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zdnet.com Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (AT&T)
letstalk.com Professional Review.
Blackberry 8100 Review
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There’s a good reason why everyone has been buzzing about the Blackberry Pearl: It’s the first Blackberry device that has done an amazing job at integrating cell phone functionality with the company’s trademark e-mail offering in a device t...
There’s a good reason why everyone has been buzzing about the Blackberry Pearl: It’s the first Blackberry device that has done an amazing job at integrating cell phone functionality with the company’s trademark e-mail offering in a device t...
cnet.com Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl - white (T-Mobile)
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Review Verdict: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
Review Verdict: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
QuickTake:
Pros: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl is the first BlackBerry to offer a 1.3-megapixel camera, music and video playback, expandable memory, and a mapping application. The supersleek phone also continues to offer superior push e-mail capabilities, EDGE support, and Blu
Cons: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl's microSD slot is inconveniently located behind the battery, and call quality was subpar in our tests. The phone's camera doesn't record video, and we wish there were external controls for the music player and integrated Wi-Fi.
cnet.com Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (AT&T) review
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The multimedia and e-mail-friendly RIM BlackBerry Pearl lands at Cingular.
The multimedia and e-mail-friendly RIM BlackBerry Pearl lands at Cingular.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100: mobile email just got sexier
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Review Verdict: The Pearl is the first consumer-grade BlackBerry and it certainly looks the part. You should steer clear if you want a smart phone with every flashy feature, but if you've been tempted by a BlackBerry before and felt the devices were too chunky, staid or
Review Verdict: The Pearl is the first consumer-grade BlackBerry and it certainly looks the part. You should steer clear if you want a smart phone with every flashy feature, but if you've been tempted by a BlackBerry before and felt the devices were too chunky, staid or
QuickTake:
Pros: Tidy design; memory expansion; music playback; easy mobile email
Cons: No Wi-Fi; 2.5mm headset jack; smallish screen; average camera; memory expansion slot under battery
pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
A great piece of hardware, backed up by BlackBerry's legendary services.
Review Verdict: The QWERTY keyboard of chunkier BlackBerry devices such as the 8700g (June 2006, page 61) is gone, and some won't find the Pearl's SureType keyboard any faster than using a standard T9 mobile phone. It's fine for short emails, but writing more than a doze
A great piece of hardware, backed up by BlackBerry's legendary services.
Review Verdict: The QWERTY keyboard of chunkier BlackBerry devices such as the 8700g (June 2006, page 61) is gone, and some won't find the Pearl's SureType keyboard any faster than using a standard T9 mobile phone. It's fine for short emails, but writing more than a doze
laptopmag.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl
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The smallest, sexiest BlackBerry yet boasts a new trackball control, a fast processor, and both a camera and MP3 player.
The smallest, sexiest BlackBerry yet boasts a new trackball control, a fast processor, and both a camera and MP3 player.
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
QuickTake:
Pros: First BlackBerry to offer a 1.3-megapixel camera, music and video playback; expandable memory, mapping application; superior push e-mail capabilities, EDGE support; Bluetooth.
Cons: micro SD slot inconveniently located; call quality was subpar; phone's camera doesn't record video, no external controls for music player; no integrated Wi-Fi.
pcworld.com Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
This sleek cell phone adds a serviceable camera and multimedia features to BlackBerry's already terrific e-mail capabilities.
This sleek cell phone adds a serviceable camera and multimedia features to BlackBerry's already terrific e-mail capabilities.
QuickTake:
Pros: Stellar messaging capabilities, Adds a camera
Cons: lacks a full QWERTY keyboard, keys can be difficult to press
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl
Comments:
There are times when smaller is not necessarily better, such as when cell phone makers try to shoehorn every conceivable technology into their cell phone despite all of the restrictive...
There are times when smaller is not necessarily better, such as when cell phone makers try to shoehorn every conceivable technology into their cell phone despite all of the restrictive...
QuickTake:
Pros: Blackberry push/pull e-mail functionality; GSM EDGE/GPRS quad-band world compatibility
Cons: MicroSD slot behind battery; no Blackberry jog wheel; no standalone MP3 application; confusing menus
zdnet.co.uk Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
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.
Review 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...
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.
Review 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...
QuickTake:
Pros: Easy to use, Easy to set up, Transparent to users, Comprehensive Internet telephony features., 1.3-megapixel camera, Music and video playback, Expandable memory, Mapping application, Superior push e-mail capabilities, EDGE support, Bluetooth
Cons: More control needed over the DHCP server, 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
pcworld.ca Professional Review.
PDA phone: BlackBerry Pearl 8100
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The PDA phone acquires multimedia smarts--and a stylish new look.
The PDA phone acquires multimedia smarts--and a stylish new look.
mobileburn.com Professional Review.
Snapshot: RIM Blackberry Pearl 8100
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Finally moving into the consumer market, Research in Motion has announced the Blackberry Pearl 8100 - a smartphone that also includes fun features like a 1.3 megapixel camera and full media playback capability.
Finally moving into the consumer market, Research in Motion has announced the Blackberry Pearl 8100 - a smartphone that also includes fun features like a 1.3 megapixel camera and full media playback capability.
star-techcentral.com Professional Review.
A Pearl that shines
Comments:
RIM eschews its traditionally bulky and unattractive BlackBerry design to make the Pearl 8100 more appealing to the masses. We take a closer look.
Review Verdict: However when used together, the BlackBerry service and handheld gives users a simple and effective way to stay in touch via e-mail, browse the Internet and web chat while travelling.
RIM eschews its traditionally bulky and unattractive BlackBerry design to make the Pearl 8100 more appealing to the masses. We take a closer look.
Review Verdict: However when used together, the BlackBerry service and handheld gives users a simple and effective way to stay in touch via e-mail, browse the Internet and web chat while travelling.
QuickTake:
Pros: Responsive trackball, easy to set up and operate; SureType software; cool design.
Cons: No video capture; lacks 3G and WiFi; soft audio.
mobilechoiceuk.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
The best looking BlackBerry ever and very powerful for such a slim device.
Review Verdict: A Pearly Queen for all?
The best looking BlackBerry ever and very powerful for such a slim device.
Review Verdict: A Pearly Queen for all?
QuickTake:
Pros: The Pearl is slim, lightweight and beautifully designed and we love the eponymous trackball.
Cons: If fast internet browsing and receiving email with large attachments is crucial, the lack of Wi-Fi and 3G might alienate some business types.
mobilechoiceuk.com Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
Der neue BlackBerry ist da: diesmal nicht im üblichen Breitformat, sondern in Verkleidung eines ganz gewöhnlichen Handys. Aber natürlich nach wie vor mit Push-Mail. Außerdem: mit einem Slot für Speicherkarten, Bluetooth sowie Qua...
Review Verdict: Finger weg von dieser Brombeere: Nicht Fisch, nicht Fleisch, eignet sich das BlackBerry Pearl 8100 weder zur Mail-Maschine noch zum Handy
Der neue BlackBerry ist da: diesmal nicht im üblichen Breitformat, sondern in Verkleidung eines ganz gewöhnlichen Handys. Aber natürlich nach wie vor mit Push-Mail. Außerdem: mit einem Slot für Speicherkarten, Bluetooth sowie Qua...
Review Verdict: Finger weg von dieser Brombeere: Nicht Fisch, nicht Fleisch, eignet sich das BlackBerry Pearl 8100 weder zur Mail-Maschine noch zum Handy
yourmobilephonereviews Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100 SmartPhone
Comments:
The BlackBerry Pearl(tm) 8100 is the smallest BlackBerry Smartphone to hit the market & what a stir it has caused. The Pearl(tm) 8100 comes in a neat package which really catches the users eye. The handset measures 107 x 50 x 14.5 mm which is small for a
The BlackBerry Pearl(tm) 8100 is the smallest BlackBerry Smartphone to hit the market & what a stir it has caused. The Pearl(tm) 8100 comes in a neat package which really catches the users eye. The handset measures 107 x 50 x 14.5 mm which is small for a
businessweek.com Professional Review.
A Shiny BlackBerry Pearl
Comments:
A trackball, a camera, and an MP3 player are among the handy additions that make this Research In Motion's best BlackBerry yet.
Review Verdict: I can't count how many times I told Jim Balsillie, one of the two chief executives of Research In Motion (RIMM), that his company's popular BlackBerry wireless calling and paging device was missing one crucial feature: a camera. The BlackBerry has evolved
A trackball, a camera, and an MP3 player are among the handy additions that make this Research In Motion's best BlackBerry yet.
Review Verdict: I can't count how many times I told Jim Balsillie, one of the two chief executives of Research In Motion (RIMM), that his company's popular BlackBerry wireless calling and paging device was missing one crucial feature: a camera. The BlackBerry has evolved
my411family.com Professional Review.
RIM Blackberry Pearl
Comments:
The RIM Blackberry has come out with a new model, and this one tries to attract mainstream consumers as well as business professionals. This model gets the name "pearl" from a little white trackball below the screen that the Blackberry now has instead of
Review Verdict: This is a great phone for regular consumers and business professionals who want the ability to e-mail, text, call, watch video, and do lots of other things on the go. The Pearl is an improvement to other Blackberrys where size and media playback are conce
The RIM Blackberry has come out with a new model, and this one tries to attract mainstream consumers as well as business professionals. This model gets the name "pearl" from a little white trackball below the screen that the Blackberry now has instead of
Review Verdict: This is a great phone for regular consumers and business professionals who want the ability to e-mail, text, call, watch video, and do lots of other things on the go. The Pearl is an improvement to other Blackberrys where size and media playback are conce
mobilephonereviews.org Professional Review.
BLACKBERRY PEARL 8100 Mobile Phone Review
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class of features. The system has a lightweight and fits in your hands so compactly. The device has an amazing look and stylish body. The mobile phone also has soft operating keypad
Review Verdict: The device uses the latest battery with the ability of 15 days stand by time. The battery has life of 3.5 hours talk time. The mobile phone has dimensional size as length x width x depth of 4.2 x 1.97 x .57 inches. The system has t...
class of features. The system has a lightweight and fits in your hands so compactly. The device has an amazing look and stylish body. The mobile phone also has soft operating keypad
Review Verdict: The device uses the latest battery with the ability of 15 days stand by time. The battery has life of 3.5 hours talk time. The mobile phone has dimensional size as length x width x depth of 4.2 x 1.97 x .57 inches. The system has t...
it week Professional Review.
Review: BlackBerry Pearl is a miniature gem
Comments:
Our review model came with many applications, including Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk and RIM's own BlackBerry Messenger.
Review Verdict: RIM's new BlackBerry 8100 Pearl squeezes full email features into a more compact phone format
Our review model came with many applications, including Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk and RIM's own BlackBerry Messenger.
Review Verdict: RIM's new BlackBerry 8100 Pearl squeezes full email features into a more compact phone format
it week Professional Review.
RIM Blackberry Pearl 8100 mobile phone
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Review: Nokia E61 smartphoneThe Nokia E61's qwerty keypad and push email supportmake it a clear rival for RIM's BlackBerry
Review: Nokia E61 smartphoneThe Nokia E61's qwerty keypad and push email supportmake it a clear rival for RIM's BlackBerry
zdnetasia.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
1.3-megapixel camera music and video playback expandable memory mapping application superior push e-mail capabilities EDGE support Bluetooth
Review 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.
1.3-megapixel camera music and video playback expandable memory mapping application superior push e-mail capabilities EDGE support Bluetooth
Review 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.
QuickTake:
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
phonedog.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl-8100 Black
Comments:
Blackberry devices were known worldwide for business and professional use only, but not anymore!! The new Blackberry Pearl has a lot of new features that older versions were missing. The new Blackberry Pearl also known as the 8100 has a camera, media play
Review Verdict: The Blackberry Pearl is very small and light-weight. The phone is all plastic and when looking at the side panels, it looks to be metal chrome. In fact the sides are also plastic but most people will not even notice or care. All that matters is that the p
Blackberry devices were known worldwide for business and professional use only, but not anymore!! The new Blackberry Pearl has a lot of new features that older versions were missing. The new Blackberry Pearl also known as the 8100 has a camera, media play
Review Verdict: The Blackberry Pearl is very small and light-weight. The phone is all plastic and when looking at the side panels, it looks to be metal chrome. In fact the sides are also plastic but most people will not even notice or care. All that matters is that the p
phonescoop.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl
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Our In Depth review of the sleek BlackBerry Pearl consumer messaging phone.
Our In Depth review of the sleek BlackBerry Pearl consumer messaging phone.
phonearena.com Professional Review.
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Review
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We can certify that Blackberry Pearl 8100 is indeed revolutionary for its make ? it has acquired a camera, a memory slot and a multimedia player. But what is equally revolutionary about it is the design ? it is very small and thin for a smartphone, especi
We can certify that Blackberry Pearl 8100 is indeed revolutionary for its make ? it has acquired a camera, a memory slot and a multimedia player. But what is equally revolutionary about it is the design ? it is very small and thin for a smartphone, especi
QuickTake:
Pros: Small dimensions, slim profile, and stylish glossy black surface, microSD slot for memory, SureType keyboard, 2.5mm stereo jack, and miniUSB port
Cons: Ugly interface, Mediocre multimedia player and camera, The slot for memory is under the battery cover, Small service keys, Poor support for Bluetooth profiles
mad4mobilephones.com Professional Review.
Blackberry Pearl
Comments:
The Blackberry Pearl is one of the smallest and most stylish smartphones available. Its QWERTY keyboard and large screen makes sending emails and browsing the internet easy and the business features are far more advanced than other phones of this size
The Blackberry Pearl is one of the smallest and most stylish smartphones available. Its QWERTY keyboard and large screen makes sending emails and browsing the internet easy and the business features are far more advanced than other phones of this size
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Preview - PDA-phones
Comments:
The BlackBerry Pearl is designed with both consumers and business professionals in mind with its blend of multimedia features and reliable access to e-mail.
Review Verdict: Consumers that have already been lured by the BlackBerry's popular email functions will love the new-look Pearl, but may be disappointed when comparing it to other high-end consumer devices with 2-megapixel cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity.
The BlackBerry Pearl is designed with both consumers and business professionals in mind with its blend of multimedia features and reliable access to e-mail.
Review Verdict: Consumers that have already been lured by the BlackBerry's popular email functions will love the new-look Pearl, but may be disappointed when comparing it to other high-end consumer devices with 2-megapixel cameras and Wi-Fi connectivity.
QuickTake:
Pros: Slim and sexy design, Lightweight, BlackBerry's email and business functionality, Multimedia capabilities, Inclusion of a camera, Quadband, Flash memory and microSD card, New consumer focus
Cons: No 3G connectivity, No QWERTY keypad, No Wi-Fi, Poor camera quality
pcmag.com Professional Review.
RIM Blackberry Pearl (T-Mobile)
Comments:
Review Verdict: The first multimedia BlackBerry plays music, takes photos, and still handles e-mail with aplomb.
Review Verdict: The first multimedia BlackBerry plays music, takes photos, and still handles e-mail with aplomb.
QuickTake:
Pros: First BlackBerry with camera, music and video player. Sharp screen. Very pretty.
zdnetindia.com Professional Review.
BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Comments:
Review Verdict: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
Review Verdict: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.
QuickTake:
Pros: First BlackBerry to offer a 1.3-megapixel camera, music and video playback; expandable memory, mapping application; superior push e-mail capabilities, EDGE support; Bluetooth.
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