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So, when Canadian carriers Rogers and Telus announce that they’re going to get the BlackBerry Torch 9800 on September 24, when do you think Bell’s going to get it? Yep, September 24. Like Rogers and AT&T, Bell will be offering the BlackBerry Torch for $199 on contract, so I think it’s safe to assume Telus will be going for something similar, though they haven’t confirmed pricing just yet.
The BlackBerry Torch 9800 has a 3.2″ 480 x 360 capacitive touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi b/g/n, world-roaming HSPA 3G, GPS, and a brand new operating system, which boasts a shiny new UI and universal search. If you’re on Bell already, the Galaxy S Vibrant and its shiny 4″ Super AMOLED display may tempt you (nevermind the iPhone 4), but BlackBerry is always a good choice for those who want to get things done.
Head over to Bell for e-mail updates, but take a look at our BlackBerry Torch 9800 review before buying – you might find something you don’t like.
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Simon Sage
Simon Sage’s education largely surrounded writing, technology and online community, leading him to begin his blogging career at www.BlackBerryCool.com and to quickly discover a vibrant and active community surrounding BlackBerry and mobile technology. In exploring RIM’s platform, he has learned what enterprises are looking for in mobility as well as what makes the innocuous BlackBerry so appealing to them. Recently Simon’s been covering RIM’s gradual move into an already-crowded consumer market, and the impact of burgeoning challengers, such as the iPhone, as well as long-time leaders, like Nokia, on BlackBerry’s advancement. With plenty of content under his belt, Simon will be branching off a bit to see what other smartphone manufacturers are working on while still using BlackBerry as a barometer. At IntoMobile, you can count on his posts being even-handed, well-informed and thought-out.
