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BlackBerry Pearl 8100 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 50x14.5x107 mm
Weight: 89 g
Form factor: candy bar
Built-in devices: camera
OS & software
Operating system: RIM OS
Software included: address book, calendar, memo pad, task list, Web browser, media player, audio/video playback, integrated attachment viewing
Desktop software: BlackBerry Desktop Software
Networks
2G: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
2.5G: GPRS, EDGE
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
On-board memory: 64 MB
Display
Display type: TFT
Native resolution: 240x260 pixels
Messaging & data
Messaging services supported: SMS
Internet browser: Yes
Email client: Yes
Email protocols supported: POP3, IMAP4
Java: Yes
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 1.2
Expansion slot: Micro SD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Talk time: 3.5 h
Standby time: 360 h
Phone
Ringtones: real music
Vibrating alert: Yes
Built-in phonebook: yes
Calendar: Yes
Alarm clock: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Voice dialling: Yes
Voice recording: Yes
Camera
Camera resolution: 1.3 megapixels
Zoom: 5 x
Flash: Yes
Video recording: No
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Overview

BlackBerry Pearl 8100

Editors rating
Rating: 7.3
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.

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Free

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