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BlackBerry Torch 9800

BlackBerry Torch 9800
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alaScore 86

4111 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4111 reviews of BlackBerry Torch 9800. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the camera and design are on the whole positive. The screen and performance are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the apps and reception. There are mixed comments on the GPS navigation and price.

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battery, portability, reliability, reception, apps

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Torch 9800 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Torch 9800

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 233 user reviews of BlackBerry Torch 9800 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price and screen. The portability and performance are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the GPS navigation and apps.

usability, performance, portability, screen, price

reliability, reception, apps, GPS navigation

78% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Torch 9800

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1762 user reviews of BlackBerry Torch 9800 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the battery and portability. The price and performance also get good feedback, but there are some mixed reviews about the reliability.

usability, performance, price, portability, battery

76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for BlackBerry Torch 9800

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of BlackBerry Torch 9800 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the price. The screen is also appreciated.

size, screen, price

90% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

BlackBerry Torch 9800

 

RIM claims to have made its best BlackBerry to date, but is that enough?

Feb, 2011
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Expert review by : Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

BlackBerry Torch 9800 - First Look - TrustedReviews

 

We get our first look at the new BlackBerry Torch, and BlackBerry OS6.

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Thomas Tamblyn (t3.com)

BlackBerry Torch 9800 hands-on video review

 

BlackBerry Torch 9800: RIM's first touchscreen slider

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by (t3.com)

BlackBerry Torch review: Hands-on first impressions

 

RIM's 9800 slider gets the T3 hands-on treatment

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Thomas Newton (recombu.com)

BlackBerry Torch 9800 Review: In Depth

 

The Blackberry Torch 9800 marks a new departure for RIM. On launch it was the first handset to include Blackberry 6 OS, optimised especially for touchscreens. It also sees RIM attempt to straddle two…

Jul, 2011
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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

RIM BlackBerry Torch 9800 review

 

RIM's previous touchscreen phones - the Storms I and II - were big departures for a company known for QWERTY thumb pads. With both a touchscreen and keypad, the Torch tries to be the best of both worlds – and it has an upgraded operating system...

The keyboard may be smaller than other BlackBerrys’, but the Torch’s great screen and updated OS make it the best BlackBerry yet.

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Barry de la Rosa (expertreviews.co.uk)

RIM BlackBerry Torch review

 

The keyboard may be smaller than other BlackBerrys', but the Torch's great screen and updated OS make it the best BlackBerry yet.

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

BlackBerry Torch 9800 review

 

The Torch 9800 is RIM’s first touchscreen slider smartphone to carry the BlackBerry name.

When we first tried out the BlackBerry Torch 9800 we were delighted with the new design and the apparent flexibility that the multiple input and on-device navigation options provide. However, the smartphone is a little heftier than we’d like and is...

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

 

Blackberry's fiery slider combines a full QWERTY keyboard with a 3.2in touchscreen. Does it blaze a trail or get stuck at the lights?

Great messaging and media, but the retro screen and lack of apps mean it lags behind the smartphone big boys

Sep, 2010
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Expert review by : letsgomobile.org (letsgomobile.org)

BlackBerry Torch test

 

E n son bir BlackBerry smartphone modeli incelememizin üzerinden epey bir zaman geçti o zamandan bu yana da piyasada çok şeyler değişmiş durumda. BlackBerry'nin son kullanıcı piyasasındaki muazzam gelişimi ve çekici özelliklere sahip birkaç yeni model...

Jun, 2012
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