The Blackberry Torch Is Loaded With Notable Features
One relatively new model in the smartphone market that stands head and shoulders above the rest is the new Blackberry Torch. The mobile phone market in general and the smartphone market in particular is saturated with numerous brands, numerous models, and numerous capabilities...at numerous price points.
The features and power that are packed into this great phone have put it in a strong position to be a dominant force in the smartphone market for some time to come. The Blackberry Torch, among other features, includes a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, touchscreen capabilities, an integrated 5 megapixel camera, and runs on the new version 6 of the Blackberry Operating System.
The phone, at first glance, resembles other Blackberry models aesthetically. The huge difference is the slider keyboard, which eliminates the keyboard from the visible face of the phone. The keyboard slides out and retracts easily and smoothly, allowing quick transition if you need to answer an email or text rapidly. The touchscreen display is 3.2 inches, running at a display resolution of 480x360. The Torch has a microprocessor speed of 624 MHz and has 512 mb of RAM, 4.5 GB of flash memory, and 4 GB MicroSD memory onboard. The phone is Bluetooth 2.1 capable, has integrated 802.11b/g/n WI-FI capabilities, and is set up for the 3G mobile broadband network. The browser on the Blackberry Torch has full HTML capabilities and offers a tabbed browsing experience comparable to browsers available on PC's. The Torch also provides an integrated view of various social networking outlets you may be a part of, such as Facebook and Twitter. The integrated camera has 5 megapixel picture quality, autofocus, and an LED flash for low-light situations. The battery is a 1300 mAhr Lithium cell and is known to run for a full day of heavy usage, and up to two days of moderate to light usage between charges.
The Blackberry name is one that is very well known in the smartphone market and this phone is a tremendous, groundbreaking design for the new generation of smartphones coming from Research in Motion (RIM), the company that produces the Blackberry Torch. This powerful phone is absolutely packed with features, comes at a very reasonable cost, and can more than hold its own with other smartphones on the market at a similar price point. If you are looking for a new smartphone for personal or business use, you cannot go wrong by strongly considering the Blackberry Torch.