Having played with a Torch... yes, that ad is simulated imagery. Yes, the actual Torch isn't quite as snappy as the ad. But, its almost as snappy as the ad. As

Having played with a Torch... yes, that ad is simulated imagery. Yes, the actual Torch isn't quite as snappy as the ad. But, its almost as snappy as the ad. As in, if you really weren't paying attention, you wouldn't notice. This isn't like the N97 debacle. Granted, Storm sucks. Everyone I know working at RIM admits it. But the Torch is definitely a solid device, with a solid touch interface. I can't speak to the rest. I would like to think that companies showing simulated demos would be truthful in their simulations. In my heart, I really want RIM to be that type of company (their campus is right next to my school). And I think that by and large, they are. That said, there's a long tradition of BlackBerry prototypes being leaked looong before any type of announcement. The Torch (and the clam shell) in some form of the other has been floating around for nearly a year before they were announced.