RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120
Last update: Review by MobileBurn (10 February’09)
T-Mobile and RIM introduced BlackBerry Pearl 8120 equips with Wi-Fi and SureType hybrid numeric/QWERTY keypad featuring 2MP camera, up to 4 hours of talk time and up to 360 hours (15 days) of standby time.
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BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Reviews
KnowYourMobile reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“Ultimately, if you’re on a contract there are better options out there, not least the Blackberry Bold 9000, but if a cheap-to-run Pay-as-you-go Blackberry appeals, then the 8120 will serve you well.”
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MobileBurn reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“Pearl 8120 is a great handset, and now has the multimedia features to contend with the rest of the mid-tier market. The trackball is extremely easy to use, and offers a break to aching thumbs everywhere.”
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SmartPhoneToday reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“If you’ve got a full-size BlackBerry, the Pearl is a lovely alternative, but you’ll have to modify your typing to the smaller keypad. ”
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Infosync reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on T-Mobile is the least expensive of the new Pearl models, though the Verizon Wireless and Sprint. models feature faster EV-DO networking for $50 more…Pros: UMA calling is a cheap and convenient. Slightly improved hardware design.Cons: Interface polished, but not much improved. Lacks impressive media playing and Web browsing options.”
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PDAStreet reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“If you’ve got a full-size BlackBerry, the Pearl is a lovely alternative, but you’ll have to modify your typing to the smaller keypad. ”
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PCmag reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“Like other recent BlackBerrys, the 8120 is a surprisingly good media player–even outpacing the iPhone on some measures. For instance, it supports stereo Bluetooth as well as standard wired music headphones, and it plays MP3, AAC, and even WMA music files…The 2-megapixel camera is best for outdoor shots. Like the one on the AT&T 8120, it had a serious problem with blur in low light but handled outdoor conditions well. ”
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PC World reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“the 8120’s other multimedia features were outstanding, especially for a handset this small. My favorite feature wasn’t even on the handset: The bundled Media Manager application went well beyond the usual PC-to-handset copying capabilities of these types of programs…The quality of the audio was first-rate, both through the device’s own stereo speakers and the bundled earbud headset. And while I wouldn’t want to watch a full-length film on such a small screen, the converted video clip looked surprisingly good.”
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CNET reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“The good: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 for AT&T brings Wi-Fi to the slim smartphone, along with an improved Web browser and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities. The handset also has integrated Bluetooth, strong e-mail capabilities, and solid multimedia features. The bad: The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 lacks 3G support and GPS. The SureType keyboard still requires a learning curve, and there was a slight background hiss during phone calls.”
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Video review of RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 T-Mobile by Phonedog;
PC Advisor reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
“This BlackBerry Pearl 8120 does multimedia far better too: the 2Mp camera (with 5x zoom selectable via the central rollerball navigator and automatic flash) produced some surprisingly good snaps, even in low light. The memory is now expandable too, via microSD card. Slot one in and you’ll be able to capture video to it (you still only get 64MB flash memory onboard).”
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Video review of RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 T-Mobile by Shiny Media;
WashingtonPost reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
” One upgrade found on the Pearl 8130 is an improved web browser. Although still not as good as Safari on the iPhone or Web on Series 60 devices Like the N95 it is a big step up from the older extremely basic BlackBerry web browser. The new browser uses a pointer on screen, which makes getting around a bit easier.”
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Video hands-on of RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 T-Mobile by Phonemag;
IT Reviews reviews the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and writes;
” It certainly looks stylish and attractive with its dark blue and silver colour scheme, and it is small and neat at 107mm tall, 50mm wide, 14mm thick and 91g in weight…The Pearl 8120 is a definite advance on the original Pearl, and shows that RIM is edging ever closer to consumers with a hankering for mobile e-mail.”
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BlackBerry Pearl 8120 PRESS RELEASE
T-Mobile and RIM Announce the BlackBerry Pearl 8120
New BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Supports Unlimited Nationwide Calling Over Wi-Fi With T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Service
Bellevue, WA, and Waterloo, ON - T-Mobile USA, Inc., and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM: TSX: RIM) today announced the April 14 availability of the Wi-Fi®-enabled BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8120 smartphone, which provides Wi-Fi connectivity for both voice and data, as well as support for T-Mobile’s HotSpot @HomeSM service offering unlimited, nationwide calling over any accessible Wi-Fi connection and great in-home coverage.*
The sleek, lightweight smartphone maintains the small, stylish form factor of its predecessor while adding numerous enhancements, and featuring a new titanium-colored finish. With the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home mobile add-on plan, customers can enjoy great mobile coverage and unlimited nationwide calling over accessible Wi-Fi networks and at T-Mobile® HotSpot locations nationwide.*
The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 also includes an advanced multimedia experience, which features video recording and playback, a two-megapixel digital camera with 5x zoom, stereo Bluetooth® support, and an externally accessible microSD/SDHC memory card slot for expandable memory storage. Combined with a powerful mobile messaging platform, support for personal and corporate e-mail, and Web browsing at Wi-Fi speeds, the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is ideal for balancing a busy lifestyle, whether sharing pictures, checking the latest sports scores or accessing social networking sites.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features RIM’s popular SureType® keyboard system enhanced with word completion, built-in spelling checker and a user-customizable dictionary. The BlackBerry® browser is also improved and features a new page view option that allows users to point and zoom in on specific areas of a Web page.
“The BlackBerry Pearl continues to be one of the most popular handsets among our customers,” said Leslie Grandy, vice president of Product Development, T-Mobile USA. “With new, enhanced features including support for our Hotspot @Home mobile service, Wi-Fi browsing and a two-megapixel camera, we expect the popularity of the BlackBerry Pearl to soar.”
“The BlackBerry Pearl smartphone has become a major hit with consumers based on its powerful communications and multimedia features and its sleek and stylish design,” said Mark Guibert, vice president of Corporate Marketing, RIM. “The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 builds on this success with compelling new features and an innovative Wi-Fi calling service from T-Mobile.”
Key features of the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 smartphone from T-Mobile include the following*:
* Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) connectivity for expanded coverage, as well as fast Web browsing
* Support for T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, offering unlimited nationwide calling over accessible Wi-Fi networks
* Two-megapixel camera with 5x digital zoom and built-in flash
* Advanced media player with full-screen video playback, stereo Bluetooth® support (A2DP/AVRCP) and 3.5mm stereo headset jack
* Expandable memory storage via microSD/SDHC expansion slot and high-speed USB, for transferring files between the handset and a PC at up to 10MB per second
* T-Mobile’s myFaves® support to stay in touch with those who matter most, with quick, one-click access for instant messaging, e-mailing, texting or calling to your Fave 5 SM from the Home Screen
* Easy access to four popular instant messaging clients: AOL® Instant Messenger, Yahoo!® Messenger, Windows® Live Messenger and Google® Talk
* Roxio® Media Manager for BlackBerry® (included with BlackBerry® Desktop Manager software), which allows customers to manage their media files, transfer them from their computer to the handset, create MP3 music files from CDs, add audio tags and album art, create playlists, and automatically convert files for optimal playback
* High-performance HTML browser for visiting favorite Web sites while on the go
* Intuitive user interface with an easy-to-use trackball
* Enhanced SureType® keyboard with word completion, easier editing of misspelled words, built-in spelling checker and user-customizable dictionary
* 240 x 260 display with innovative light-sensing technology that automatically optimizes brightness for indoor, outdoor and dark environments
* Numerous premium phone features with Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), dedicated send, end and mute keys, noise-cancellation technology, a low-distortion speakerphone, Bluetooth 2.0 with support for hands-free use with headsets, car kits and other Bluetooth peripherals, and intuitive call management features such as smart dialing, conference calling, speed dialing and call forwarding
* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE/Wi-Fi network support for international roaming
* BlackBerry® Maps, giving customers easy access to maps as well as turn-by-turn driving directions
* BlackBerry® Internet service support allowing access to up to 10 supported e-mail accounts, including most popular ISP e-mail accounts such as Yahoo! Mail®, AOL® and Gmail®
* BlackBerry® Enterprise Server support that provides tight integration with IBM Lotus® Domino®, Microsoft® Exchange, and Novell® GroupWise®, and features IT policy controls for IT departments to manage usage and deployments
* Dimensions: 4.2” x 2.0” x 0.55”
* Weight: 3.2 oz
The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 will be available April 14 in T-Mobile retail stores and select authorized dealers, online at www.t-mobile.com, or by calling 1-800-T-MOBILE.
For more information about T-Mobile HotSpot @Home, please visit http://t-mobile.com/talkforever. For more information about the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from T-Mobile, please visit www.nextgenblackberrypearl.com, www.blackberrypearl8120.com or www.t-mobile.com.
*Unlimited nationwide Wi-Fi calling requires HotSpot @Home mobile plan, qualifying rate plan, broadband Internet connection and wireless router. Regular plan minutes are used when call does not originate on Wi-Fi network. For more information about HotSpot @Home, visit t-mobile.com/talkforever. Use of some device features may require a specific plan and incur separate, additional charges. Video recording requires a microSD/SDHC storage card (sold separately). See T-Mobile.com for rate plan information, charges for features and services, and other details.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc., is the U.S. operation of Deutsche Telekom AG’s Mobile Communications Business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International, one of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications. By the end of the fourth quarter of 2007, 120 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 28.7 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standard. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect effortlessly to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile highest, in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care. For more information, please visit www.t-mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. T-Mobile and the HotSpot design are registered trademarks of Deutsche Telekom AG. myFaves, the myFaves design, and HotSpot @Home are service marks, of T-Mobile USA, Inc.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com..
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