BlackBerry Torch Made Simple now available - 5 copies to be won!

By Adam Zeis on 3 Feb 2011 10:50 am
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BlackBerry Torch Made Simple

Made Simple Learning today has released their latest BlackBerry help book BlackBerry Torch Made Simple. This is the next in line in the great series of Made Simple books that help you get to know your new BlackBerry. If you're a new Torch user, this book can help you get started and teach you things like shortcuts, tips and tricks, multimedia, music sync and much, much more. There are over 500 pages of useful information on the Torch that will make you a BlackBerry genius in no time.

Contest: BlackBerry Torch Made Simple sells for $14.95 but we have 5 free copies to be won. Just leave a comment to this post telling us how this book could help you, and we'll pick 5 people to receive a free copy. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST.

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244 comments

lordnordeth

Perfect timing! Seeing as how I'm getting my Torch tonight, here's hoping I win!

cdnharry

500 pages really! How much is there that I don't know.

HMMMM

mcdanielnc89

Nice! i'd love to win this! I have the torch and to know everything about it would be amazing!

mundakal

Perfect!! Love to read more about the ins and outs, tips and tricks up the Torch's sleeve.

map105

great idea, a how to book. Not that I'm an idiot or anything.... ( hehe)

Piesang

Wow!!!! This will be excellent to have. Please please please. I would love to know my Torch inside and out.

spittingfire

wow would be nice to win a copy!! please pick me

cinder0008

Wow, If i win this, i could find out how little I really know!

clipse#CB

This would be perfect for me. I own a Torch as does my grandmother. This would a great reading material for me and my grandmother could definitely use it. Please pick me. :)

Lyse

I want to master my new Torch, get the most out of it.

Issan.Acosta

Im buying a torch today! cant wait I would love to have this book.

pjmacklin

would certainly like a copy to better learn/understand my torch.

domi994

nice to know what my torchy its made of

dwain77

I think I know most aspects of my Torch, but it's about time to get one for my wife. This would be great for her.

aidiebravo

I've had my Torch for 5 months now and I still feel like a noob! BB user for over 2 years and I still don't know everything about it. I'd love to win this!

agirl65

I would love to have this!! Excellent idea!!

zoomlink1

It would be nice to find new tricks and shorts cuts.

NTOAUHRA

With open heart!!
Come to papa !! :D

Thanks crackberry :D

amytsab

I am a new Blackberry owner for a month now. I got the Torch because I lOve the keypad and touch screen. As someone switching from an iPhone to BLackberry, the system is a bit harder to use or understand. I am learning how to use it. One feature I love is how you can customize the themes. I would like to win tHis book to see what else I can do on my Blackberry Torch.

deflep

Help me Grasshopper, to Master the Torch!

dannykavs

Seeing as i work for a mobile device retailer and im a huge crackbery fan, this would increase my knowledge of the phone tremendously! Thus allowing me to sell these babies like they are hotcakes..putting more coin into RIM'S pockets. And they will hopefully use that cash to make us new pretty little QNX phones :D

ianig9

I have this for the 9700 and it has come in handy. Lots of interesting tips and tricks. It would be nice to have this for my new Torch... An upgraded book for an upgraded phone!

Thank you.

theitfactor

It'd be nice to own this book! I still don't know how to use many functions and I'm sure this could help me!

crispynoodle

as a soon to be new torch owner * handset upgrade date 3/10/2011* I would be incredibly thrilled to own a copy of such a fine publication!!!

jborfeo

This book could help me figure out LOTS about this new phone!

Skezza

Would love some HELP XX

elmejor1009

Interesting. Sing me up please. I love my phone really, really do, but I'm sure there's hidden potential I haven't explored. Coming from a 9700 to the Torch was a big step, OS5 to OS6. I would like to find ways to make it easier, to place the most used stuff right where it should be.

marecki12

Discover FULL potential =)

crackhead007

This would be nice. I support over 800 blackberries. This would help me with all the Torchs I support including my own.

kpbutton

This would be great for me. I am new to BB since the Torch is my first Blackberry. I have been playing around with it, but I still feel like I am only using a small portion of it's capabilities.

arisham

I'm planning to get a Torch for my beloved wife. She's a non-techie
I believed this book will be a great help to her.

teknogeek

Hit me,

Help me figure out the bits I haven't discovered yet.

Kyle.E.Woyote

Count me in too!!!! Love this phone, constantly tinkering with it but a made easy guide would be very handy!!!!

carriv

I want this, porfavor!

MrsD.

I would love to have a head start reading about my new phone.

RGwhittenbu

I would love to learn more about my Torch.

midnght69

Looks like a great book. Would love to win it so that I can learn even more about this great phone.

blackraven

I need this book so I don't go back to iOS!!!

newcollector

As a Torch owner and a BB newbie I am always lookin to grow in the ways of Blackberry. This book would ease the learning curve.

s2by10

BB n00b. plain and simple.

5deep

I'll read it if I win.

Thanks CB.

kraski

There are lots of things I still need to figure out about OS6 & my Torch.

AndrewMcHorney

I surely can use this. Please pick a true BB amateur.

auditman

i would love this book

chrismage

i would love to win this book, finally be able to figure out how to put video files on my bb.

aloofkid

It will help me to learn more new stuff about my torch, I which there's a segment there that my torch could be a lighter too.

jvsantosjr

i would love to know the ins and outs of my torch. i want to let my obsession with my bb lead me to become an expert developer. everything starts with knowing everything about the phone.

jvictor77

One tends to get into a rut when using your device in the same predictable ways! It would be great to learn all the hidden tips and tricks to make the most of the Torch experience.....yes please!!

nathers

This would be brilliant! Would love a copy!

imcurved

I hooked my Grandpa up with a Torch a couple months ago. He's 84 and as of now he is slowly turn into a crackberry. This will be a nice present for him. He'll be all over this book once it's in his hands.

frabas1

BlackBerry Torch Made Simple sells will make life simpler for me and my household. am always getting nagged when my brother or wife cant do/have issues on their 9800.

tezytan

cool! i dont mind one!

owoseni1

Torch Made Simple will really simplify how to on my 9800, its really been a pin in the ?

birdman_36

I sell them so this will help me put more Torches in people's hands. Spread the love!

christian.logay

I am working on getting everyone in my family on a Blackberry and the Torch is what i am pushing. Having this book would answer a ton of questions i get when showing family members how cool the torch is. Here's hoping you choose me!.

kwksti

omg I need this.........

Another_Chris

The Torch is my first BB. And I love it's integration. But this book would seriously help me to beef up my knowledge of how it integrates.

It would also help me figure out easier and quicker ways to flesh out my address book, sort out my confusion on BB maps vs. Google Local search and most importantly, answer the question as to why I can't seem to add favourites to maps.

But don't worry, I'd still use the forums even if I had this awesome book.

scraptacular

I'm a software trainer and this would be fantastic to help me learn so I can show others. I don't personally have a Torch, but the OS 6 info would be very useful too!

missmawarlina

I would love to win this book and learn more bout my Torch.

tfrankson

Sweet. Would love to own a copy to give to a friend who has a Torch as bascially clueless on how to use it.

audronius

Would like to get one.

Scarlett

I have a Torch and 2 other family members do as well. They always call wanting to know how to do something. With this book I would not only learn how to get the most out of the Torch but would have ready answers for the others.

hakeem23

i want it for my collection ;)

emrecanyrgc

seems to be a beautiful thing

Snypa

I'll try my luck. !!

JudyAC

As a novice BB. Torch user - I would LOVE to win this to be able to utilize all it's abilities like most. To be able to sit down, coffee in hand and read, reference without having to search online is #1 for me! I'm still "old school" - I love my reference material :) Thanks.

aprokopenko

I had mine for 5 months now - still can't figure it out... help please

samafrica

I changed to the Torch about 3 weeks ago, from my MUCH-loved and overused Bold 9000, that I got almost as soon as it was launched here.

And I would SOOOOO love to have this manual. I have so many questions about the phone, and apps, and shortcuts, and camera functions... Oh Pretty Please!!!

Flip4Bytes

I would love to read this and learn more about my blackberry!

Henkelmc

Help me, please!!! I need this....

uber446

Time to master the art of the Torch!

Mama2Many

My Torch is my first smartphone so I would love to have this!! Fingers crossed!!

TC_Drafting

This is my FIRST Blackberry and I'm a classic example of "once you go blackberry, you never go back". :) I love my Torch and don't know what I'd do without it!!! Thanks!

the brother

I don't know what genius wrote this book but I know a few Torch people that could really use the help and if I win it would be the perfect gift! 9800 for Dummies - I love it!!

waterbrook

My wife and I treated each other with Torches for Christmas. We're both BB newbs and could really benefit from studying this book. We would be honored to have a free one.

p072

This would be a terrific win. I would really like to know the ins and outs of my Torch.

Thanks.....Phil

The Gaffer

This would be great! I am sure there are lots of tips and tricks that would be very helpful.

keizerjrr

Wow.... now they have a book out for my BB addiction. I have had my Torch since the 2nd week they were out... I still learn something new every day. Having a book to read from will be great. Thank you Crackberry for this opportunity.

jabstract

Here's the thing...

My Mom received a Torch for Christmas. She's super happy and excited and wants to know everything she can do with her new smartphone.

Unfortunately, that means she contacts me with every little question she can think of as it pops into her head. She knows how to use the Torch well enough to be able to do this over a number of communication channels, and, thanks especially to BBM, can tell if I'm ignoring her.

For years I've been her personal tech support. The Torch has raised the demand to a new level. I really need this book. I'll give it to her...it'll benefit us both.

Morbium

Awesome, love my BB Torch, my multimedia on the go essential toy, and would love to learn more about it.

geeksie

I work for virgin mobile uk and we have just got blackberry torch amongst a few others. This would really help me learn the ins and outs of the phone but mainly I want the book so I can geek out. I adore blackberry's. :)

dprather2000

I would to learn more about how to use my new Torch. Any help would be great. This book seems like a great place to start.

Hope I can win a copy!!

Thanks.

jrpeters89

This would be so helpful. I recently switch from the iPhone to the Blackberry Torch. This is my first blackberry and I am still not totally sure how to use everything. Great book, I would really enjoy having this.

preuegl

Perfect gift for my wife that's ready to leave Android after a month and come back to Blackberry!!!

slobonthehill

I had an iphone and recently switched to the Torch. I am learning slowly how to use everything but still find something new everyday that I was unaware of. Would love to have some instruction so that I could fully use the features on the Torch.

lafountain

My wife owns a Torch and when she wants to see if something works, she usually comes to me when it doesn't. Hopefully this book would help her to be able to better use her Torch.

Aksakal

Just in time. I've got new Torch to play

dboy54

I could use this book to teach me a few tricks everyone here hasn't all ready

neil007

I could really use this BOOK!! I have a torch and need help... lol Please send me one. thanks.

srg_2004

Sweet book! Would help me actually using the Torch as a Blackberry and not just like a telephone only

all_mine

I would love to learn more about my torch. This will come in handy.

ddtrujillo

This would be so helpful. Hope I win it.

thecabolife

I could use this book. I will have to search the forums to find out if you can tab between fields using the keyboard.

J-C

I need this for my mom! She recently got her first smartphone, which happens to be the bb torch and I'm having a tough time convincing her how awesome of a phone it is. I think this book could be the ticket I'm looking for. Thanks CrackBerry!

shredney

Perfect, I'm about to upgrade from my 9700 to a Torch

leafs2k9

I would love to have this because I am a new BB user and I have been reading Crackberry tales of use and abuse this would be an amazing addition to my book collection and consider i have a new torch and feel I am not using it effectively. I hope this is available at chapters if i dont win it

btgrave

This book would really help my dad understand how to use his phone for more than just calling and stock market watching. PLUS, it would make life easier for me than to have to try and teach him about the phone for the entire 5 seconds he would pay attention for. Plueeeeeease?

schuyler777

This would help me get to know my beloved blackberry even more. <3

skatanic871

I got my dad a torch for Christmas, so that he could use it for his new job. HE IS A LOST SOUL! this book would be a perfect solution for him, he's a closet techie!

B_O_B_1_2_3_4

Going from the Motorola Razr to the Torch I need all the help I can get!!

inspector6

I would love to win this book :)

lwaysluking

This is just what I need! We can all run our Blackberry Torches, but how many of us have the information we need to become total masters of our Torches??

scottae316

This would be awesome and a great help to me. The Torch is my first Blackberry and it would be great to have another resource to learn from besides CrackBerry.com which is my number one resource.

sundance5

I like what I do know about my Torch - IMAGINE what i don't know!

magnetman-

I've been using a BlackBerry for 6 months now. I picked up a Torch 3 months ago. I know there's more to learn. I'm continually amaized at what I can do with my Torch.

heaven1794

This could seriosuly help me! If I win I can push my torch to its limits! Nd discover all its hidden secrets :o

freeyo

I need this so I can see and experience the most the torch has to offer. And use my torch to the fullest.

Altarocks

Buried tips. That's what I'm after.

Robinho21

New to blackberry and new torch :S this would help a lot :)

bjemiller

This would be a BIG help. Please :-)

04Hokie

The Torch is my first Blackberry. We got them for our entire office staff. I am the one they all look to for "techie" advice. I'm trudging through learning the Torch with everyone else. They come to me with a question, I have to figure it out then report back. This book would be great in being able to help my colleagues with their Bberry questions.

kevin1686

I would love to have this book :)

Accio_BBandCoffee

I've had the Torch since day one, and I would love to know I'm using it to it's full potential! I use it as my personal and work phone, so I could use all the help I can get. Please pick me!

tge33

I am 50 and need as much help as possible with my Torch!

Harryl6134

I'd love to get a free copy!

hedgeycommish

could really use this...Gotta see what i am missing on my Torch!

mamaquatro

This would be great! I'm always learning new things about my Torch! Plus my in-laws just got Torches too. It will help them as well!

TecumsehBrewer

I don't even know if I can still read a book, but I'd try if I won. Thanks CB

era3z

Couldn't resist an awesome book... To get my Torch to the maximum level of its use...

zensen

right here!? I'll also need a playbook made easy as well :P

barbwyr

Oh My!! I need this!!

giancian

Getting a torch tomorrow, so hope I win! :)

kaiyasmom

Got a new Torch for Christmas and could still use this book to learn the in and outs.

tyler_zyco

It would be great to have a WHOLE set of tips and tricks all in one place. I would love this!

batt001

it would be awsome because i could finally learn how to read :P

Elessar.cm

There is "someone" who is continually asking questions about how to use his new Torch - I would love to give this to him and get a break... (I hope my brother-in-law isn't reading this...) ~ecm

curiousj87

I have gone through two recently switching to the torch from the bold. I've always been a user of other cell phones until recently switching to bb. At times I find myself being challenged with bb's extensively thorough awesomeness of menus and etc. I have like to be proficient in a way that would surpass even a typical bb user. I'm sure this is something we can all agree on. So yea, basically I'm a noob wanting to go pro with this great opportunity. Thanks cb. 8D

ErnieH

Ya baby! Make my Torch simple.

Hoowats

how would i know how to use my torch without this book

d12c20y

I LOVE my Torch!!!!! I would LOVE to find out how to LOVE it even more!!!!!

cmcichon

This would be great, not for me, but for my lady. I recently made her a crackberry addict with the 9800 :)

JBoen

If i'm picked, that means i need this book :D

maikeroo

I've just switched over from the Palm Pre so this book would be great for getting more into the Torch!

enigmaspot

"Wrap it up, I'll take it."

GunnyB4

Know every little detail about my awesome Torch!

jaspherlj

I'd love to have this book!

sam81

Can make getting to know my new Torch much much easier

jzroback

i dont know how to use my torch gimme a book

Dalan

This would be perfect! I can learn everything about my Torch!

jdiaz108

I love this blackberry and i would love to know i how can unlock its true potential.....it the force!!!!

Oilersboy

I would want this book as a gift for my good friend who have bb torch.

Oilersboy

I would want this book as a gift for my good friend who have bb torch.

Oilersboy

it was a mistake and I did not click twice for this post but somehow it got same message

maddmaxx308

Perfect, my dad just got a Torch and doesn't know anything besides how to dial and bbm.
Thanks CB~!

danny595

I didn't know there was so much info about a torch that you could write a book about it. Please enter me in the contest.

cvlucero

And I know that I'm missing stuff, this would be an awesome way to find out about it!

raspes

It could be very useful for me. Im thinking to change my curve for a Torch. Thanks Crackberry for your contests!!!

torch2011

hello! i want this book soo bad bcuz i want my apple friends to realise that we are torching them ans will take over the world.

rock559

Would be sweet to figure out more tricks on my torch

rock559

Would be sweet to figure out more tricks on my torch

Kelly Maxey

Would looooooooooooove this, I'm on Torch number 2 and still have a lot to learn!!! lol

mackie1214

This is my 2nd BB. I really enjoyed the Storm, unfortunately I never really used it to its fullest potential. With a copy of this book I will not only enjoy using my BB Torch, but actually learn from the pros how to use it. Then I will know its potentials as a smartphone++.

•Knowledge is powered by BB•

barbieguzman

This would come in very handy.

chunkyjams

need this i'm new to BB

QueenB01

This is my first smartphone so I am leaning on a coworker for his insite to just get the general BB thing. Of course, he doesn't have the new OS sytem. I sure could use help to use the phone to the full potential.

mnl

im a blackberry maven... i have a tech blog where i write about them, among other topics . http://blog.meshbiz.com i got a torch about a month ago and i need to get up to maven speed! the book would certainly kickstart that process!

thanks

maskedmascot

Cause my bf wants one but has only a 8330 and wants the torch and since I'm not there 2 help him understand better I wanna send it 2 him as a valentines gift until I can get back home w/him

timidement

What a great way to understand how the phone works.

Rlmcs337

Kevin, send me one, I am in dire need. I finally got my wife(64 yr old college student) into her first Berry (red torch). she needs all the help she can get ." It is all your fault the phone don't do things right", is what I hear way too many times a day. This would be my salvation, HELP!

joseph27cohen

I want to learn all about my torch 9800, i would love to have this book. Thanks for the contest CB

matthopkins

I need this to teach my gf, I can only show her things so many times.......would love to say "look it up"

vanguard7200

Love my torch would love to learn more. Please pick Me!!

xilasiai

hello all
does anyone can tell me if there are in French?
my English is not good enough for technical words ...
Thank you again

fishfly

I am new to Blackjberry, so I could learn from this book.

FreddyE

This book would be very helpful!

epny

I'd love a copy of this book!

AugustArborists

AT&T is taking over Alltel in my area, and I have a Torch on order. This book would help me really rock that new phone! Please, please, please!

ebsfinet18

I want one :D!! It'll make me learn all the tips and tricks a lot faster!

akown10t

I've had my torch for about a month and I'm still discovering new stuff. This would be great to have.

Manoman

Hmmm...this would be good for both me and my wife. In and thanks :)

mhauffe

I would like to learn more about my bbt!

ev44

this would be awesome! i wouldn't mind this book!

yehrulz

i'd take it and donate it to my tech-illiterate relative!

e4lines

learning on my own a book would be great !!

SnoopTodd

I would really like this!

smk1984

this surly would come in handy,plz chose me

bhatiabn

i know my torch, but knowing everything about this baby of mine will be just pure AWESOME!

reginald_1986

I am really hoping and praying for this book. Why? I am buying a new Torch this month (as I just got my bonus)!!!

This is definitely going to be a very, very good book for me. Please! Give me a chance to win this 'paper guru'!!!

jfelen

just bought the torch and gotta a lot to learn! i need all the help i can get!

JackatMac

I have used a couple of different blackberry s in the last two years but now after switching to the Torch and OS 6 which TouchScreen Navigation I have to google some hints or have to look into the help files to get the most of my Torch.
So this book would really help me to be a BlackBerry Torch Expert some day. And perhaps I even get to know some features I do not know to convince friends to buy the Torch and drop there iPhones ;-)

pdgervais

My boss has resisted the smartphone world for years. The company decided it was time to assign her a Blackberry and they have her a Torch as her first. She is getting very frustrated and I think this book would help her a lot.

CrackedAngel

OMG! If you don't know how to point and click, then you don't need a BlackBerry. It works for me similarly to my home computer. Don't think I need an entire book about it.

mhslax

This would be awesome

mhslax

This would be awesome

satellite1203

I would love to win this great guide.

GroundFighting8900

this could be fun.. i can always learn more. please hook me up

storm_fan2009

This would be great. I've had my Torch for about a month, and I still find something new everyday. The book would help me find those 'most helpful' functions and shortcuts. Would love to winn one.

melodys1

Certainly could use the help. Smartphone dummy.

xddd

9800 ownz!!!! Want the book too :D

trickster2099

Thank You for your draws and give aways It would be awesome to win one of these books as I spend a lot of time advising and teaching others how to use their phones.

p072

Wow this would be great

Thanks Phil

wirelessgal

WOW a Torch book! Would LOVE to win this!!! Great giveaway!

dartmouthland

My girlfriend just got her first ever Blackberry (a Torch) and could really use this.

denniscolligan1

Wow ! very sweet.....could unleash the power of my Torch !

kenmason

I'd enjoy reading this.. always good to find the additional tips and shortcuts..

helenls

Thank you Crackberry!!!

audiodude

I just wanna see what I haven't discovered yet on my own. There's bound to be something.

curiousj87

who wouldn't want to be more proficient?

fyreball

This book can teach me things about the torch that I might not know about! Good luck everyone! :)

sandy66

Hi. Tips & tricks are always useful. I know there's a lot of hidden stuff in the Torch and to know some great shortcuts would definitely make my life easier.. :)

hmmkot

.;-) I'd love it much more MC Donald ;p

AcADIeN

that could really be helpful! I wish I win it.

matrix

Had my torch for few months now and still there are lots of unknown. Maybe this will help me get more up close and personal

Another_Chris

Woot woot I won! I look forward to being a torch master

LacyA9000

Although I'm not much of a reader, I would love to advance my blackberry experience.

mrsforte

I just got my torch and I would love to browse this book. Am I really missing over 500 pages worth of info???

deadlyheart4u

I am suing torch this will be of great help to me then

Wilson_Shelby

Just retired with my new Tourch. Need to be able to use to the fullest. I'll have no one "young" to ask...?

akaplan#CB

should be mine; I've been searching weekly since ealry January for a dummies or help book for the Torch. I have sooooo many questions and nobody I know with a BB (and I know many) know how to do anything! Most people barely scratch the surface of these smart phones features.