The BlackBerry Match-Up: Torch vs. Curve

Without a doubt, the BlackBerry has attained worldwide success due in part to it sensitivity to the needs of both the business and non-corporate demographics. Although it catered primarily to the former during its birth in 1999, it didn’t take long before the BlackBerry found its way from the pockets of a business professional’s crisp trousers to those of an average person’s denim jeans. Since then, the word ‘BlackBerry’ no longer necessarily connotes a fruit in the consciousness of people. Nowadays, it easily translates to a perfect blend of form and function. Two of the salient BlackBerry series preferred are the BlackBerry Curve and the BlackBerry Torch. Although the former has been in production for quite some time already, manufacturers continue to release newer models that can very well compete with the newer Torch. So in what aspects do these two measure up? Read on to find out.

BlackBerry Curve phones have come a long way since the release of its first model, the 8300, in 2003. Consisting mainly of the 8300, 8900, 8500 and 9300 series, the Curve phones were favored because they’re cheaper than the rest of the multi-featured BlackBerry devices. The 8300 and 8900 range of smartphones is equipped with a trackball navigational system and QWERTY keypad. It wasn’t until mid-2009 when the first BlackBerry with the iconic optical track pad was released in the market: the Curve 8520. The succeeding models were then integrated with the same navigating key.

Being the latest among the Curve family, the 9300 series is the most equipped. It consists of the 9300 and 9330 models which are slim and lightweight. They also come in a number of colors. A major enhancement done on the 9300 series is its upgradeable software, which allows users to switch to the powerful BlackBerry OS 6.0. In addition, this series is conveniently WiFi-ready.
Meanwhile, the BlackBerry Torch 9800 is loaded with highly advanced features such as impressive multimedia functions, high-resolution display, efficient camera attributes, expandable memory and longer battery life. Its form is already a distinguishing quality as it combines both a touch screen and slide phone, all the while retaining the signature track pad. To further maximize your Torch experience, you can avail of the myriad of applications for mobile professionals, gamers, social networking aficionado, media junkie and etcetera. If you may have to choose between the Curve and the Torch, it is best to opt not for that which has the most number of features, but that which possesses the features you actually need.