BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - silver (Verizon Wireless)
The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support.
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Reviews
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CNET Review
The Good: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 keeps the same sleek design of its predecessor but adds built-in GPS, EV-DO support, and video-recording capabilities. The smartphone's Web browser is also improved, and it has a 2-megapixel camera. The device's messaging functions remain strong.
The Bad: The SureType keyboard takes some acclimation, and call quality could be slightly better.
The Bottom Line: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 improves on an already-impressive smartphone with the addition of GPS, video recording, and 3G support.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 516 reviews of BlackBerry Pearl 8130 from international magazines and websites.
The Verdict: Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 72/100. Comparing these reviews to 835263 other Cell Phones & Smartphones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore 65/100 = Good.
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brighthub.com
Review Summary: RIM, the makers of BlackBerry, have been marketing the appeal of their popular Blackberry 8130 smartphone to more than just business professionals. Everyday people are enjoying the features of the Pearl 8130 from Verizon Wireless and Sprint. In this...
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pdastreet.com
Review Summary: The software is the same BlackBerry interface you've come to trust, which means anyone switching from a Palm OS device will need a month just to get used to it. Notable features include a 2-megapixel camera, which we found provided strong color but not...
The Verdict: The software is the same BlackBerry interface you've come to trust, which means anyone switching from a Palm OS device will need a month just to get used to it. Notable features include a 2-megapixel camera, which we found provided strong color but not...
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laptopmag.com
Review Summary: Bundled with Sprint's multimedia offerings, the pocket-friendly BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is a fun phone and a smart buy.
The Verdict: Despite the lack of Wi-Fi capability, we highly recommend the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for Sprint. This slim smart phone juggles multimedia and push e-mail well, and unlike the Verizon Wireless version of this handset, you can watch TV and download tunes...
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letstalk.com
Review Summary: There's a good reason why everyone has been buzzing about the BlackBerry Pearl being available for Sprint and Verizon Wireless: It's the first BlackBerry device that has done an amazing job at integrating cell phone functionality with the company's...
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pcworld.com
Review Summary: The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (aka the Pearl 2) is the second version of the popular phone that fits a modified QWERTY keyboard into a standard candy-bar design. Available for Sprint and Verizon CDMA networks, the 8130 adds built-in GPS, a video camera,...
The Verdict: Version two of this consumer/business hybrid phone works for moderate amounts of e-mail and Internet text input.
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smartdevicecentral.com
Review Summary: EV-DO mavens will be happy as clams with these high-speed, media-enhanced versions of RIM's most popular consumer BlackBerry.
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reviewed.com
The Verdict: The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 brings Research In Motion's Pearl line to Verizon for the first time. Like the Pearl devices available on other networks, the 8130 is a consumer oriented BlackBerry device with a small form factor and a hybrid SureType...
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wirelessinfo.com
The Verdict: We tend to like the BlackBerry phones we review. Their straightforward interfaces make them very easy to pick up and use, they have solid software, and legendary messaging capabilities. The trackball makes navigation incredibly simple, and they usually...
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phonearena.com
Review Summary: The original BlackBerry Pearl marked a shift in philosophy at RIM. Until then the name BlackBerry had been associated with the corporate world, but the Pearl set out to bring the power of the BlackBerry service to the consumer market. It was a hit by...
Price Range: $70.00 - $70.00
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- Pearl 8130 (Silver) (Verizon Wireless)
General
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Product TypeBlackBerry
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Form FactorBar
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Integrated ComponentsVoice recorder, GPS receiver, Digital camera, Digital player
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Width2 in
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Depth0.6 in
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Height4.2 in
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Weight3.4 oz
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Body ColorSilver
Cellular
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TechnologyCDMA
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BandCDMA2000 1X 1900/800
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Service ProviderNot specified
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Operating SystemBlackBerry Handheld Software
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Application SoftwareOrganizer, Browser, Media Player
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Input Device(s)SureType QWERTY keyboard, Keyboard
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Phone Navigation ButtonsTrackball
Messaging & Internet
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Cellular Messaging ServicesSMS, MMS
Communications
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Data TransmissionEV-DO
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Wireless InterfaceBluetooth
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Communication FeaturesInternet browser
Phone Features
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Phone FunctionsVibrating alert
Media Player
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Supported Digital Audio StandardsMP3, MIDI
Memory
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RAM64 MB
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ROM64 MB - Flash
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Supported Flash Memory CardsmicroSDHC, microSD
Digital Camera
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Sensor Resolution2 megapixels
Navigation System
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GPS NavigationGPS receiver
Display
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TypeLCD display
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TechnologyTFT
Connections
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Connector TypeHeadset jack, USB
Battery
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Run Time DetailsTalk - up to 220 min, Standby - up to 216 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
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Included AccessoriesBattery charger , Power adapter, USB cable
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