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BlackBerry Pearl 8120 review

7.5

Editors' Rating

Very Good

7.7

Members' Rating

Very Good

Price:TBA

Verdict

If you're looking for a sleek and phone-like BlackBerry, the upgraded Pearl 8120 does a competent job. Wi-Fi support is welcome, but we'd prefer 3G connectivity as well... Read Full Review.

Pros

  • Small and neat
  • Includes Wi-Fi
  • 3.5mm headset jack
  • Accessible SDHC-compatible microSD card slot

Cons

  • No 3G connectivity
  • Screen small for viewing email attachments and web sites
  • SureType text entry system will not suit everyone
  • No hardware controls for music playback

Key Specs

Dimensions (W x H x D): 50x14x107 mm
Weight: 91 g
Form factor: candy bar
Built-in devices: camera
Operating system: RIM OS
Software included: wireless email, organiser, web browser, camera, BlackBerry Maps, multimedia player, MMS, SMS
2G: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS, EDGE
Memory expansion: MicroSD
On-board memory: 64 MB
Display size: 2.2 in
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Camera resolution: 2 megapixels

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7.7

Average Member Rating

Very Good

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Blackberry 8120

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7.7

Very Good


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