RIM seems relentless, and they are particularly devoted on launching smartphones bearing the name Torch, with the BlackBerry 9810 following the release of the 9850. Without being much better than its 9850 counterpart, this Torch is a better deal, because at 50$ with a two-year contract it is affordable for any RIM fan. The problem is that these guys are decreasing at an alarming rate and given the speed the market is growing, BlackBerries need to pick up speed fast.
BlackBerry 9810 Torch doesn’t bring too many new things on the table, and unless you are passionate about the standard design, you will have few reasons to rejoice. This doesn’t mean that it is unappealing, but it seems like RIM placed more emphasis on what is inside, rather than trying to compel up with an improved design. Packing a processor that is twice as fast as those powering the predecessors, BlackBerry 9810’s 1.2GHz CPU is the standard for the new line of smartphones released by RIM.
Those who are familiar with their recent releases, will not be too surprised to discover that this rather standard processor is accompanied by 768MB of RAM, an upgrade from the unassuming 512. Another upgrade that you might miss initially is the resolution, 640 x 480 instead of the 480 x 360, despite the fact that the display is the same 3.2 inches wide. BlackBerry 9810 Torch is running on BlackBerry 7, which also brings several innovative features, although the absence of a home page might be frustrating.
The camera is now capable of shooting in 720p and both the videos and pictures are very clear, in fact, they are some of the best ever shot with a BlackBerry. The battery life has also been increased, and even if you use it intensely all day long, it will not require recharging more than once per day. For BlackBerry enthusiasts, this smartphone is definitely a step forward and a very inexpensive one, so it could well grow into RIM’s best-selling gadget in 2011.
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