MOBILE PHONE REVIEW

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D):	50x14x107 mm
Weight:	91 g
Form factor:	candy bar
Built-in devices:	camera

OS & software
Operating system:	RIM OS
Software included:	wireless email, organiser, web browser, camera, BlackBerry Maps, multimedia player, MMS, SMS
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
Display size:	2.2 in
Native resolution:	240x260 pixels
Colour depth:	16 bits

Messaging & data
Messaging services supported:	SMS, MMS
Internet browser:	Yes
Email client:	Yes
Email protocols supported:	POP3, IMAP4
Java:	Yes

Connectivity / expansion
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN:	802.11b, 802.11g
Expansion slot:	MicroSD (SDHC compliant)

Power
Battery type:	Li-ion
Talk time:	4 h
Standby time:	360 h

Miscellaneous
Accessories:	mini-USB cable, AC adapter, desktop software CD, stereo headset, 1GB microSD card, leather carrying pouch

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:	2 megapixels
Flash:	Yes
Video recording:	Yes

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BlackBerry Pearl 8120

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Editors rating: 7.5

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.

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