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Donnie let us know that the BlackBerry Torch 9850 is now available for purchase from Alltel. While Alltel users wait in hopes of the BlackBerry Bold 9930, those that are looking for the full touchscreen device can pick one up today at stores or online. The Torch 9850 will run you $179.99 on a 2-year contract with $50 mail-in rebate. The Torch 9850 features a full touchscreen display, 5MP camera, 1.2GHz processor, BlackBerry 7 and more. Head to Alltel.com or your local Alltel store for more info.
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