It's tiny and email/phone are solid. That's all I ask.
e-mail addict, simple is good, appreciative of good service
Pros
always-on e-mail, long battery life, reasonably priced, small form factor
Cons
Track ball is imprecise, keyboard
OCT
5
2007
Blackberry - Pearl Smartphone Cell Phone —
The Pearl is my first PDA, having been a phone guy until recently. I like it a lot. Size matters to me (I refuse to wear a device - other than a gun - in a holster outside my pants), so I love that the Pearl is smaller than most phones.
The keys are tight and can be tricky for a guy with big thumbs. But you get used to it, and the smart typing program amazes me every day (in a year, I'll HATE it when it guesses wrong on the word I'm typing).
Web surfing, even on .mobile sites, sucks. But that's not what I bought it for. I knew it wasn't an iPhone.
The UI for phone and email are fine. Not spectacular, but they work. Track ball is a little slippery but you can slow it down which helps.
Haven't had any problems with the phone, hearing or being heard, and what issues have crept up are network related. That's another review.
Blackberry - Pearl Smartphone Cell Phone is recommended by BCop
Type PDA / Cell Phone
Display 16-bit (64k colors) Color
Installed Memory 64 MB
Technical Features
Input Method Microphone • QWERTY Keyboard with Backlit
Interface Type USB • Bluetooth Wireless Technology
PDA Special Features Vibration Notification • Sound Notification • Led Notification • GSM • Cellular Phone • MPEG-4 Video Player •...
Expansion Slot MicroSD
Security Features Security Password • Keyboard Lock
Dimensions
Height 4.2 in.
Depth 0.57 in.
Weight 3.1 oz.
Width 1.97 in.
Miscellaneous
Product ID 37429787
Included Accessories Charger Adapter
Release Date 12 September, 2006
Display
Display Technology Color
Screen Resolution 240 x 260
Color Depth 16-bit (64k colors)
Voice Recorder With Voice Recorder
Audio Output Built in Speaker
Built-in Digital Camera Built-in Digital Camera
Digital Camera Resolution 1.3 Megapixels
Digital Photography Features Video Capture Capability
Built-in Music Player MP3 Player
Communication
Wireless Capabilities Built-in Modem • Built-in Wireless • Bluetooth
Battery
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Standby Time 360 Hours
Battery Life 3.5 Hours