I've noticed some members say they switched from the iPhone 4 to the BlackBerry Torch. Just want to see how many. I also ask the question "Why did you switch?"
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Did you buy the BlackBerry Torch?
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I thought about it buying it for my father. Since he wanted to try something else other than iOS, but no way he is getting blackberry torch. I am going to get him Samsung Captivate. The phone is not as bad as I thought to be. As far as blackberry torch goes, the Rim just lives up to my nightmare. They have failed.
iOS and Android will eventually kill Blackberry. Apple or Google would be wise to look at Blackberry as a strategic purchase.
Has he tried iOS? Otherwise, the Samsung Captivate is a good choice, and so is the HTC Aria (not to mention, the Palm devices (Pre Plus/ Pixi Plus) aren't bad either).
I'd have to agree with both your comments - it's RIM's future, sad to say. I couldn't really see Apple or Google buying RIM though. I think Microsoft makes more sense (although their current mobile OS isn't so hot either).
With the Torch, I'm assuming you'd get less than what you already have. Good choice.
I visited my mom yesterday and to my surprise she actually purchased it...I tested it out a bit (browser, UI, keyboard, camera, etc), and it actually was not a terrible phone. I'd much prefer my iPhone 4 or even my Droid X that I used to have, but the torch was not as bad as some reviews I've read made it out to be. The screen was fine, no retina obviously but still decent. The wifi sync is nice and the camera is acceptable. The UI is a little sluggish and not nearly as streamlined as iOS but it still gets the job done. The phone itself feels fairly sturdy and the physical keyboard is great, but that was to be expected. Overall its not nearly as great as the ip4 or the top of the line android devices, but its a solid third option imo.
Played around with this for a little bit in the AT&T store. I see no real "advancement" with this phone as opposed to any other recently released BB. It looks like a Bold keyboard with a Storm touchscreen slapped on to it. Even some of the BB diehards I know won't even buy this. Think BB should drop the touchscreen bit altogether and refocus. Plus, the touchscreen was pretty laggy. Not as crisp as the IP4 is. I think this one will flop just like the Storm/Storm II did. Again, BB, stop making touchscreen phones.
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Absolutely not, and don't want it either. I had more than a few BB devices, and have grown tired of their poor quality, and slow browsing experience. I'm perfectly happy with my iPhone 4.
Absolutely not, and don't want it either. I had more than a few BB devices, and have grown tired of their poor quality, and slow browsing experience. I'm perfectly happy with my iPhone 4.
my account had a discounted uprade but the extra 100 off didnt apply to iphones so i bought a captivate(most confusing software ever) and sold that to buy an iphone and a torch for my brother. the torch isnt bad but i still like ios way better. the keyboard is small too
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And some people need to learn to relax.
samcraig said:
And some people need to learn to relax.
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And some people need to learn to relax.
I need to relax because the OP can't make a poll that makes sense? Yeah.. ok. It's nutty for people to tell others to relax. You have no idea what my state of mind is when I post. And my post wasn't in all caps or any other "form" that would indicate I was ranting...
wow.