Touchscreen
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 features a crystal clear 3.2 inch capacitive touchscreen display. Use your fingers to navigate through menus; once you've used a touchscreen phone you'll never look back! This stunning display also features a built in accelerometer for auto screen rotation, a proximity sensor to turn the screen to standby when on a call and support for multi-touch.
QWERTY Keyboard
Don't want to give up on buttons completely? Then you'll be pleased to hear that the Torch 9800 slides out to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, perfect for messaging, emailing and browsing the web!
BlackBerry 6
The Torch runs the latest version of BlackBerry's smartphone operating system; BlackBerry 6. With BlackBerry 6 the Torch features an all new WebKit internet browser that boasts improved page rendering and tabbed browsing. Other enhancements include improved menus and an enhanced user interface and an overhaul to the mutlimedia gallery.
BlackBerry Messenger!
BlackBerry Messenger provides BlackBerry users with the familiar look and feel of desktop instant messaging programs only this time you can take it with you wherever you go. BlackBerry Messenger lets you send messages to friends, supports group chat and notifies you when they have read the message and even when they are composing a reply. And as BlackBerry Messenger uses data, it wont put a dent in your SMS text allowance!
BlackBerry Media Sync!
The BlackBerry 9800 Smartphone syncs with iTunes and Windows Media Player so you can transfer your music files to your phone. Want a specific playlist for the gym? With just a few simple clicks you can choose the playlists you want from your collection. And, to make sure you've always got enough free memory, BlackBerry Media Sync lets you set a limit as to how much of your music to sync.
BlackBerry App World!
Download Blackberry OS Apps to your Torch from the Blackberry App World application store. Enhance your phone with new apps including games, news feeds, social networking apps and much more. With BlackBerry OS and App World, the possibilities are endless.
Instant Email
With instant email access on the Blackberry Torch you can keep up to date with all your important messages even when you are away from your PC. Once you've followed the simple set up procedure you will be able to access your email on your mobile phone as easily as you do in the office or at home
Do it wirelessly
Stay connected to the things that matter to you thanks to the Blackberry Torch Wi-Fi. Wirelessly back up and copy your media to your PC, WiFi also means SPEED. The Blackberry Torch empowers you to access the Internet at high speed.
Super fast HSDPA and 3G!
Do you have a need for speed? Well with the BlackBerry Torch you will be able to enjoy data speeds at amazing speeds thanks to HSDPA technology. You can download music, games, and video clips at the touch of a button at amazingly fast speeds!
Built-in GPS Receiver
The Blackberry Torch features a built-in GPS receiver. GPS stands for Global Positioning System. More than two dozen GPS satellites orbit the Earth and transmit radio signals which allow any GPS receiver near the planet to determine its location, speed and direction. This is perfect for car satellite navigation!
5.0 Megapixel Camera
With a built in 5.0 megapixel camera, the 9800 Torch takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth 2.1 is the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth 2.1 one of the biggest advantages is the possibility of listening to music with a compatible wireless headset in stereo. Less wires, less mess, more noise.
Music Player
With a built in music player, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.
Java
Java is often a forgotten feature on many phones, and is probably used in many ways without you even realising. If you play games on your phone, it is likely they are java apps. But java is so much more than games. It allows you to add extra functionality to your handset by installing third party apps to the phone. Add email functionality with Gmail, add a web browser from Opera Mini, add a business directory with Yell.com or keep an eye on a new purchase on Ebay.
Built in Hands Free
For the moments when you want to take that call but your hands are busy doing something else, the built in hands free option on the Blackberry 9800 comes into its own. You can even turn the handset into a makeshift conference phone!
Expandable Memory
With phones offering so much these days, memory is a premium. Very often on board memory is very low, so an option to add extra memory with the addition of a memory card is invaluable. If you are using your phone as a media player, expandable memory allows you to add songs, store videos and keep photos, and take them with you, all located on your phone
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