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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

Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle:	No
Wired connections:	USB
Wireless PAN:	Bluetooth 1.2
Expansion slot:	Micro SD

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

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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BlackBerry Pearl 8100

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Editors 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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