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Abstract: The folks out at Wirefly sent me a Blackberry Pearl 8100 to try, and this is one of those phones that’s a lot like motor oil. It’s slimy, it’s disgusting, it’s generally unpleasant, but in its element its absolutely indispensable.The Blackberry Pearl...
Compact and lightweight, Decent battery life, Plenty of features you would expect in a modern phone, Functionality and external aesthetics could pass for new, Decent option for upgrading without having to commit to a new wireless contract
May be too small for larger hands, Two letters sharing one key can slow down typing, Housing and on-screen elements provide constant reminder that it was from T-Mobile, Micro SD card slot inconveniently located under battery, Too quiet... Ringer, ear piece, and speaker phone should all be louder
The BlackBerry Pearl 8100 may not be the most modern or exciting smartphone on the market, but it is still an appealing option. Given the variety of functions, compact size, and decent battery life, it is worth considering by anyone who wants to upgra...
Abstract: When the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 was launched more than two years ago, this smartphone was a revelation. The Pearl was the first BlackBerry phone to feature a camera, an audio player, and a video player, making it the first BlackBerry designed for everyd...
The Pearl is slim, lightweight and beautifully designed and we love the eponymous trackball.
If fast internet browsing and receiving email with large attachments is crucial, the lack of Wi-Fi and 3G might alienate some business types.
The best looking BlackBerry ever and very powerful for such a slim device.
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Published: 2007-08-27, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: There are a few iconic phones that take us all by surprise: the StarTAC, the RAZR, and the Sidekicks, to name a few. Add the Pearl to this list because, although it doesn’t have a full keyboard or look like a blue robot liver, it brings mobile email and...
Size, easy to use and set up, trackball navigation, excellent Blackberry interface
Lacks 3G, Screen not ideal for larger web page/email viewing/reading, SureType keypad function takes some getting used to
Compact and stylish, the Pearl puts full Blackberry functionality in your shirt pocket. And yet the compromises forced upon it may not be to your liking. That said, it works well enough, and it's sure to be high on the wants list of those who absolut...
Abstract: The T-Mobile Blackberry 8100 Pearl, makes it easy for you to stay connected at all times with friends and family via e-mail, which presumably can be as easily accomplished just as calling. The Blackberry Pearl, just like precious oysters in the coasts ...
Abstract: Its hard for me to believe that Ive not reviewed a BlackBerry device in over 6 years. The last device that I reviewed was the 950, which was an email only device shaped like a pager. Back in 2001, BlackBerry products did not have telephony capabil...
Abstract: There is a plethora of smartphones available on the market today, whether it be from Blackberry, Palm, or Nokia. Only some of these products are geared at consumers, and Blackberry has one of them, the Blackberry 8100 Pearl. Now available on both Cingu...
