BlackBerry Torch 9860

***Why did I want this phone?*** I have stuck with Blackberry’s for years now, I have worked my way through 8310, Curve 3G 9300, Bold 9790 and now Torch 9860, which was released September 2011. I have always loved the design of Blackberry’s and how they function in terms of software. The main reason through why I stuck with Blackberry for so long is because I find it is perfect for me, my life and with my business. After all Blackberry was once a primarily a business phone. Although Torch 9860 some would say is a downgrade from Bold 9790, the main reason why I wanted this phone is due to the ... more

I previously had the BlackBerry Storm 2 and although I liked the phone there were quite a few technical issues with it that made it very frustrating. BlackBerry seem to have learnt from their mistakes and the Torch 9860 is a massive improvement! It is faster, has no technical problems (had it 3 months now), and is generally a better phone (especially with the improvements to the touchscreen technology) I feel that it is this phone is a must for any BlackBerry fans looking to make the change to a touchscreen. It has all the features of a BlackBerry (BBM etc) but the larger screen makes it ... more

I have had this BB since December 2011. It is quite a nice looking phone, a good size so you know it is in your pocket without it being too heavy. Until very recently there wasn't a free Sat Nav, but now there is it has made a massive difference to the phone for me. Although the Sat Nav does drain the battery quickly. I find that the battery does drain very quickly and sometimes lasts less than 24 hours. It is easy to use and the large screen is great for reading documents on the go as well as viewing photographs. The camera and video function is great and the quality is surprisingly good, you ... more

Apple vs Blackberry which is better ?some say applesome say blackberry but as apple is more popular and has more products you assume that it is better along with the fact that it is more expensive.but are they really?questionnaires show that most of the general public prefer blackberries . especially the younger generation take the apple i phone 4S and the Blackberry torch 9860 for exampleyou can download similar appsthe specs of the phone are almost the samei personally think the blackberry runs betteralso the price differenceApple i phone 4S = £500 depends which size you get.Blackberry torch ... more