The BlackBerry 9800 Torch is an enterprising mobile phone that combines many similar features from existing BlackBerry handsets, whilst providing new and innovative options. The handset was released in August of 2010, and has since become a popular choice due to the fact that its wide array of functionality provides a suitable and viable option for the consumer and enables them to stay connected and conduct numerous tasks whilst on the move.
The handset is one of only a few that offers both touch screen functionality as well as a QWERTY keyboard, which within this unit provides a choice that is welcome. The handsets display screen is a fulsome 3.2 inches in size, whilst offering TFT capacitive capability in conjunction with the touch screen which utilises the multi-touch input method, and is effective in everywhere way.
The unit provides a multitude of connectivity options, which is reminiscent of a BlackBerry handset, with Wi Fi and HSDPA connectivity provided in conjunction with EDGE and GPRS options. The unit also incorporates a microSD card slot, which is usually utilised to increase available memory capacity, although the unit does come with a 4 GB card included. In addition and finally, the unit comes with micro USB and Bluetooth connectivity, providing the full complement of connection options, ensuring optimum performance.
The handset provides a raft of additional features which include a camera which operates at an impressive 5.0 megapixels megapixels and includes continuous autofocus, image stabilisation as well as the option of tagging an image by location, otherwise known as geo-tagging. In addition the camera is able to be utilised for the purposes of recording video, with the ability to record VGA quality video at 24 frames per second. The handset comes with an array of entertainment options which include a media player, video player as well as an organiser and satellite navigation.
In addition the unit comes with a 624 MHz processor as well as utilising version 6.0 of the BlackBerry operating system. As you would expect with a unit of this quality, hands-free functionality is provided, and a 3.5 mm audio jack as well as the ability to retain practically unlimited numbers of contacts through its phonebook
The White BlackBerry 9800 Torch is one of the colour variants available, with the others being black and dark orange. The unit offers a multitude of impressive technology combined with numerous connectivity options to provide a handset that is simply considered one of the best on the market.
