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Posted by psypher22 Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

why is RIM doing away with the second multipurpose button?

 
 
Posted by jake_fowler Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

There doing away with the second multi purpose to get a better over design. They want there designs to look more modern and sleek , they want it to flow . So they thought by getting rid of it it'll be better. When I get an Os7 device ill just reprogramme the camera key to do something else

 
 
Posted by samgbx Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

If that really is the reason or just something you think might be it is just ridiculous. The second key would not effect the flow of the design at all. having a small button on the side does not make a device look less modern. I own a torch & I really do miss the left side convenience key :(

What's the screen resolution on this?

 
 
Posted by jake_fowler Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

Think this might be the first time I've said this , but I'm starting to prefer the curve over the new torch! Still got nothing on the new bold though ... What happened to the touchscreen in this?

 
 
Posted by ShipyStyle Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

Why is everybody hating on the Torch? Kinda makes me sad :-(

8100>8830>9670>/\/\/\/\9850/\/\/\/\PlayBookin!

 
 
Posted by walnuts1024 Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

Same here i love my torch.

 
 
Posted by Skeevecr Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

There was never a touchscreen in this model, a couple of sites seem to mix a few rumours together, this one, the 9790 and the all-touch curve to wrongly get a model like this one with a touchscreen.

 
 
Posted by ShipyStyle Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

I LOOOOVE the fact that the headset jack is on the top of the device.

8100>8830>9670>/\/\/\/\9850/\/\/\/\PlayBookin!

 
 
Posted by trino_as Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

THAT is one HELL of a sexy phone!! :O

 
 
Posted by berry_8520 Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

a small button is visible between the volume keys --- like the 9850/9860

 
 
Posted by elite1 Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

That's the Mute key.
Same as the 9900/9930 too.

 
 
Posted by samuelmorgan Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

Never thought I'd see another sexy curve after the 8300 in Pale Gold.

 
 
Posted by moiselles Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

I prefer the sleek design of the new Curve to the new Bold. I'm torn as to which one to get. :( I do prefer the look of the keys on the Bold, though. But I don't plan to ever use the touchscreen on the Bold. Decisions, decisions!

 
 
Posted by alexkinsella Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

Hi @moiselles,

Alex from RIM here. Just chiming in to help you decide between the new Curve and Bold. Both smartphones bring the BB 7 OS, which means faster and smoother browsing and voice-activated universal search. In addition, both the Curve and Bold deliver NFC technology, which enables many new and exciting capabilities including pairing accessories and reading SmartPoster tags with a simple tap of the smartphone.

Aside from the touch screen, two features that differentiate the Bold include HD video recording and the thickness (or should I say thinness) of the smartphone – it’s the thinnest BlackBerry yet! On the other hand, the Curve is more focused on social sharing with the updated Social Feeds 2.0 app to keep your social world more organized.

For a more complete look at both of these devices, stop by our Inside BlackBerry Blog to read some early reviews and get more detailed information on the Bold (http://bbry.lv/ooTnsv) and the Curve (http://bbry.lv/qwtcUM).

Cheers,
Alex, RIM Social Media Team

 
 
Posted by dairyberry Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

For quite some time I've wished that I could have the screen from my Bold with the keyboard from my old Curve. Looks like I will get just what I want. Thanks RIM

 
 
Posted by xmatter Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

i would def buy this over one of the touch screen BBs if it only had 720p video recording, damn,

 
 
Posted by Cheetablaze Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

This will get picked up by alot of younger people if the price is right

 
 
Posted by jasonvw Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

It looks like it will be $300 CDN no contract. So probably free with a contract.

 
 
Posted by TAltemeier Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

DAMM. NO AF Camera!!!!!!! That can't be!!!!!

 
 
Posted by nerdygeeks Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

whoa Looking nice but the 9900 still rocks

 
 
Posted by alainas Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

I think many people might get this as a second device also as a backup. I know when my torch got destroyed (damn pool) i wish i had a cheaper Berry i could have gotten while waiting for the new ones. Well guess the 9810 (Torch 2) is out and i will get it.

Honestly BB7 and the new devices just rock and the whole experience is just so great that it deserves the BB 7 naming.

And truly RIMPIRE strikes back. All these reviews of how they compare specs make no sense because BBOS just is so fast and just works and works for you.

My 2 cents

 
 
Posted by rayzian Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 273 days ago

i wish they kept the battery cover grey like in the concept art.. the gloss black looks too cheap

 
 
Posted by digicon Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 272 days ago

Hey ! Is that Alex really from RIM ? Commenting on our very own CrackBerry ! How hard is that ! ? !

 
 
Posted by mangcool Tuesday, Aug 23, 2011 272 days ago

Really great looking phone! I heard Sprint will be selling this for $49.99 with 2-year contract. I'm still thinking if I should get the Torch 9850 or this. What I don't like about this phone is its battery cover, it looks very "plasticy", like those on the 85xx series. What I like about this phone is its front design, kinda reminds me of the BlackBerry 8800 because of its "squary" look.