Reviews of the RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (T-Mobile)
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CNET Review
The Good: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl is the first BlackBerry to offer a 1.3-megapixel camera, music and video playback, expandable memory, and a mapping application. The supersleek phone also continues to offer superior push e-mail capabilities, EDGE support, and Bluetooth....
The Bad: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl's microSD slot is inconveniently located behind the battery, and call quality was subpar in our tests. The phone's camera doesn't record video, and we wish there were external controls for the music player and integrated Wi-Fi.
The Bottom Line: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 76/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 251981 other Cellular Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
3luxe.com
Review Summary: If the demands of your life are such that you've got to stay connected wherever you go, you may as well be using a 'Best Of' smart phone like the BlackBerry 8100c Pearl. The people who brought us the groundbreaking, do-it-all wireless phone are at it agai
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macformat.co.uk
Review Summary: Nice, but the iPhone would eat it for breakfast
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stuff.tv
Review Summary: With mobile email in the bag, BlackBerry has plunged headfirst into the heady world of multimedia and style with the sleek 8100 Pearl
Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Part number: BlackBerry 8100 Pearl
Telecom
- Data services E-Mail, WWW, SMS, MMS
- Modem Integrated Wireless cellular modem
- Service provider T-Mobile
- Cellular enhancement protocol EDGE, GPRS, GSM
General
- Built-in devices Keyboard, Display, Antenna, Camera
- Cellular technology GSM
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 2 in x 0.6 in x 4.2 in
- Band / mode GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
- Weight 3.2 oz
- Wireless Interface Bluetooth
- Standby time Up to 360 h
- Vibrating Alert Yes
- Combined with With digital camera
Operating System / Software
- OS provided BlackBerry Handheld Software
- Software included Media Player, Organizer
Memory
- Installed RAM 64 MB
- Installed ROM 64 MB Flash
Phone
- Call features Call barring, Call waiting, Caller ID, Call forwarding
Input Device
- Input device type Trackball, Keyboard
Digital Camera
- Digital zoom 5
- Features Self-portrait mirror
PDA Features
- Flash memory form factor microSD / TransFlash
Messaging / Data Services
- Short Messaging Service (SMS) Yes
- Internet Browser Yes
- Messaging / Data Features Text messages
Audio
- Digital audio standards supported MIDI, AAC +, MP3, AMR, AAC
- 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 Lithium ion
- Max supported batteries 1
- Talk time 210 min
- Power supply device Power adapter
- Power device type Power adapter
Expansion / Connectivity
- Wireless connectivity Bluetooth 2.0
- Port / Connector Type:Interface 1Headset, 1USB
- Expansion slot(s) total (free) 1 MicroSD
Cellular
- Caller ID Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Width 2 in
- Depth 0.6 in
- Height 4.2 in
Warranty
- Service / Support Details 1 year Limited warranty
- Service & support type 1 year warranty
GPS
- GPS System / GPS Navigation None
Product Video
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Buying Choices
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