BlackBerry Pearl 8120

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 294 reviews of BlackBerry Pearl 8120. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and design. The durability and size are also mentioned favorably. Views about the camera and usability are mixed, and there are some negative reviews about the GPS navigation and battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Pearl 8120

alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 user reviews of BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the design and durability. The price and size are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the performance and usability, while some have doubts about the camera.

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62% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Pearl 8120

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the portability.

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51% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

Blackberry Pearl 8120

Research in Motion's latest BlackBerry Pearl handset, the 8120, sets a new cell-phone standard for delivering business-class e-mail and great multimedia in a small, sleek package.

Excellent multimedia features and Wi-Fi Elegant design

Available only to corporate buyers Captured video looked grainy

Given its chic design and multimedia chops, it's a pity that AT&T has chosen to make the Pearl 8120 available only to corporate buyers. But I wouldn't be surprised to see a consumer model appear soon, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Pearl to...

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Yardena Arar (pcworld.com)

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (T-Mobile)

T-Mobile isn't the first U.S. carrier to offer the Wi-Fi-equipped BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (AT&T Wireless launched its 8120 earlier this year), but T-Mobile's version has a decidedly consumer spin. Thanks to T-Mobile's innovative HotSpot@Home technology,...

Can transfer calls from Wi-Fi to cell ; Lots of potentially useful software

Case color is mousy, UI is cartoonish ; UMA requires extra-cost service

Sleek Pearl lets consumers use Wi-Fi to boost call quality where cell signals falter.

May, 2008

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (T-Mobile)

The latest BlackBerry Pearl makes calls over both cellular and wireless networks.

Wi-Fi and cellular calling. Slim and attractive. Outstanding e-mail software and IM clients.

Keys are a bit slippery. Camera could be better.

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Apr, 2008

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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Cell Phone

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is the first in RIM's line of petite handsets to support Wi-Fi for speedy Web surfing and e-mail management.

Excellent multimedia features and Wi-Fi ; Elegant design

Available only to corporate buyers ; Captured video looked grainy

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

RIM BlackBerry 8120 Pearl (AT&T)

The latest BlackBerry Pearl improves on an already excellent device.

Slim and attractive. Outstanding e-mail software. Improved Web browser and headphone jack. More conveniently placed memory card slot.

Keys a bit slippery. No integrated IM client. Can't make calls via Wi-Fi.

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Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Bonnie Cha (cnet.com)

BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (AT&T) review: BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (AT&T)

You knew it was just a matter of time before one of the GSM carriers got a hold of the next-gen RIM BlackBerry Pearl after Verizon Wireless released the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130 . And that lucky carrier would be AT&T . Today, AT&T introduced the RIM...

The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 for AT&T brings Wi-Fi to the slim smartphone, along with an improved Web browser and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities. The handset also has integrated Bluetooth, strong e-mail capabilities, and solid...

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 lacks 3G support and GPS. The SureType keyboard still requires a learning curve, and there was a slight background hiss during phone calls.

The addition of Wi-Fi and other enhancements make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 a nice upgrade, but we couldn't help wanting a little more from the smartphone.

Mar, 2008

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Expert review by : Christopher Null (wired.com)

Review: RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120

What RIM's aversion to 3G is we'll never figure out. With version 8120, RIM updates its beloved Pearl smartphone with Wi-Fi but still omits a...

Camera upgraded to 2-megapixels plus flash and video capability. Software is somewhat better at word detection and correction; even works well with odd, multi-word URLs. Crazy loud speakerphone. Very sensitive mic offered exceptional call quality in...

Pearl keyboard still not for everyone. Lack of 3G is absurd. No GPS

Mar, 2008

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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 (AT&T)

AT&T's new BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is a pleasing encore to the original and wildly popular Pearl 8100. The latest model adds a lot of cool upgrades, including a better camera, an improved Web browser, more conveniently placed memory card slot, and a jack...

Slim and attractive. Outstanding e-mail software. Improved Web browser and headphone jack. More conveniently placed memory card slot

Keys a bit slippery. No integrated IM client. Can't make calls via Wi-Fi

The latest BlackBerry Pearl is still a well-designed, user-friendly messaging phone, but it offers more features and has better music capabilities than the previous model.

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Expert review by : ZDNet (zdnet.com)

BlackBerry Pearl 8120

A sexy, full-featured smartphone that sorely needs faster Web access.

Thin and super light weight, Navigation virtually lag-free, WiFi, Fun Facebook application

No 3G or HSDPA, No widescreen for video, Poor quality camera

Nov, 2007

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Expert review by : Naomi Graychase (enterprisemobiletoday.com)

Review: T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120

Released earlier this year, the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from T-Mobile is one of the most Wi-Fi-friendly mobile phones currently available to consumers. Along with integrated 802.11g Wi-Fi, it works with T-Mobile's Unlimited HotSpot Calling plan (a new...

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Feb, 2009

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