| Design | 4/5 |
| Display & Interface | 3.5/5 |
| Calling | 5/5 |
| Talk time | 3.5/5 |
| Messaging | 4/5 |
| Music | 3.5/5 |
| Video | 3/5 |
| Camera | 3/5 |
| Memory | 2.5/5 |
| Web browsing | 3.5/5 |
| Connectivity | 4/5 |
| Productivity | 3/5 |
| Scheduling | 4/5 |
| Laptop sidekick | 3/5 |
| Navigation | 0/5 |
| Gaming | 3.5/5 |
| Mobile services | 3.5/5 |
| Accessories | 3.5/5 |
| Value | 4/5 |
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Pros:
UMA calling is a cheap and convenient. Slightly improved hardware design. |
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Cons:
Interface polished, but not much improved. Lacks impressive media playing and Web browsing options. |
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| The BlackBerry Pearl is ultimately a likable phone, and one we've had no trouble recommending. For such a small smartphone, it has plenty of features, and presents them in a way that is easy to follow for new smartphone users, clearly its target audience. The Pearl 8120 on T-Mobile is a great addition to the Pearl lineup with its UMA calling. We like any option that improves reception and cuts calling costs in one fell swoop. We'd like it even more if the phone had the 3G networking and GPS navigation of its competitor cousins, but for many customers, the HotSpot @Home service will be an even smarter option than those features. |
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