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| INFOSYNC TV | By Philip Berne, Friday 21 December 2007 |
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| RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (Verizon Wireless) | Review » Scoreboard » Specs » |
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_it00.jpg) Is this the best Pearl of the bunch? It certainly is an enticing phone, and RIM has quietly addressed some of the aesthetic issues that bothered us so much in the original. The original phone packed the stodgy BlackBerry OS into a slick, little device. The new Pearl 8130 gives the OS a haircut and a new suit to wear, and it makes the phone much more pleasant to be around. There's still room for improvement. Some advanced multimedia features, like a great music player and some 3G services, would be nice, as would a desktop-grade browser. Still, potential BlackBerry users should think twice about other devices if you haven't taken a look at this Pearl. Release: November 2007. Price: $170.
Pros: A quick Pearl with GPS and fast networking. Interface just a bit prettier. Very good call quality. Nice music options, even without a music store.
Cons: Keyboard still a bit cramped and slick. Interface could use a modern update. Web browser very basic compared to competition.
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