Blackberry smartphone occupies a unique territory in the market. Following the much talked-about limited edition PlayBook, the company is now launching the BlackBerry Torch 9800. Boasting the many ‘first-s’ worldwide, such as BlackBerry Qwerty keyboard, 3.2 inches touch screen and slid-open streamline design. Enhancing functions of the two, while keeping its weight to its minimum. Adding Blackberry 6 system and Chinese handwriting recognition software, the gadget is simply too handy to resist.

BlackBerry 6 is keeping the familiar features, while providing a much stronger social network function with easy access to BlackBerry Messenger, Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. Touch screen, trackpad and browser are efficient for tab browsing, ensuring one’s step to be in line with the global pulse.

BlackBerry Torch is also the first item to carry BlackBerry App World, with over 10,000 apps ready for download. Compatible with Wi-Fi music transfer, such as iTunes or Windows Media Player updates, new songs are automatically downloaded in the mobile. It is obvious that the company is giving plenty of attention to multi-media platform. With pre-order already available, the Blackberry Torch will be officially on sale from late October. Further details are available on BlackBerry official website as well as the company’s service providers.

Text: Vincent Lau | Translation: dilettante
Photo: Ching
Update: 15 Oct 2010

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