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Reviews of the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless)

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    November 30, 2007

    The Good: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 keeps the same sleek design of its predecessor but adds built-in GPS, EV-DO support, and video-recording capabilities. The smartphone's Web browser is also improved, and it has a 2-megapixel camera. The device's messaging functions remain strong.

    The Bad: The SureType keyboard takes some acclimation, and call quality could be slightly better.

    The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support.

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  • 8.5

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | July 4, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 75/100. Comparing these reviews to 435983 other Cell Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    laptopmag.com

    By Kenneth Butler | July 15, 2008

    Review Summary: Despite the lack of Wi-Fi capability, we highly recommend the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for Sprint. This slim smart phone juggles multimedia and push e-mail well, and unlike the Verizon Wireless version of this handset, you can watch TV and download tunes ...

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  • 8.6

    letstalk.com

    By Joni Blecher | April 8, 2008

    Review Summary: , but just didn't like its bulky casing, the Pearl is the model to checkout

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  • 7.8

    pcworld.com

    Review Summary: The 8130 is great for anyone who wants to do some light e-mail communication and Web surfing on a phone that won't feel bulky in a pocket. But if you're a heavy keyboard user, you're better off with a full-size smart phone

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Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.

Part number: Pearl 8130 (Silver) (Verizon Wireless)

Telecom

  • Data services MMS, SMS, WWW
  • Modem Integrated Wireless cellular modem
  • Cellular enhancement protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO

General

  • Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.6 in x 4.2 in
  • Weight 3.4 oz
  • Color Silver
  • Packaged contents AC adpater, USB sync cable

Operating System / Software

  • OS provided BlackBerry Handheld Software
  • Software included Browser, Organizer, Media Player

Memory

  • Installed RAM 64 MB
  • Installed ROM 64 MB Flash

Input Device

  • Input device type Keyboard, Trackball

Cellular

  • Cellular technology CDMA
  • Service Provider Verizon Wireless
  • Band / mode Dual-band CDMA2000 EvDO
  • Wireless Interface Bluetooth

Digital Player / Recorder

  • Digital audio standards supported MP3, MIDI

Display

  • Display type TFT active matrix
  • Color support 16-bit (64K colors)
  • Max resolution 240 x 260

Power

  • Battery installed (max) 1
  • Talk time 220 min
  • Standby time 216 h
  • Power supply device Battery charger

Expansion / Connectivity

  • Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 2.0
  • Port / Connector Type:Interface 1Headset, 1USB
  • Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 microSD
  • Cable(s) included 1 x USB cable

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  • PALM
  • BUTTON
  • POCKET

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