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Abstract: The Blackberry Pearl is RIMs attempt to "get Blackberry out of the boardroom". Theyve made themselves indispensable to Serious Business People around the world, but now theyre after said Serious Peoples kids. Or at least their less responsible, bl...
1.3megapixel camera, Music and video playback, Expandable memory, Mapping application, Superior push email capabilities, EDGE support, Bluetooth
MicroSD slot is inconveniently located behind the battery, Call quality was subpar in our tests, Camera does not record video, No external controls for the music player, No integrated WiFi
Its nothing revolutionary, but the addition of multimedia features to the already solid email capabilities make RIMs BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike...
Screen a tad too small to read big emails on, keypad takes a little getting use to, no 3G
Where the phone will succeed is those looking for more messaging, but not prepared to go for the rather large full Qwerty keyboard option already offered by RIM
Abstract: The folks out at Wirefly sent me a Blackberry Pearl 8100 to try, and this is one of those phones that’s a lot like motor oil. It’s slimy, it’s disgusting, it’s generally unpleasant, but in its element its absolutely indispensable.The Blackberry Pearl...
Compact and lightweight, Decent battery life, Plenty of features you would expect in a modern phone, Functionality and external aesthetics could pass for new, Decent option for upgrading without having to commit to a new wireless contract
May be too small for larger hands, Two letters sharing one key can slow down typing, Housing and on-screen elements provide constant reminder that it was from T-Mobile, Micro SD card slot inconveniently located under battery, Too quiet... Ringer, ear piece, and speaker phone should all be louder
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 may not be the most modern or exciting smartphone on the market, but it is still an appealing option. Given the variety of functions, compact size, and decent battery life, it is worth considering by anyone who wants to upgra...
Abstract: When the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 was launched more than two years ago, this smartphone was a revelation. The Pearl was the first BlackBerry phone to feature a camera, an audio player, and a video player, making it the first BlackBerry designed for everyd...
The Pearl is slim, lightweight and beautifully designed and we love the eponymous trackball.
If fast internet browsing and receiving email with large attachments is crucial, the lack of Wi-Fi and 3G might alienate some business types.
The best looking BlackBerry ever and very powerful for such a slim device.
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Published: 2007-08-27, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: There are a few iconic phones that take us all by surprise: the StarTAC, the RAZR, and the Sidekicks, to name a few. Add the Pearl to this list because, although it doesn’t have a full keyboard or look like a blue robot liver, it brings mobile email and...
