BlackBerry Torch 9860

BlackBerry Torch 9860 review

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Touch Screen Torch: BlackBerry 9860 Reviewed

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 is by far one of the largest RIM devices ever manufactured measuring 4.72 x 2.44 x 0.45 inches (120 x 62 x 11.5mm) in height, width and depth, respectively. But at only 4.76 oz (135 grams) the new Torch is not as heavy as other smartphone heavyweights.

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 is a BlackBerry, but it doesn't have a physical keyboard. It's a BlackBerry for the iPhone and Android generation, but we think the BlackBerry faithful will prefer the .

BlackBerry Torch 9860

Design With no keyboard at all, you might be forgiven for not recognising the Torch 9860 as a RIM device - at least at first glance. However, beneath the screen are four familiar buttons: Call, End (the latter doubling as the on/off switch), Back and the distinctive BlackBerry menu button inside.

BlackBerry Torch 9860 review Review

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 certainly represents RIM's most successful touchscreen phone yet. It's a solid and likeable handset. But the high standard of the competition and the relative shortage of compatible apps mean you should be certain it's the phone for you before parting with your cash.

BlackBerry Torch 9860

I've just gone from the HTC Sensation to the Blackberry Torch 9860 (Touch Screen Lover) I love Blackberrys new attempt at Touch screen, I had the Storm 2 and wasn't overly impressed.

BlackBerry Torch 9860 in-depth review -

A BlackBerry for multimedia? No QWERTY keyboard? Something called a Liquid Graphics screen? Stop, please, you're blowing our minds. The BlackBerry Torch 9860 is one of the flagship phones for the new BlackBerry 7 OS, and RIM's third-ever full-touch handset.

Keyless, not clueless

No QWERTY keyboard, no SurePress clickable screen gimmickry, the BlackBerry Torch 9860 is taking the plunge. Not the first time that RIM are venturing into touchscreen but they're past the point of no return with this one.

BlackBerry Torch 9860 Review by 3G.co.uk

Who would have thought it – a BlackBerry device made for multimedia, and that has no QWERTY keyboard? Surely not. But wait, there's more – it also has a ‘Liquid Graphics' display. What is going on?

RIM BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 is a touchscreen-only smartphone like the iPhone or any generic Android. Given that the BlackBerry calling card has always been excellent physical keyboards (and excellent mail) we’re a bit confused as to the Torch’s purpose. The phone itself is built to a high standard and is powerful, but its imperfect touchscreen keyboard makes the Torch inferior to its tactile counterparts. The BlackBerry Torch 9860 is a BlackBerry, but it doesn’t have a physical keyboard. It’s a BlackBerry for the iPhone and Android generation, but we think the BlackBerry faithful will prefer the real thing. The Torch’s best chance is with casual BlackBerry users that like the interface and ecosystem, but aren’t going to spend all day on email or BlackBerry Messenger.