RM8/RM488/RM888 is over, sigh miss out that day...

just got my torch today..went yesterday to get the unit at celcom blue cube ikano but was advised to come back today because no celcom staff yesterday to activate my BIS...and yeah..my BIS activate immediately today...

i take the 148package celcom biz package contract 1 year..
overall i like this phone..and currently looking foward for screen protector as well as case for my torch..i don't want scratches on my bb...

Congratulations weileong on your new BlackBerry Torch 9800...

Picked up my Torch today and have been playing with it for the last 3 hours.  A few observations I'd like to share for those considering buying one:-

Sliding mechanism

- firm, solid, no goyang-ing when its slid out or tucked in.  Test it before you take it home in case you get a defective unit
Resolution

- a lot has been written about this, and the general view is very damning because of the numbers.  Good news, the negative reviews are not true.  Ok, so you don't have a HD screen, but pictures are well rendered, so are sites and text.  It won't win any photography awards, but it will do the job without you really noticing the difference (unless you are really fussy).  Not fantastic, but not horrible.,
Touchscreen keyboard

- good and not easy to make typing mistakes (this coming from a touchscreen noob)
Weight

- Heavier than the bold, but I think its not overly heavy.  On par or lighter than Iphone 4 if you want to compare
Scrolling

- No lag noticed.  But thats probably because I close what I don't use when I browse.  If you happen to have 4-6 apps running in the background, it will likely lag but not yet tested.
Battery life

- This is my main complain.  Gonna try the solutions on RIM support forums and see if it helps.  Do bear in mind the Torch's battery is weaker than the Bold 9700, and the Torch is more power hungry, so the shorter lifespan is reasonably expected.  Hope a higher capacity battery is out soon.
Keyboard

- Thinner than Bold, takes a while to get used to.  Buttons are just as good as the 9700, but the thinness will feel a bit odd at first
Keylock button

- Too sensitive (maybe just mine, or maybe its the design).  Tend to accidentally unlock.
Optical trackpad, BB button, Call/DC button

- I noticed my model has a loose panel.  Gonna take it back tomorrow to have it changed.  Double check your model before you go home to avoid this (apparently its a fairly common problem).
Boot-up time

- fast compared to Bold 9700 (1-2 minutes)
Phone locking up / hanging / freeze

- No instances so far
Summation:-

I like it.  Doesn't make me drool or hyper, but keeps me happy.  Easy to get used to coz all the basics we love are still there, and lets you taste what its like to use the touchscreen.  Migrating data from my Bold to Torch was easy with DM6, and OS6 is a nice facelift.  New webkit is a big improvement over the old native browser, reminds me a bit of opera mini.
Cons:-

- shorter battery life
- loose optical trackpad panel (check yours before you accept it)

will blackberrymalaysia.com bring in this product?

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very concise review. i tend to share the same opinion.

did u manage to swap your unit due to the loose panel? was it on the return key (between the trackpad and end call key? I seem to have the same problem at times - it kinda has a faint click sound when i lift my finger off the button but it works well.
The lock button is also way too easy to press - i liked the lock button on my 9700 more.