaker is LOUD and l love it.
@Outbreak95 but in our countryu cant open anything i mean apps and wfi :(
Does this phone support wifi?!!
@gadgets4ever 9780, i had the choice between them both, and getting the 9780 white was the best move eveeeer
this or HTC sensation?
9800 or 9780?
This is a great phone....3 years ago. I used to love this phone, but I would never buy it in 2013. There are so many better options now
@Gregz0r1, lol! Best comment on this video!
I totally agree. I got a BB Storm 9500 in 2008 when it came out and it's as slow as this and does most the stuff this phone does. Bring on the upgrade, baby doll!
Weak sauce, I like it!
is it worth in 2013
HELP! i need a new phone before christmas but im not sure which one is best. the Blackberry Torch or the HTC Desire HD. i like i good camera on a phone, which the HTC has but the HTC is MASSIVE. i have never owned a blackberry because everyone seems to be getting them and i hate the idea of following them all but i saw this phone in the store and am considering going against my principles and getting one. im not sure what phone to get and need some adivce. please help anyone.
L
Good Review video with good quality
how his phone? are its better than nokias phones?
@keepitdownlo
i have an iphone4...and my battery life lasts the entire day even when im texting someone, or using the internet.....so.....