Have RIM finally released a phone that can compete with the audio playback capabilities of products from Sony, HTC, and particularly Apple?
For almost a decade Apple have lead the market in personal music players, and have done so through a combination of decent memory, good sound, and exceptional user interfaces. This trailblazing revolutionised the way we listen to music, and has played a huge part in Apple’s subsequent ascendancy in the smartphone industry.
Although many have tried, no competitor has been able to rival the iPhone’s iPod application for functionality or name value. Perhaps until now.
The Blackberry Torch new operating system, OS6, comes bundled with what they are calling an ‘enhanced music player’ that takes full advantage of the brand new touch screen. While the Media Player’s scrolling interface is reminiscent of the iPod’s Cover Flow, the differences are subtle but rewarding.
The ever-presence of the main functions on the screen, for a start, is supremely useful, and a necessity that has been present since the first Sony Walkman but occasionally seems to be neglected.
In addition, only the most picky of music lovers could find fault with the audio quality of the Torch. It must be said that at the loudest volumes distortion is an issue, but this is realistically the case with most audio players, and to expect anything else from a phone borders on the unreasonable. Rest assured, though, that the Torch sits above the vast majority of other phones on the market in this regard.
RIM’s real trump card comes with the ease with which it syncs with your music library. It combines automatically with both iTunes and Windows Media Player through USB or Wi-Fi.
The modern phone user demands a high level of quality multi-functionality, and the latest developments from RIM have pushed the BlackBerry Torch over the edge and allowed it to make its mark as a PDA that can really challenge the iPhone 4 on every level that is important to consumers. The blackberry torch is now available at dialaphone, head over to the site now to see all the latest bundles and deals.







