Blackberry Pearl 8100
Last Update: Review by CNET (added on 21/03/07)
Blackberry Pearl 8100 has been released by Research In Motion (RIM) in September this year. The blackberry pearl 8100 is a sleek smartphone runs on quad-band GSM/GPRS and EDGE-enabled featuring 1.3MP camera with flash, MP3 player, Polyphonic ringtones, QWERTY keyboard, large 4.2″ (240×260 pixel) display and speakerphone. The handset is currently priced at around AU$699.
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CNET reviews the Blackberry Pearl 8100 (rating: 7.3/10) and writes:
“We don’t think we’re going too far when we say that the RIM BlackBerry Pearl is the sexiest BlackBerry to date–it even gives the Motorola Q some stiff competition. It sports a supersleek design (4.2 by 2.0 by 0.5 inches; 3.1 ounces) and a polished look with its glossy black-and-chrome finish (also available in dark ruby red). It actually reminds us of the Motorola Slvr L7, and its more cell phone-like appearance will go a long way to attract a broader audience rather than just business users. Also, with its slimmed-down profile, we had no problems slipping it into a purse or pants pocket, and it felt solid and comfortable to hold up to our ear for phone calls. 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.”
Trusted Reviews have reviewed the Blackberry Pearl 8100, rated it 8/10 and writes:
“The Pearl is clickable, like many ‘mini-joysticks’ on phones these days. On either side are the menu button and the back button. The menu button does most of the same things that clicking the old side scroll wheel did, such as bringing up a menu for reply/forward/new in email, or GoTo URL/back/forward in a browser application. In practice, this new system of navigation is really nice, although doesn’t have quite the same ‘natural’ feel of the side-mounted wheel. It takes some getting used to, and opinion in the office is split over which is favourable. Most people used to normal phones find the Pearl a fantastic navigation system; most diehard Crackberry addicts find it a little unnerving.”
OCRegister have reviewed the Blackberry Pearl 8100, and writes:
“Instead of a full QWERTY keyboard, the Pearl uses the newer, slimmer QWERTY keyboard design. It takes up about as much room as a regular phone’s 10-digit number pad. There are only 14 buttons on the Pearl reserved for the alphabet so there aren’t enough for each letter. Two letters share one key. But 14 is better than the 10 buttons on most phones and you don’t have to hit the 1 three times to get a “C.”"
LaptopMag have reviewed the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they rated it 4/5 and write:
“Call quality was clear, and we had no problems with dropped calls or weak signals as we walked between the subway and our office in Midtown Manhattan. The Pearl’s voice-dialing feature also worked well and quickly identified the contact we wanted to call. Web pages loaded quickly, and we were able to access reviews on our site in a matter of seconds…Connecting to the data stored in Outlook was simple and fairly straightforward using the Setup Wizard. The Pearl supports up to ten e-mail addresses, and you can view attachments but not edit them. “
GadgetNutz have reviewed the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they write:
“The BlackBerry Pearl is incredibly small and thin. When I put it side by side with the Motorola Q, the Pearl is maybe 1mm thicker, but it is at least 1/3 smaller in over all size - just amazing! The screen in large for its size - it is Portrait in orientation with a 240 x 260 resolution. Compared to the Treo, the Pearl feels and look to be maybe 1/3 the overall size and weight of the bulky Treo. Images were incredibly bright and clear. One amazing feature of this phone is that it automatically senses the lighting conditions of the room you are in and brightens or darkens the screen accordingly. Why don’t all phones do that?.”
PC Authority have reviewed the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they write:
“Battery life is good — using the phone every day for calls, SMS, email and Web browsing saw just under five days’ use. This will decrease a little under intense use, but the fact that you can charge the Pearl from any PC with a USB port is a big plus.The Pearl has its faults, but classy design combined with push email make it a very desirable piece of kit. If you need a device for writing short messages, Internet browsing and voice calls, it’s a superb fit.”
MobileTech have reviewed the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they write:
“The BlackBerry Pearl is RIM’s ideal device to bring fresh recruits to the “CrackBerry” camp with its sleek style and new-user friendly features. In this fashion conscious mobile market, looks alone will sell quite a few Pearls. While traditional BlackBerry users will need some time to get used to the new keyboard and form factor, the updated software bundle including the media player, voice dialing software and Maps will surely move some of them forward. Now BlackBerry is finally starting to compete with feature-rich PDA phones and smartphones, though they still have a way go to. “
CNET first take reviews the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they write:
“At a mere 89 grams, RIM claims the BlackBerry Pearl is the lightest smartphone on the market, and at the launch held in Sydney yesterday we were surprised to see how thin it actually was, measuring 107mm by 50mm by 14.5mm, which makes the Pearl comfortable to hold or put in your pocket…Notably missing is Wi-Fi, although the BlackBerry Pearl does feature Bluetooth 2.0 for handsfree headsets, car kits, GPS receivers and short-range communication.”
Mobileburn reviews the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they write:
“In fact, I was quite pleased with the display on the Pearl in particular. I like the somewhat oddball aspect ratio which gives the display a 240×260 pixel resolution. I was also very pleased with the color saturation and brightness - including the power saving automatic brightness adjustment…Pros: Small, light, great email, great text input. Cons: Trackball movement mutes inbound calls, unorganized UI, requires additional service plan for email.”
Pocket-Lint reviews the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they write:
“Above the “Pearl”, the phone sports a crisp large (240 x 260) display similar to the HTC’s MTeoR 3G handset however building on the MTeoR, RIM has included its SureType QWERTY keypad that has two QWERTY keys to every numerical key so you can still type without having to revert to text speak…MP3 and ACC music files and MPEG4 and H.263 video files are supported and users can either opt to store the files on the cameras internal memory or on a Micro SD card hidden inside.”
Techworld reviews the Blackberry Pearl 8100, they write:
“To make the phone small and light, BlackBerry has turned its back on one of the best-known features of its devices so far - the thumbwheel…This is not too dissimilar to the navigation devices on other phones, but feels (on a first impression) more responsive than the typical stubby joystick on a smartphone. The ball has a pleasant rough feeling, and moves easily…In our brief tests, it sent and received emails and attachments just as well as its predecessors, and the overall BlackBerry environment has survived the move into phone-land very well.”
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PRESS RELEASE:
September 7, 2006
RIM Introduces the BlackBerry Pearl
Waterloo, ON - Determined to develop one of the smallest and lightest smartphones in the world while staying true to the iconic BlackBerry user experience, Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM: TSX: RIM) today announced its latest innovation in mobile handsets – the small, smart and stylish BlackBerry® Pearl™.
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The only thing I dont like about this phone is that I am unable to listen to music with the bluetooth headset, there is a trick to get it to work but it is not that good.
Is there a trick? Really? Plz show me how to do it, cuz i didnt know ot was possible…