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BlackBerry Pearl 8100 review

7.3

Editors' Rating

Very Good

6.3

Members' Rating

Good

Typical price:Free

Verdict

It's nothing revolutionary, but the addition of multimedia features to the already solid email capabilities make RIM's BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • 1.3-megapixel camera
  • Music and video playback
  • Expandable memory
  • Mapping application
  • Superior push e-mail capabilities
  • EDGE support
  • Bluetooth

Cons

  • 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 Wi-Fi

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 50x14.5x107 mm
Weight: 89 g
Form factor: candy bar
Built-in devices: camera
Operating system: RIM OS
Software included: address book, calendar, memo pad, task list, Web browser, media player, audio/video playback, integrated attachment viewing
2G: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS, EDGE
Memory expansion: MicroSD
On-board memory: 64 MB
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 1.2
Camera resolution: 1.3 megapixels

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Member Opinion

6.3

Average Member Rating

Good

5 Members have reviewed this product

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Jlashley

Jlashley

I wanted to dislike this phone

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9.0

Spectacular


rosebud

rosebud

Misses the mark and the point

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4.0

Mediocre


rosebud

rosebud

Misses broad market

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4.7

Mediocre


Anonymous

Anonymous

Let down by annoying keypad

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7.0

Very Good


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