Torch 9800 announced by RIM & AT&T

**ronjon11** · 08-03-2010, 09:57 AM

Its official now, the new Torch is announced...

http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/dev...erry-torch.jsp

I cant wait for the AWS version to run on Wind.

**renagade27** · 08-03-2010, 10:35 AM

wow a slider phone? Is this 2007?

**Baldilocks** · 08-03-2010, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by renagade27

wow a slider phone? Is this 2007?

Please refrain from comments like this as they do not add anything to the conversation.

**Goelz83** · 08-03-2010, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by Baldilocks

Please refrain from comments like this as they do not add anything to the conversation.

I think he's just jealous because his precious doesn't sport a physical keyboard.

Apple fanboys are funny...

(To keep this post somewhat on topic, I can't wait to get my hands on this phone...)

**blackraven** · 08-03-2010, 11:25 AM

$199 w/ 2-yr contract... Available August 12... Now to wait for upgrade pricing...

**Goelz83** · 08-03-2010, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by blackraven

$199 w/ 2-yr contract... Available August 12... Now to wait for upgrade pricing...

You mean no-committment? Upgrades should be $199 because you sign a two-year contract...

**mickliq** · 08-03-2010, 12:23 PM

So what about Canadian carriers???

**NickC** · 08-03-2010, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Goelz83

You mean no-committment? Upgrades should be $199 because you sign a two-year contract...

I think what blackraven is referring to is that some stores have different prices for new vs upgrade even though both require 2 year contract.

**Donnation** · 08-03-2010, 12:58 PM

I think it looks really great. Knowing RIM's history it is going to be buggy upon first release. Will need a few software updates before it starts running smoothly. I just wish it was coming to Verizon as that's my work line that I use a Blackberry on.

**jid** · 08-03-2010, 01:02 PM

Rogers (TSX:RCI.B) and Telus (TSX:T.A) say they will offer the new BlackBerry Torch "later this year."
-The Canadian Press

Probably Q4

**TadMorose** · 08-03-2010, 01:23 PM

Originally Posted by mickliq

So what about Canadian carriers???

Rogers says they will carry it in a few weeks:

http://redboard.rogers.com/2010/blac...ing-to-rogers/

**Goelz83** · 08-03-2010, 01:30 PM

I just played w/ the 9800. It's freaking sweet....

Almost the same size as the 9700. Just a little wider and a tiny amount thicker. Very good size, IMO...

**Sharp802** · 08-03-2010, 02:58 PM

How is the touch screen? Is it responsive? Does it have that stupid sure press that killed the Storm?

What do you think the no commitment price will be??

**Goelz83** · 08-03-2010, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sharp802

How is the touch screen? Is it responsive? Does it have that stupid sure press that killed the Storm?

What do you think the no commitment price will be??

Touch screen is very responsive. I would say it's on par with the iPhone touch screen. No SurePress thankfully...

I'm guessing the phone will be about $500+ without a contract...

**DennyCrane** · 08-03-2010, 03:39 PM

Wirelessly posted (BB Bold 9700: BlackBerry9700/5.0.0.743 Profile/MIDP-2.1 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/107)

I'm thinking it will be $599 MTM in Canada.