Blackberry Torch (Rant)

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eneka

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I have been reading alot of posts bashing the Torch, saying it's nothing compared to the iphone or other android devices. To be frank, I'm tired of it. I own a Blackberry and I can say that after using an iphone and owning an HTC Dream, that I honestly like my Blackberry more.

Sure the iphone has a pretty screen and fun games, but man does the battery ever suck on it! I don't like to charge my phone more than once a day thank you very much. On the other hand my Blackberry, even with very heavy usage will get me through an entire day off one charge. If I use it moderately, I can even get away with two days.

The keyboard to me is very important. Typing a few words on the iphone is ok, but when it comes to typing more than that, I miss my blackberry alot. The Blackberry has a 624MHz processor. That's not bad, so why do people complain so much?! I don't get the whole "if it's not 1 Ghz then go home" thing; I think it's pathetic. As for the screen resolution; I think as long as the images are crisp and clear there shouldn't be anything to complain about!

Complaining about how the Blackberry doesn't have a whole bunch of cool games like the iphone is a shame too. I don't think any phone will ever be perfect. If you really want a phone just for games than get the iphone/android. But a better option for you would be to get a DS or PSP; Isn't that what they are made for?

I can say I prefer a blackberry over an iphone/android, and no it's not because I'm some mindless kid who needs the cool BBM feature. When it comes down to it, the Blackberry connects you to PEOPLE, and is good at what it's meant to do, BE A PHONE.
 
As I said in a previous post, if you compare the 9800 to the iPhone or Droid, it will lose. If you compare it to other BBs, then it will probably come out as one of the best.

If you want a smartphone, buy the droid or the iPhone. If you want a BB, the 9800 should be on the lost of those you consider.

Just my humble opinion.
 
OP - I completely agree with your sentiments.

All these discussions about which phone is better than the other really are pointless until you spell out the key criteria that are important to you.

That's the nice thing about having choice in the smartphone marketplace - not every device fits each individual's needs or wants. The only criteria in selecting a phone should be "does it do what I need it to consistently and reliably" - whether that's e-mail, call quality, battery life, multimedia functions, physical keyboard, touchscreen, games, etc. Each individual decides what is important for them.

I would suggest ignoring those who feel they have to proselytize about their smartphone selection over yours. Why can't we all be satisfied that we have the device we like and not feel we have to be salesmen for the manufacturers?
 
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