After using the BlackBerry Torch extensively for a week and speaking with
other Torch users, it's clear that the device's
top panel, which is composed
of a screen - lock button, a mute key and a space for the device's speaker, could be problematic
over time.
One
of the first things you notice after spending some time with the BlackBerry Torch 9800 is that the hardware feels quite solid; it's durable, yet not too heavy at 5.68 ounces — about an ounce more than both RIM's BlackBerry Bolds 9000 and 9650; the slider mechanism is smooth and there's very little horizontal - «give» while open vertically, which typically bodes well for its durability
over time; the battery cover sits snuggly in place, even if you attempt to wiggle it around; and there's little - or - no squeaking or «creaking» if you squeeze and / or press various sections
of the device, which hasn't necessarily been the case with
other recent BlackBerry devices — expect for the
top panel and trackpad, but I'll get to that in the next section.