Reviews of the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless)
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CNET Review
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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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 252104 other Cellular Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 86/100 = Very Good.
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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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smartdevicecentral.com
Review Summary: EV-DO mavens will be happy as clams with these high-speed, media-enhanced versions of RIM's most popular consumer BlackBerry.
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pcmag.com
Review Summary: RIM upgrades its successful Pearl for Sprint and Verizon customers. The 8130 gets some of the latest technology, including a 2-megapixel camera, GPS, and 3G data speeds, while keeping all of the original Pearl's virtues intact.
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Part number: 8130SLVVZW
Telecom
- Data services WWW, SMS, MMS
- Modem Integrated Wireless cellular modem
- Service provider Verizon Wireless
- Cellular enhancement protocol CDMA 2000 1X EV-DO
General
- Cellular technology CDMA
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.6 in x 4.2 in
- Band / mode Dual-band CDMA2000 EvDO
- Weight 3.4 oz
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Color Silver
- Packaged contents USB sync cable, AC adpater
- Standby time 216 h
- Vibrating Alert Yes
Operating System / Software
- OS provided BlackBerry Handheld Software
- Software included Media Player, Organizer, Browser
Memory
- Installed RAM 64 MB
- Installed ROM 64 MB Flash
Input Device
- Input device type Trackball, Keyboard
Audio
- Digital audio standards supported MIDI, MP3
- Audio input type Microphone
- Audio output type Speaker(s)
- Voice recording capability Yes
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
- Power supply device Battery charger
- Power device type 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
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.2 in
GPS
- GPS System / GPS Navigation GPS receiver
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User Opinions
Buying Choices
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