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psypher22 Aug 23, 2011 at 3:39 am
why is RIM doing away with the second multipurpose button?
jake_fowler Aug 23, 2011 at 3:54 am
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
samgbx Aug 23, 2011 at 5:05 am
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?
jake_fowler Aug 23, 2011 at 3:49 am
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?
ShipyStyle Aug 23, 2011 at 3:57 am
Why is everybody hating on the Torch? Kinda makes me sad :-(
8100>8830>9670>/\/\/\/\9850/\/\/\/\PlayBookin!
walnuts1024 Aug 23, 2011 at 7:33 am
Same here i love my torch.
Skeevecr Aug 23, 2011 at 4:24 am
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.
ShipyStyle Aug 23, 2011 at 3:52 am
I LOOOOVE the fact that the headset jack is on the top of the device.
8100>8830>9670>/\/\/\/\9850/\/\/\/\PlayBookin!
notinbeta Aug 23, 2011 at 4:50 am
THAT is one HELL of a sexy phone!! :O
berry_8520 Aug 23, 2011 at 5:34 am
a small button is visible between the volume keys --- like the 9850/9860
elite1 Aug 23, 2011 at 7:13 am
That's the Mute key.
Same as the 9900/9930 too.
samuelmorgan Aug 23, 2011 at 5:48 am
Never thought I'd see another sexy curve after the 8300 in Pale Gold.
moiselles Aug 23, 2011 at 6:57 am
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!
alexkinsella Aug 23, 2011 at 3:32 pm
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
SRR500 Aug 23, 2011 at 7:14 am
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
xMatter Aug 23, 2011 at 7:44 am
i would def buy this over one of the touch screen BBs if it only had 720p video recording, damn,
Cheetablaze Aug 23, 2011 at 8:07 am
This will get picked up by alot of younger people if the price is right
jasonvw Aug 23, 2011 at 8:10 am
It looks like it will be $300 CDN no contract. So probably free with a contract.
TAltemeier Aug 23, 2011 at 8:24 am
DAMM. NO AF Camera!!!!!!! That can't be!!!!!
nerdygeeks Aug 23, 2011 at 9:11 am
whoa Looking nice but the 9900 still rocks
alainas Aug 23, 2011 at 9:17 am
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
rayzian Aug 23, 2011 at 11:29 am
i wish they kept the battery cover grey like in the concept art.. the gloss black looks too cheap
digicon Aug 23, 2011 at 8:37 pm
Hey ! Is that Alex really from RIM ? Commenting on our very own CrackBerry ! How hard is that ! ? !
mangcool Aug 23, 2011 at 11:54 pm
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.