- First BlackBerry handheld with a camera (1.3 MP camera with built-in flash and digital zoom)
- First BlackBerry handheld with expansion memory support (Micro-SD)
- A powerful 312 MHz Intel® XScale® cellular processor with 64 MB flash memory, providing the ability to store and run enterprise, personal productivity and game applications
- Fast web browsing, application processing and attachment viewing
- Comprehensive phone features with intuitive call management capabilities such as smart dialling, conference calling, speed dial and call forwarding
- High resolution, light-sensing screen - optimises LCD screen lighting levels automatically for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing
- Bluetooth® support and built-in speakerphone for hands-free operation
- Quad-band network support for international connectivity
- Easy-to-use SureType™ keyboard technology that combines phone and QWERTY keyboard layouts with intuitive software for quick and accurate dialling and typing
- Customers with BlackBerry Enterprise Server™ 4.1.2 or higher can use the built-in IT management tools to remotely control the use of the camera and expansion memory.
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The BlackBerry® Pearlâ„¢ 8100 smartphone is one of the world’s smallest smartphones and packs all of the power you expect from a BlackBerry® smartphone. It comes complete with digital camera, multimedia capabilities and expandable memory. And it offers users everything else you would expect from a BlackBerry smartphone â€" including phone, email, web browser, text messaging (SMS and MMS), instant messaging, organizer applications and more.
The BlackBerry Pearl smartphone is small enough to take anywhere. It’s the ultimate combination of brains and beauty.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Have used a Pearl for about 2 years. Was previously resistant to the lure of Blackberrys but gave in and am now an avid convert. How would I manage without it at work?
It is similar sized to standard mobile phones but has more keys and a better screen. Synchronisation with MS Outlook works well. I have used my phone for mainly e-mail, probably sending about up to 20 messages a day from the Pearl. After practice, quite long e-mails are easy. As the device is compact, it is usable to type e-mails whilst walking, using the thumb of the hand holding the phone (briefcase in other hand!). Much easier to type than texting on a normal mobile phone. My main gripe, and the reason I have upgraded the phone is the predictive text facility. Due to each key representing two characters, this facility attempts to form words whilst you hammer away at the key pad. A lot of the time it gets the words right. However, a lot of the time it is downright annoying and time-consuming to form the words you want rather than what it wants. The camera and media player seem quite good, which is a bonus as they were not high priority in choosing this device.
I am in the process of upgrading to a Blackberry 8900 with a full keyboard which will overcome my main niggle with the Pearl. The 8900 is bigger though and will be less convenient to carry in a trouser or shirt pocket.
Overall, if you want a mobile e-mail device which is smaller than a traditional Blackberry, the Pearl is an invaluable tool.
It is similar sized to standard mobile phones but has more keys and a better screen. Synchronisation with MS Outlook works well. I have used my phone for mainly e-mail, probably sending about up to 20 messages a day from the Pearl. After practice, quite long e-mails are easy. As the device is compact, it is usable to type e-mails whilst walking, using the thumb of the hand holding the phone (briefcase in other hand!). Much easier to type than texting on a normal mobile phone. My main gripe, and the reason I have upgraded the phone is the predictive text facility. Due to each key representing two characters, this facility attempts to form words whilst you hammer away at the key pad. A lot of the time it gets the words right. However, a lot of the time it is downright annoying and time-consuming to form the words you want rather than what it wants. The camera and media player seem quite good, which is a bonus as they were not high priority in choosing this device.
I am in the process of upgrading to a Blackberry 8900 with a full keyboard which will overcome my main niggle with the Pearl. The 8900 is bigger though and will be less convenient to carry in a trouser or shirt pocket.
Overall, if you want a mobile e-mail device which is smaller than a traditional Blackberry, the Pearl is an invaluable tool.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Was looking for a telep[hone which would enable me to get on line easily, send and retrieve email all at a reasonable price.
The product performs well. I retrieve email online because the device only supports direct email through a Blackberry Server. I have found it easy to use, it is smaller than other Blackberry devices and so fits into my pocket easily.
The product performs well. I retrieve email online because the device only supports direct email through a Blackberry Server. I have found it easy to use, it is smaller than other Blackberry devices and so fits into my pocket easily.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Believe me, I think I must have used most mobile on the market some time or the other. Okay that's an exaggeration the does feel like it as I get through two mobiles a year. I currently use and I find and this Blackberry Pearl. If you compare the iPhone with a Blackberry Pearl the Blackberry Pearl wins hands down, though the Blackberry Pearl is for business use, I tend to use it more for both personal and business use of then I use the iPhone. It is compact and has stacks of useful features with one or two eccentric featres like the rollball and the two letters to each button making texting a bit taxing but pretty easy after a bit of practice.
I find the phone quick to start up ie within 20 seconds. On start it shows my unread emails from my business, BT and Mac accounts and text messages. Brilliant. Excellent programmes including diary, camera phone with flash, e-mail, web browsing, mp3 player, video, picture gallery alarm etc and to be honest I can't fault it. It is small enough to but my trouser pocket and walk round without an unsightly bulge. I must admit I'm not into bulky phones.
I note that quite a few people do not seem to like this phone but I work on the basis that you need to read the manual, learn the features and have a phone for at least a few months then make a decision. I think I am justified in giving this phone a rave review and I am currently due upgrade to my mobile and I have decided not to upgrade my iPhone to the new version but I will certainly consider upgrading my Blackberry to the next level.
I find the phone quick to start up ie within 20 seconds. On start it shows my unread emails from my business, BT and Mac accounts and text messages. Brilliant. Excellent programmes including diary, camera phone with flash, e-mail, web browsing, mp3 player, video, picture gallery alarm etc and to be honest I can't fault it. It is small enough to but my trouser pocket and walk round without an unsightly bulge. I must admit I'm not into bulky phones.
I note that quite a few people do not seem to like this phone but I work on the basis that you need to read the manual, learn the features and have a phone for at least a few months then make a decision. I think I am justified in giving this phone a rave review and I am currently due upgrade to my mobile and I have decided not to upgrade my iPhone to the new version but I will certainly consider upgrading my Blackberry to the next level.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awful
This phone drives me crazy, as it seems to do others. Amongst other things the predictive text is absolutely awful and the keyboard keys have a tendency to 'bounce', thus creating... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Phill
easy
to start with i'm in my fifties and for years i tried to keep up with all the new mobile phones.
then i thought sod it, so i brought a camera that took lovely pictures, a ipod... Read more
then i thought sod it, so i brought a camera that took lovely pictures, a ipod... Read more
Published 1 month ago by captainkernow
stay clear
I brought this phone as replacement of my sony ericcson mini xperia. What a big mistake. Where do I start. Phone takes ages to load up which is not good. Keypad is small. Read more
Published 6 months ago by steve260
Pleased with my pearl
Got this new, without a sim card as i already had my Orange pay as you go sim. Excellent phone,aesthetically pleasing to look at and handle, still taking my time to explore its... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Luke O
THIRD PARTY PURCHASES
ORDERED THIS PRODUCT, WHICH WAS DELIVERED EARLIER THAN ANTICIPATED - GREAT !!!! UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME I NEED TO RETURN IT. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Angel
BLACKBERRY 8100
THIS PHONE LOOKS NICE AND FEELS NICE BUT DOES'NT PERFORM HOW IT SHOULD!BIG PROBLEMS WITH BLUETOOTH CONNECTION-IN FACT COULD'NT CONNECT AT ALL! Read more
Published 12 months ago by MALTBYPHIL.
Does the job if you want it for e-mails
Have wanted a Blackberry for a while but couldn't afford a new one at the time, saw this item for a good price and snapped it up. Read more
Published 12 months ago by AJ
Uses BlackBerry Pearl 8100
Bought to replace a similar broken phone. Attractive price and phone as advertised but no charging or USB lead etc provided. Read more
Published 16 months ago by C. D. C. Bradshaw
BB Pearl - Robust
Had one for about 2 years now.
On the phone for approx 2 hours a day plus numerous emails.
Has fallen out of my pocket whilst working up step ladders from around 6 ft and... Read more
On the phone for approx 2 hours a day plus numerous emails.
Has fallen out of my pocket whilst working up step ladders from around 6 ft and... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Tony2020
PISSED OFF!
the phone is meant to be sim free, but its not cos i just put in my vodafone sim and its showing invalid sim!
Published 19 months ago by KUNNEZ
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