Well I think they will continue making keyboard only units (if not, they should) for those people who only care about messaging.
But there's another class of enterprise user that needs a serviceable web browser. Part of my job requires I have access to internal web applications. Although a keyboard only device (9700 with BB6?) can handle this, I think it's safe to say that Apple hit it out of the park in terms of browser usability with the bigger screen and touch.
I think that's where the 9800 fits in. True BB messaging with a touch interface mainly for browsing or quick message scanning. It's not going to compete with Apple/Android for users who want multimedia, watch movies/tv, play games, etc but I don't even think they should try (well at least not with the Torch).
I don't need any of those media features. I just need a messaging device with proper browsing and in that sense the Torch works. It solves those two problems fairly well with good battery life.
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