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The latest Blackberry phone that has been released and available to consumers today is the brand new Blackberry Torch 9800. Although it was not released until August 2010, there was a lot of buzz about this phone in the media and the people seem to agree. While AT&T was the only provider of Blackberry phones in the industry, the Blackbery Torch was unlocked to allow other carrier services to offer it to their customers.

Blackberry’s goal with the Torch was to combine the two most popular features of past Blackberry phones – the ease of the touchscreen with the comfort of a full keypad. Blackberry’s previous model, the Touch, was popular with Blackberry users but many complained that they missed having the keyboard. The Blackberry Crush provided the keyboard feature, but omitted the touch screen– which is a feature that many want just for the ‘cool’ factor.

Which is why the Blackberry Torch 9800 is a great phone with its touchscreen. However, in addition to the touch screen, there are familiar navigation buttons that Blackberry users will recognize, making it easy to use from day one. You can slide out an optional keyboard to use for heavy texting or writing. The best part is that it can be tucked away quickly when you don’t need it so you won’t hit any keys while it’s in your purse or pocket.

The build quality is as you would expect with Blackberrys, it is strong and able to stand up to hard use.  The Torch will feel even stronger than other Blackberries, simply because the keyboard slide increases the unit’s thickness by a few millimeters. This sturdy construction is unique to this touch screen, a big plus that has been noted by reviewers. You will seen all of the other features that you are used to seeing with smart phones and other Blackberry models, such as web surfing, Bluetooth capabilities and GPS. The 5MP camera can take great quality photos although doesn’t have a video recording function, which is odd for a new phone.

Overall, people who have looked at both the Blackberry Torch and the iPhone 4 have felt that the Torch more than holds its own. When compared they are quite similar phones, which means if you want a QWERTY keyboard on your phone you may be tempted to go for the Blackberry Torch 9800.

AT&T have the sole rights to sell the Blackberry Torch 9800 with contract deals. However if you want you can buy one and get it unlocked to work with whichever provider you are with at the moment. The Blackberry is equipped with a SIM card by AT&T, so if you switch to a new carrier you will need to get a new SIM card. The new SIM card includes the “unlock” code, which you’ll be required to enter the first time you insert the card into the Torch.

However, by providing your carrier with the phone’s IMEI code, you can also request an unlock code from your cell phone service provider, which prevents you from obtaining a new SIM card. To find this code just head to the device menu found in ‘device and status information’, give it to your provider and then receive the unlock code.

Stewart Prabond is a writer in the wireless industry covering product news and reviews. Some of his writings include reviews of Unlocked Cell Phones and the newly released Blackberry Torch 9800.

Can I sell my mobile phone?

In general, people think it is difficult to sell old mobile phone. Therefore mamy of us first try to sell our old phone to someone that we know. Many people believe that nobody would want to buy their old phones because there are so many newer phones available at relatively low prices. This is a very big misconception.

There are more than 100 million old mobile phones that are currently being stored away in dusty boxes all over the world.

Lots of people store their old, unused phones in case they will need them again at a later date. However, with insurance covering most phones these days, what good is a backup? Moreover, most mobiles come with insurance plans that promise to replace your mobile within a day.

How do I sell my old mobile phone?

There are plenty of mobile phone recycling companies that will happily offer you money for your old mobile phone. As soon as your phone reaches the recycler, they will send your cheque – therefore it can take anything up to one week to receive your cash from them.

Depending on the condition of your phone, it can be recycled in one of many ways. The majority of phones that still work and don’t look too messed up will generally be refurbished and sold to other people.

If your phone does not work anymore or is badly damaged then it will be broken down and its components extracted to repair other mobile phones. By recycling our old mobile phones we help protect the environment. Moreover, it also helps in meeting the rising demand for new phones without exploiting more of our mineral reserves and other resources.

Are you wondering where the best place is to sell your mobile phone? We’ll help you take the guesswork out of this question! There are some great sites that compare all the prices that these mobile phone recycling companies are prepared to offer you for your old phone. When your friend next asks “do you know who I can sell my phone to?” you should be able to help them find the best offer for it. Not only will they earn some extra cash but they will help protect the environment from dangerous chemicals, etc. found inside our mobile phones.

As far as the smartphone market is considered, HTC’s Desire HD may be one of the best Android-based smartphones out there. Registering 420 hours of standby time, a 4.3 inch WVGA high-definition screen, an 8-megapixel HD camera, and quadband GSM capability, for the price it may be considered one of the best devices out there on the market.

The HTC Desire HD’s 8-megapixel camera really sets the phone beyond its competition. With it, you can capture moving video and stills in the best of what HD video has to offer. This capability means that with this phone you’ll be able to access the strengths in video capture that are typically only found in stand-alone video devices. With an HTC Desire HD you can capture all of your home video and even business recoding in the best quality the industry has to offer. Beautiful streaming video and crisp, clean pictures are the strengths of having HD on your phone. No video is better than HD, and nothing is more useful than having HD on an Android phone.

The HTC Desire HD’s 4.3 inch LCD screen is also a great feature of this feature-packed phone. The screen is perfect for viewing photos you’ve taken or video that you’ve shot. Even viewing such sites as Youtube comes as a breeze. Among other things, there’s also a ton of video-viewing applications on the marketplace, so there’s no shortage of choices when it comes to video on your HTC Desire HD. Among other things it also has, arguably, one of the best screens out there for a smartphone.

The 1 GHz processor of the HTC Desire HD and its more than adequate 1.5 gigs of internal memory means that the phone will run plenty fast for whatever you’re doing. You’ll have enough power to run whatever apps you decide to download, and you will experience super fast speeds when watching videos, using apps, or whatever you decide to do. The adequate hardware also means that you have the hardware necessary to run the Android OS at the speeds it’s meant to run.

In short if you need a capable Android-based phone with industry leading speeds and capabilities, the HTC Desire HD may be the phone for you. It has an excellent camera and video capability, one of the best software platforms on the market, a beautiful screen, and adequate speed to run almost any application on the Android marketplace. If you’re looking for a quality smartphone to run on GSM networks, and you like the Android OS, the HTC Desire HD may be an excellent choice for you.