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BlackBerry Torch 9810

Approximate retail price:

$20

Summary:

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 is a smart phone designed for use on the AT&T network, including its HSPA+ "4G" network. It runs on the BlackBerry operating system. This model has a 3.2-inch touch-screen display, a 4.9-megapixel camera, and a physical QWERTY keyboard.

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Type: AT&T smart phones

About - BlackBerry Torch 9810
The BlackBerry Torch 9810 is a smart phone designed for use on the AT&T network, including its HSPA+ "4G" network. It can also be used internationally. It has a 3.2-inch touch-screen display, measures 4.4 by 2.4 by 0.6 inches and weighs 5.6 ounces. It runs on the BlackBerry operating system. The Torch 9810 has a 4.9-megapixel camera that can record high-definition video, and a music player. It also features a physical QWERTY keyboard that's useful for messaging and Web searches. This phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for wireless hands-free communication, and GPS navigation capability. Web browsing, e-mail, and texting capabilities are also included. This BlackBerry phone has a standard 3.5mm jack. It has 8GB of built-in memory, and supports memory cards of up to 32GB.

About - BlackBerry Torch 9810

The BlackBerry Torch 9810 is a smart phone designed for use on the AT&T network, including its HSPA+ "4G" network. It can also be used internationally.

It has a 3.2-inch touch-screen display, measures 4.4 by 2.4 by 0.6 inches and weighs 5.6 ounces. It runs on the BlackBerry operating system.

The Torch 9810 has a 4.9-megapixel camera that can record high-definition video, and a music player. It also features a physical QWERTY keyboard that's useful for messaging and Web searches. This phone has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth for wireless hands-free communication, and GPS navigation capability. Web browsing, e-mail, and texting capabilities are also included.

This BlackBerry phone has a standard 3.5mm jack. It has 8GB of built-in memory, and supports memory cards of up to 32GB.

About This Brand
RIM (Research in Motion) officially changed its name to BlackBerry early this year. It simultaneously started its new operating system--BlackBerry 10--and two new phones, the Z10 and Q10, after a long drought of product introductions. Highlights of the new OS include simultaneous but separate support for business and personal activity, BlackBerry Hub, a list of calls, messages, and calendar notifications received by the phone; BlackBerry Flow, the phone's menu/navigation system that relies on finger sweeps and other gestures made on a touch screen, and Flick, a predictive-text feature that essentially allows the phone to co-author memos, e-mails, and the like, through suggesting words it thinks will be next, based on what's already in the sentence. BlackBerry's legacy lines include the Bold, Torch, and Curve series available on multiple carriers.

About This Brand

RIM (Research in Motion) officially changed its name to BlackBerry early this year. It simultaneously started its new operating system--BlackBerry 10--and two new phones, the Z10 and Q10, after a long drought of product introductions. Highlights of the new OS include simultaneous but separate support for business and personal activity, BlackBerry Hub, a list of calls, messages, and calendar notifications received by the phone; BlackBerry Flow, the phone's menu/navigation system that relies on finger sweeps and other gestures made on a touch screen, and Flick, a predictive-text feature that essentially allows the phone to co-author memos, e-mails, and the like, through suggesting words it thinks will be next, based on what's already in the sentence. BlackBerry's legacy lines include the Bold, Torch, and Curve series available on multiple carriers.

Features & Specs - BlackBerry Torch 9810
Requires data service These phones require a plan for browsing the Web or accessing e-mail and other media services and sites. Requires data service	Yes
Requires messaging service These phones require a plan for sending and receiving text, picture, or video messages. Requires messaging service	No
4G broadband data Indicates which models are considered "4G" based on the definitions from the carriers. Check with your carrier to see which broadband data networks are available in your area. 4G broadband data	Yes
Camera (megapixels) Specifies, in megapixels, the maximum resolution of the built-in camera. A camera with a 0.3 megapixel value is also referred to as VGA. Camera (megapixels)	4.9
Camera recording resolution The maximum recording resolution of the phone's primary video camera: 1080p, 720p, or SD (Standard Definition). Camera recording resolution	720p
Bluetooth Voice indicates the phone works with wireless Bluetooth headsets and most hands-free car systems; stereo means it supports stereo Bluetooth headsets for music and other multimedia; data indicates the phone can wirelessly exchange pictures, contacts, and other files with other compatible Bluetooth devices, such as a computer, cell phone, or PDA. Bluetooth	Voice, data, stereo
Wi-Fi Cell-phone data networks--even those designated as "3G broadband"--are much slower than the broadband Internet connections many people have at home. But a rising number of phones have a built-in Wi-Fi radio that allows them faster Internet and e-mail access via home networks and Wi-Fi hotspots. On some phones, the Wi-Fi is just for Web browsing; on others, you can use the connection to make calls using Voice Over Internet Protocol. Others support data via the Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) standard. This lets the phone connect via WI-Fi to share content with other compatible certified devices such as a TV, printer, and computer. Wi-Fi	Web
Memory card Many phones have slots that accept memory cards, typically microSD, to expand storage capacity by as much as 32GB. The removable cards can also serve as an easy way to shuttle files between your phone and other devices--provided that the phone's maker didn't bury the card slot behind the battery cover. Memory card	MicroSD
Touch screen Full touch-sensitive displays respond to light contact with a stylus, finger, or both. They provide an alternate, and sometimes more direct, method to input data and launch phone features and controls. But they often require two hands to operate, and they smudge more frequently than their non-touch counterparts. Touch screen	Yes
World phone Indicates the phone supports international GSM frequency bands for coverage abroad. World phone	Yes
QWERTY keyboard Keyboards make composing and editing text and e-mail messages much easier than a keypad does. Some phones have keyboards that try to save space by having some letters, numbers, and symbols share a key. Those "condensed" keyboards, though still more convenient than a keypad, are not quite as easy to handle as full QWERTY keyboards. QWERTY keyboard	Yes
Document editing All smart phones, and some conventional cell phones, allow you to review documents. Some models add the convenience of creating, deleting, and editing them out of the box. Document editing	Yes
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General Information
Manufacturer	BlackBerry
Manufacturer Website Address	www.us.blackberry.com
Product Line	Torch
Product Model	9810
Product Name	Torch 9810 Smartphone
Product Type	Smartphone

User Reviews - BlackBerry Torch 9810

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By mbtl3

from Rainier, wa

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

I'm a blackberry addict and can't quit!

2/18/2012

Pros

Easy for business usage

Easy to download GBs

Great for Multi-tasking

Cons

Browser crashes easily

Great email versatility

Too few apps available

Best Uses

File sharing

Online retailing

Social media

Texting

Video recording

Comment:

I use it as a pocket-size internet computer. The touchscreen keyboard sometimes unlocks itself causing un-planned calls, email, browsing, etc. I like the slider design and the light weight.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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