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RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (T-Mobile)

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Part number: BlackBerry 8100 Pearl

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CNET Editors' rating: 7.0 out of 10
Average user rating: 7.7 out of 10

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CNET Editors' review - RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (T-Mobile)

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Very good

7.0

out of 10

CNET Editor's rating: 7.0 out of 10
Reviewed by Bonnie Cha
Review date: 9/6/06
Release date: 9/12/06

The good: 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 Bluetooth....

The bad: 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.

The bottom line: 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.

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User opinions - RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (T-Mobile)

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Very good

7.7

out of 10

Average user rating from 244 users

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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
You've read all the high-level stuff... here's the guts.
Having been a 10 year Sprint client, I've been a Treo user for some time. Consistency of email... Read more
by sitkom (see profile) - October 21, 2006

265 out of 270 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Another Treo convert. Well done RIMI!!
CNET Editors completely missed the boat on their review of this phone. The editors gave the... Read more
by xtremed (see profile) - October 6, 2006

390 out of 390 users found this user opinion helpful.
2 comments posted to this opinion

10 out of 10 - Perfect
Best Phone I have Ever Had & I Have Had About 200
I have had cell phones since the day that they were the size of small car batteries. I recall the... Read more
by RotoRooterGuy (see profile) - September 30, 2006

136 out of 141 users found this user opinion helpful.
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8 out of 10 - Excellent
It won this Palm-veteran over
I have been a die-hard Palm user for the last 10 years. Until the Pearl, I had yet to see a phone... Read more
by miltos8 (see profile) - September 25, 2006

95 out of 100 users found this user opinion helpful.
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10 out of 10 - Perfect
Raising the Bar on Smartphones.A New Definition of What a Smartphone Should...
Throw the towel in Palm and Motorola. RIM finally raised the bar in the smartphone game. After... Read more
by feelmaroon (see profile) - September 12, 2006

65 out of 65 users found this user opinion helpful.

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Simply amazing!!!!
First of all I would like to mention that I am a Cell Site Tech for a T-Mobile so I see, use, and... Read more
by setzer715 (see profile) - November 6, 2006

35 out of 35 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
So glad I upgraded!
I upgraded last week to the Pearl after 3 months with my 7105t. What a difference! I read several... Read more
by ryanindc (see profile) - October 2, 2006

30 out of 30 users found this user opinion helpful.
1 comment posted to this opinion

9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Best phone I've ever owned!
I was skeptical about getting the phone after the CNET reviewer said the call quality was sub-par.... Read more
by robfarmergt (see profile) - September 14, 2006

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.
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9 out of 10 - Spectacular
Portable office for my freelance business I have been waiting for.
I only picked up the phone today and its only been out one day. I swapped my Blackberry 8700 for... Read more
by Mollyreilly (see profile) - September 13, 2006

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

8 out of 10 - Excellent
great phone with 2 flaws
I've only had this for 1 day, and it's my first BlackBerry, so of course I love it. Like everyone... Read more
by lunaharpua (see profile) - September 13, 2006

25 out of 25 users found this user opinion helpful.

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Full specifications - RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (T-Mobile)

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Manufacturer: Research In Motion
Part number: BlackBerry 8100 Pearl

Telecom
Data services	MMS, SMS, WWW, E-Mail
Modem	Integrated Wireless cellular modem
Service provider	T-Mobile
Cellular enhancement protocol	GSM, EDGE, GPRS

General
Built-in devices	Camera, Antenna, Display, Keyboard
Cellular technology	GSM
Dimensions (W x D x H)	2 in x 0.6 in x 4.2 in
Band / mode	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Quadband)
Weight	3.2 oz
Wireless Interface	Bluetooth
Standby time	Up to 360 h
Vibrating Alert	Yes
Combined with	With digital camera

Operating System / Software
OS provided	BlackBerry Handheld Software
Software included	Organizer, Media Player

Memory
Installed RAM	64 MB
Installed ROM	64 MB Flash

Phone
Call features	Caller ID, Call barring, Call waiting, Call forwarding

Input Device
Input device type	Keyboard, Trackball

Digital Camera
Digital zoom	5
Features	Self-portrait mirror

PDA Features
Flash memory form factor	microSD / TransFlash

Messaging / Data Services
Short Messaging Service (SMS)	Yes
Internet Browser	Yes
Messaging / Data Features	Text messages

Audio
Digital audio standards supported	AAC, AMR, MP3, MIDI, AAC +
Audio input type	Microphone
Audio output type	Speaker(s)
Voice recording capability	Yes

Display
Display type	TFT active matrix
Color support	16-bit (64K colors)
Max resolution	240 x 260

Power
Battery installed ( max )	1 Lithium ion
Max supported batteries	1
Talk time	210 min
Power supply device	Power adapter
Power device type	Power adapter

Expansion / Connectivity
Wireless connectivity	Bluetooth 2.0
Port / Connector Type:Interface	1USB, 1Headset
Expansion slot(s) total (free)	1 MicroSD

Cellular
Caller ID	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Width	2 in
Depth	0.6 in
Height	4.2 in

Warranty
Service / Support Details	1 year Limited warranty
Service & support type	1 year warranty

GPS
GPS System / GPS Navigation	None

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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless)
$79-$429

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: CDMA2000 1X 800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 220 min, 64 MB

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - red (AT&T)
$349

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 210 min

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - white (T-Mobile)
$0-$229

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 210 min

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (AT&T)

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, Up to 210 min, 32 MB

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - black (T-Mobile)
$0-$349

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 210 min, 64 MB

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - red (T-Mobile)
$99

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 210 min

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - blue (T-Mobile)
$269

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 210 min

RIM BlackBerry Pearl - gold (T-Mobile)
$99

Manufacturer: Research In Motion Ltd.
Specs: GSM 850/900/1800/1900, BlackBerry Handheld Software, 210 min

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