techradar.com Updated: 2013-11-09 07:47:34
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With racks and racks of iPhone boxes sitting on the shelves of our local Carphone Warehouse, casting "come hither" looks in our general direction, we thought wed be wise to check out the competition first. So, here it is in the form of the rival smart...

Small and light, Great email handling, Free PocketMac software...

Clumsy menus, Slow web browsing, Poor storage capacity...

With racks and racks of iPhone boxes sitting on the shelves of our local Carphone Warehouse, casting "come hither" looks in our general direction, we thought wed be wise to check out the competition first. So, here it is in the form of the rival smart...
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A great piece of hardware, backed up by BlackBerry?s legendary services.
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The classic design of BlackBerry handhelds is unmistakable, however, manufacturer Research In Motion (RIM) has been experimenting with handset styles, adopting a straight-edged candy-bar design and a sleeker profile. The BlackBerry’s bulk has also b...

Fantastic svelte design, scroll ball is an improvement over the wheel, built-in camera, email and internet access...

Scroll ball takes some getting used to, camera zoom requires bright conditions to focus...

This sleek, black number can now properly be called a phone rather than a PDA with all the bulk that such a term implies...
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Blackberry Pearl Product name Blackberry Pearl Manufacturer Research In Motion Price Contract dependantAuthor Lawrence Latif Published 7 December 2006 The Blackberry Pearl tries to bridge the gap between mobile messenger and comfortable everyday handse...
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BlackBerry handhelds havent quite acquired the iconic status of the iPod, but the design remains unmistakable. Lately, however, maker RIM (Research In Motion) has been making the devices sleeker and easier to carry. The latest BlackBerry has seen i...

This is undoubtedly the jewel of the BlackBerry range. The candy-bar design has come a long way since RIM’s original – a broader device that took up the width of your palm. This sleek black number can properly be called a phone rather than a P...
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Finally, a BlackBerry that appeals to the regular consumer. The Pearl is an excellent device that sacrifices none of RIMs famous email functionality while still managing to provide a compact and light form factor and multimedia capabilities.

Sleek and slim design, Multimedia features, Trackball navigation, Same email capabilities as previous BlackBerrys, Wider appeal...

SureType can take some time to grasp, Keys quite small The Final Word Finally, a BlackBerry that appeals to the regular consumer. The Pearl is an excellent device that sacrifices none of RIMs famous email functionality while still managing to provide...

Finally, a BlackBerry that appeals to the regular consumer. The Pearl is an excellent device that sacrifices none of RIMs famous email functionality while still managing to provide a compact and light form factor and multimedia capabilities.
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Zdnet.com.au Updated: 2013-11-09 07:47:37
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BlackBerry creator Research in Motion (RIM) is diving for affections this Christmas with the release of its James Bond-esque BlackBerry model the Pearl -- a far cry in looks from its more bland business-focused models of the past. And in a first for Bl...

Slim and sexy design, Lightweight, BlackBerrys email and business functionality, Multimedia capabilities, Inclusion of a camera, Quadband, Flash memory and microSD card, New consumer focus...

No 3G connectivity, No QWERTY keypad, No WiFi, Poor camera quality...

Consumers that have already been lured by the BlackBerrys 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.
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First up, youve got the design. If youve passed on previous models because of their utilitarian looks and lacklustre appeal, then be prepared to look again. This model has style through and through, from its slim 1.3cm depth to its chrome-effect fi...

Pearl is the best BlackBerry yet. Full stop. It does everything RIM is famous for - seamless email and communication - and packs it into the same space as a normal mobile phone. Throw in the easy-to-use roller ball navigation and a built-in camera and...
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A great piece of hardware, backed up by BlackBerrys legendary services As the first BlackBerry to contain such consumer trinkets as a camera and MP3 player, the Pearl is a step into the unknown. At just 15mm thick and 50mm wide, its larger than the...
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The Blackberry Pearl is RIMs attempt to "get Blackberry out of the boardroom". Theyve made themselves indispensable to Serious Business People around the world, but now theyre after said Serious Peoples kids. Or at least their less responsible, bl...
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zdnet.co.uk Updated: 2013-11-09 07:47:42
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Its nothing revolutionary, but the addition of multimedia features to the already solid email capabilities make RIMs BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.

1.3megapixel camera, Music and video playback, Expandable memory, Mapping application, Superior push email capabilities, EDGE support, Bluetooth...

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 WiFi...

Its nothing revolutionary, but the addition of multimedia features to the already solid email capabilities make RIMs BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike...
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Where the phone will succeed is those looking for more messaging, but not prepared to go for the rather large full Qwerty keyboard option already offered by RIM...

Size, camera, BlackBerry interface...

Screen a tad too small to read big emails on, keypad takes a little getting use to, no 3G...

Where the phone will succeed is those looking for more messaging, but not prepared to go for the rather large full Qwerty keyboard option already offered by RIM...
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gadgetguy.com.au Updated: 2013-11-09 07:47:44
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The BlackBerry Pearl may be the ultimate cross-over device for business users at the top end of town, but its consumer features are a little on the light side to win over the average mainstream user.

Access to company and personal email, slim and lightweight size, responsive, accurate predictive text system for email and SMS...

Limited feature set compared to other multimedia mobiles, difficult with support for different video playback formats, digital cameras flash and zoom are questionable...

The BlackBerry Pearl may be the ultimate cross-over device for business users at the top end of town, but its consumer features are a little on the light side to win over the average mainstream user.
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The Blackberry has always lived in the fast-moving business world and had little time for anything else. But after being shunned by fashion phones on the mobiles social scene, its creator RIM has undone its top button and instructed its new 8100 Pearl...

Attractive svelte design. Easy to use and set up mobile email. Expandable memory...

Average camera. Fiddly keyboard. Lack of 3G...

The BlackBerry clan finally sheds its business straightjacket and brings a dash of style and fun to the staid world of mobile messaging...
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theglobeandmail.com Updated: 2014-03-20 04:34:13
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Posted AT 8:06 AM EST ON 07/09/06 Print E-mail Comments (3) Share this article Polished Pearl DAVID POGUE New York Times News Service Everyone knows that the perfect cell phone doesnt exist, and its mostly because of physics. You know: You cant have...
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Easy glider: The 8100 has a pearly-white trackball which enables users to navigate through menus with ease. MAKE no bones about it – the Pearl 8100 is one helluva sexy device. This may be because it looks more like a slim phone than it does a st...

Responsive trackball, easy to set up and operate; SureType software; cool design.

No video capture; lacks 3G and WiFi; soft audio.

The Pearl 8100 is a no-nonsense phone, which enables you to take your work e-mail with you while on the go. In our opinion, the only features it lacks are todays must-have 3G and WiFi connectivity options. You can also use it as a standard phone with...
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Mobile88.com Updated: 2016-12-29 16:29:20
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Easy glider: The 8100 has a pearly-white trackball which enables users to navigate through menus with ease. MAKE no bones about it – the Pearl 8100 is one helluva sexy device. This may be because it looks more like a slim phone than it does a st...

Responsive trackball, easy to set up and operate; SureType software; cool design.

No video capture; lacks 3G and WiFi; soft audio.

The Pearl 8100 is a no-nonsense phone, which enables you to take your work e-mail with you while on the go. In our opinion, the only features it lacks are todays must-have 3G and WiFi connectivity options. You can also use it as a standard phone with...
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thestar.com.my Updated: 2016-12-29 16:29:20
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Easy glider: The 8100 has a pearly-white trackball which enables users to navigate through menus with ease.RIM eschews its traditionally bulky and unattractive BlackBerry design to make the Pearl 8100 more appealing to the masses. We take a closer l...

Responsive trackball, easy to set up and operate; SureType software; cool design.

No video capture; lacks 3G and WiFi; soft audio.

Easy glider: The 8100 has a pearly-white trackball which enables users to navigate through menus with ease. MAKE no bones about it – the Pearl 8100 is one helluva sexy device. This may be because it looks more like a slim phone than it does a standa...
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