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BlackBerry Pearl 8220

BlackBerry Pearl 8220

Manufacturer: BlackBerry
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Cnet
Very Good
Features a brilliant internal display and updated interface; continues to offer strong email support and adds Documents To Go; Wi-Fi; Bluetooth; 2-megapixel camera.Doesnt offer 3G support or GPS; SureType keyboard takes some acclimation.While its flashier

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Bright Hand
Very Good
The Pearl Flip would be a great introduction to the world of smartphones for occasional users. It offers an experience that cant be replicated by a regular phone, and is competitive with most other smartphones. Although the full BlackBerry experience...

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Abstract:T-Mobile just sent us an evaluation Blackberry 8220 to test and review. While I’m just getting started on using this and won’t be ready for a full review until a couple more weeks - I wanted to post some of my initial thoughts on wher

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Mobileburn
Very Good
Great look, 3.5mm headphone socket, good trackball navigation, UMA supportNo 3G, SureType keypad feels stiff and somewhat awkward, some play seen in the hingeI was a very big fan of RIMs original mainstream consumer device, the BlackBerry Pearl 8100. It o

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Abstract:Research In Motion has rolled out the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220—the first ever BlackBerry with a folding, clamshell design. The result is a sleek, clean-looking phone with excellent messaging features. But you do make some sacrifices to ge

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Abstract:Page 1 | 2 | Next The BlackBerry Pearl Flip, RIMs first folding unit, is a worthy edition to its smartphone line-up. It should appeal to anyone whos considered purchasing a BlackBerry, but have held off due to the lack of a clamshell model. We ..

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PDAStreet
Very Good
Abstract:The BlackBerry Pearl Flip, RIMs first folding unit, is a worthy edition to its smartphone line-up. It should appeal to anyone whos considered purchasing a BlackBerry, but have held off due to the lack of a clamshell model. We found the Pearl Flip

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PCmag
Very Good
Sharp and vibrant screen, Excellent battery life, Builtin WiFiSluggish performance, Plain design, No 3G

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Abstract:BlackBerry’s first flip phone has arrived, the Flip Pearl 8220. While it might not be as compact as many of the flip phones currently available, that doesn’t mean it’s not an attractive cell phone. Although the 8220 Flip sports

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Digitaltrends
Very Good
Very trendy design, High-quality voice calls, Cool user interfaceNo GPS, Average quality photos, Predictive type requires learning, , *The whole point of the Flip is this: You get all the features of a Blackberry minus the full keyboard. As such, it prove

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ZD Net
Very Good
Sleek design, Gorgeous screen, WiFi, 3.5mm headphone socketNo 3G, BlackBerry browser needs a few tweaks, Form factor not suitable for taking photos or watching videoIf you can live without fast over-the-air data speeds and good web mobile web browsing the

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Cnet
Very Good
Wi-Fi; 3.5mm headphone jack is a bonusLack of 3G; camera could be betterRIMs attempt at cramming the BlackBerry into a clamshell isnt bad. At first we thought we wouldnt like it much, but after using the Flip for some time we realised its actually very us

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Trustedreviews
Very Good
Abstract:With BlackBerrys Storm reportedly racking up over 100,000 pre-orders in the UK you could be forgiven for overlooking this model, the companys first flip phone, but that would be a mistake as the 8220 has plenty to offer those who arent ready o...

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PhoneDog
Very Good
surprisingly music-friendly; external play/pause button; stereo bluetooth, standard headphone jack; UMA capable; unique form factor; slick new BB interface; more compact than other BlackBerries; still has the BB office apps that keep executives aboard,...

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Abstract:The Pearl Flip 8220 is a reasonably solid smartphone but lacks some important features like 3G and GPS. We are not sure it really lives up to RIM’s usual high standards. Full Review and ...

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Abstract:Here it is - RIMs first foray into the flip phone world. Yes, apparently people still buy flip phones. This is modelled on the massively popular Pearl, but with a little bit of spit and polish. You can pre-order yours for a non specified price he

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T3
Very Good
New UI, Double screenNo 3G, No GPSA welcome addition to the Pearl family tree and an upgrade from the Pearl 8130

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Cnet
Very Good
Sleek design, Gorgeous screen, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone socketNo 3G, BlackBerry browser needs a few tweaks, Form factor not suitable for taking photos or watching videoIf you can live without fast over-the-air data speeds and good web mobile web browsing th

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GoodGearGuide
Very Good
Stylish front, external display, all the e-mail features and functions of a regular BlackBerry, Wi-Fi, excellent audio quality, SureType keyboardNo 3G connectivity, no GPS, awkward hinge design, bottom casing feels cheap, slightly sluggish when opening ap

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Das Flip konnte im Test nicht überzeugen. Wer ein reinrassiges Business-Handy sucht, findet im Flip keinen guten Partner. Sowohl Verarbeitung, Ausstattung und auch Bedienung lassen teilweise deutlich zu wünschen übrig. Zum Telefonieren taugt das Handy ...

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Infosync
Very Good
Conclusion:With the BackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, RIM has another winner on its hands, and after spending some time with the new polished interface on this lightweight flip phone, we...

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Good design, Excellent battery life, Good audio quality, All regular BlackBerry features work very wellVideo player doesnt use full screen, GPS is absentVideo This was probably THE most annoying aspect of the device. A preloaded video that we could not se

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Abstract:BlackBerries have been the mobile email workhorse for years now. The latest device from RIM, the Pearl Flip, is no different in that regard. It is, however, targeted less at the buttoned-down business person and more at the multitasking mass mark

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Cnet
Very Good
The RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 features a brilliant internal display and updated interface. The smartphone continues to offer strong e-mail support and adds Documents to Go. Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 2-megapixel camera are also onboard.The Pearl Flip 82

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Techfaq
Very Good
Abstract:Recommended: Click Here to Update All of Your PCs Outdated Drivers The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 debuts as the first BlackBerry device to feature a clamshell (flip phone) design. The device boasts many improvements over other smartphones in the

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PCworld
Very Good
Abstract:BlackBerry users finally get a good-looking clamshell, but the keyboard and other features fall short.Research in Motion has finally released a BlackBerry for the clamshell crowd. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, as its name suggests, grafts the s

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Abstract:Price $79/month (Optus 24-month contract)Rating 4/5 How do you make the most consumer-oriented BlackBerry smartphone even funkier? Turn it into a flip phone. Thats the thinking behind the BlackBerry Pearl Flip, although unlike most clamshell phon

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Cnet
Very Good
Puissance d’un Blackberry au format clamshell, indication/lecture des messages sur écran externe, lecteur multimédia acceptant Divx.Lenteurs insupportables, clamshell massif, absence de véritable clavier alphanumérique,

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Wer schon lange auf einen kleineren und auch günstigeren Blackberry gewartet hat, sollte sich den Blackberry Pearl 8220 ansehen. Seine große Stärke ist der E-Mail-Client samt Push-Funktion. Zum mobilen Dauersurfen ist er mangels UMTS und verhältnismäß...

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Amobil
Very Good
Abstract:Rå på epost, Bra batteri og talekvalitet, Stiv pris, Ikke på norsk, Dårlig datahastighet

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Register Hardware
Very Good
The Pearl series has done a lot to break Blackberry out of the business ghetto and this could well be the best one yet. It has all the Blackberry pluses with the only real minus being its lack of 3G, which seriously hampers the effectiveness of its br...

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Mobile Choice UK
Good
Good battery life, large keyboard and a functional front screen....Poor camera, no GPS and no 3GLook and Feel...The Pearl Flip 8220 is a reasonably solid smartphone but lacks some important features like 3G and GPS. We are not sure it really lives up to R

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PCadvisor
Good
The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip is a truly sexy smartphone. Its modern, minimalist design is sure to draw stares - from men and women alike. But it also feels light and flimsy and the shiny black external display panel, the real focal point of its desi...

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01net
Good
Le système douverture à clapet, La connectique WiFiLabsence de 3G, Labsence de GPSPour compléter sa gamme BlackBerry Pearl, RIM commercialisera au début de cet automne un modèle à clapet, baptisé Flip 8220. Hormis son format, ce smartphone offre, à peu de

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Alle Fans von Klapphandys werden es lieben, gleichwohl die Tastatur sehr gewöhnungsbedürftig ist.PreisvergleichBlackBerry 8220 Pearl FLIP...

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