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Availability and Pricing
The newest BlackBerry, the Torch, has arrived. The new BlackBerry Torch 9800 is available through AT&T as of August 12th for $199.99 with a two year contract. A data plan is also required, with prices beginning at $15 per month. This is a pretty good discount off AT&T’s $499.99 retail price for outright purchase, without a commitment, that is available for those cannot wait until they are eligible for renewal or simply prefer using prepaid minutes. Although AT&T is the only authorized service provider, Amazon lists the BlackBerry Torch from a variety of independent vendors at prices ranging from $599.99 to $789.99 which emphasizes the significance of AT&T’s offer. The phone comes with the standard BlackBerry Torch accessories: Stereo 3.5mm Headset, BlackBerry Polishing Cloth, Micro-USB Cable-Power Plug and a 4 GB MicroSD Card.

Hardware Features
This very sleek looking BlackBerry offers a full touch screen, as well as a vertical and a horizontal viewing and onscreen keyboard. For old-school users, there’s also a slide-out, full QWERTY, physical keyboard. The Torch has 4GB of built-in storage and a 5-megapixel camera. BlackBerry Torch Batteries are designed to give more than five hours of 3G talk time, six hours of video watching or a huge 29.8 hours of music. With 14-18 days of standby time, losing a call because of a low battery should never be a problem.

Upgraded Software
BlackBerry has revamped the operating system and 6 OS offers a much more responsive browsing experience with the WebPages now allowing multiple tabs. On board apps include GPS and BlackBerry Maps plus Windows Media Player and a Tethered Modem. The BlackBerry Apps Store lists thousands of games, ebooks, and apps of all sorts. The BlackBerry Torch is designed to handle everything from emails and photography without a strain.

Cool Accessories
For users who feel a need for a backup power source, spare BlackBerry Torch batteries can be bought for under $50 and storage geeks can collect as many 32GB hot-swappable microSD memory cards as they want. AT&T offers travel chargers and cases separately in several styles at various prices. However, these items can also be purchased from most any cell phone vendor. Many of them stock a wider variety than AT&T and frequently have better prices. BlackBerry Torch Accessories from independent vendors include cases of every kind in black and in color at prices ranging from $12.95 up to $32.99.

A nice feature being offered in the AT&T store is a BlackBerry Torch screen protector that provides crystal clear 4-way Privacy Viewing. Attaching through static cling, this device is simple to install and leaves no sticky residue behind. It provides full multi-directional data protection both horizontally and vertically. An alternative BlackBerry Torch Screen Protectors are simple protective coating for the screen that does not interfere with the touch-screen operation. These can be bought from most cell phone vendors for around $8 per pack of five. As more BlackBerry Torches are sold, the market for BlackBerry Torch accessories will increase and private vendors will rush to meet the demand.

Following the introduction of every new cellular device, come the requisite extras that are designed to make it even cooler. Such is the case with BlackBerry Torch Accessories. There are now retail and online sites dedicated to selling the best cases, cables, chargers, and others. Users can easily access this equipment online, where more detailed descriptions can be seen, along with the latest reviewers from real consumers. This makes buying these items quite easy.

One of the best lines now out is the BlackBerry Torch Screen Protectors. They were designed to protect the LCD screen from average wear and tear. There is a priority to remove fingerprints, as over time they can lead to smudging or blurriness when trying to navigate the user menu. Designers were able to construct a extremely thin, almost skin tight cover that wraps itself completely around the phone, providing an enclosure that will minimize the type of damage that normally occurs with mobile devices. As a bonus, makes it easier to grip to prevent future unwanted drops.

BlackBerry Torch Cases were designed for the commuter on the go. The ones for the 9800 model feature the best in rugged protection, while still ensuring the full functionality of the phone. All buttons can be accessed, along with the audio jack and USB port. Since there is little bulk, and just a fraction more size, these convenient items slip quickly over the Torch itself, providing an extra pad of protection between the phone and surface damage. The outer covering features an extremely smooth film to slip easily into a jacket pocket or clutch purse. It comes complete with a self-adhering clear protective film sheet for the screen, a microfiber cleaning cloth to prevent scratching, and the installation card to explain the perfect adjustment.

There is also a great new charger that will ensure the phone is ready for use. Users simply have to place their device on the pod and plug it into any proper receptacle. It is operational at all times – even when on the charger itself. In addition, there is still full access to the keyboard, and the ability to listen to calls on the speakerphone. Since keeping in contact is so important these days, the Torch allows its owner to make calls, read email, and use the built-in multimedia player while recharging the batteries. It comes with the OEM Blackberry charging pod, but does not include the micro USB charging cable.

These are just a few of the many great new BlackBerry Torch accessories. As this phone continues to grow in popularity, more 3rd party manufacturers will take advantage of the huge after market to produce some additional items of their own. It could also provide a bit of competition for the BlackBerry Torch Cases makers and force them to add more features. Either way consumers are the winner in this battle for the almighty technology dollar.