The BlackBerry 8100 combines a compact keyboard with the legendary BlackBerry connect email program, to give you the ultimate office on the go. With the ability to open word, excel, power point and most other attachments, you can put your email on steroids with the BlackBerry software. The slim design gives you a less than traditional look from typical Blackberry's, but with all the same features and conveniences. The compact keyboard puts 2 letters on each key, which gives excellent accuracy when using predictive text input. Other features such as Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE and a Quad-band GSM antenna make this world phone a winner.
The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is not only thinner and lighter, it also sports a memory card slot, a music player, and voice dialing. Other features, such as Bluetooth 2.0, EDGE high-speed data, and the popular SureType keypad make this a complete mobile office solution. And of course, legendary BlackBerry push email is fully supported on the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl.
Design Like the BlackBerry 7105t, the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is a departure from the form factor of previous BlackBerry devices. This BlackBerry handset is far more phone-like, and RIM's engineers have managed to fit a QWERTY keyboard onto the handset's slim frame. Each button on the keyboard shares two letters and the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl's handset's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.
The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl sports a large 240 x 260 screen that supports over 65,000 colors-- plenty of real estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging sessions, and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry trackwheel has been replaced on this model with an innovative four-way trackball placed below the screen. On the rear of the handheld, you'll find a 1.3-megapixel camera and a self portrait mirror. The handheld's microSD memory card slot is located inside the device, behind the battery. There's also a standard 2.5mm headset jack that can be used with the included headset, as well as a mini-USB port for data connectivity.
Calling Features All the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. The handset's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device hands-free, or if you prefer, you can use a wireless headset via the BlackBerry 8100 handheld's built-in Bluetooth capability. A vibrating alert, speed dial, and a contacts list/address book (limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory) are also included. Any of the phone's 32 included polyphonic ringtones can be used to create caller-specific ringers, so you can know who's calling without having to look at the handset. More ringtones are available from T-Mobile's t-zones mobile Web service. A new feature, speaker independent voice dialing, allows you to call contacts with the sound of your voice. No prior voice training is required; you can just say a contact's name to call them.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools While the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl is a different kind of BlackBerry device, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry service plans from T-Mobile, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).
If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. All your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are instantaneously synchronized instantaneously with your desktop. Make meeting requests, invite new attendees, and more, all on your BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. Users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server support can manually sync with their desktop calendars and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.
Use the BlackBerry 8100 handset's Web browser to access the Internet from the palm of your hand. Browse Web sites, get up-to-date stock quotes, read the latest news, check weather reports, and more--all at fast speeds, thanks to support for T-Mobile's EDGE high speed data network. Instant messaging and wireless messaging are also built into the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl. The handheld supports AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ instant messaging, as well as SMS text messaging. MMS messages can be received and forwarded.
The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl ships with a number of tools, including a calculator, a calendar, an alarm, and a to-do list.
Imaging and Entertainment The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl really kicks the fun up a notch with the inclusion of a 1.3-megapixel camera that features an LED flash and white balance controls. How about some music? The handheld's music player supports playback of your tunes in MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ formats. The handheld is also compatible with Java application and game downloads (available via the t-zones service).
Vital Statistics The BlackBerry 8100 Pearl weighs 3.16 ounces and measures 4.2 by 2.00 by 0.57 inches. Its lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time and up to 360 hours of digital standby time. It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies. The phone comes with a one-year limited warranty.
Full Specifications: RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Features :- Product Line: BlackBerry Pearl
- Cell Phone Type: Smartphone
- Cell Network Technology: GSM
- Wireless Technology: Bluetooth
- Supported Memory: MicroSD
- Megapixels: 1.3 Megapixels
- Operating System: BlackBerry Handheld Software
- Screen Size: 2.8 in.
- Supported Media Format: MIDI, AMR, AAC +, MP3, AAC
- Key Functions: Digital Camera
- Messaging: MMS, E-Mail, SMS, WWW
- Digital Camera: Yes
- Network Technology: GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Digital Camera Features Display - Display Type: TFT active matrix
- Display Resolution: 320 x 240
Power Managment - Battery Technology: Lithium
General Product Info
- Height: 4.2 in
- Width: 2 in
- Depth: 0.6 in
- Weight: 3.2 oz
- Warranty Information: 1 year warranty
- Base Warranty: 1 year warranty
- Also known as: Blackberry, Research In Motion CNETRIMPEARL
- Manufacturer Part: No. 8100
- Model Pearl: 8100
- UPC: 610214613370
- Company Info: RIM
- Dimension: 4.2 in x 2 in x 0.6 in (HxWxD)
User Reviews: RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Pros: - Portability with great functionality.
- Big screen, Nice camera, Expandable memory.
- The phone is sleek and stylish, has tons of features.
- Fast internet speed, web search has very good speed especially at T-Mobile Hotspots.
- Perfect size.
- Wonderful media player.
- Easy texting because of qwerty keyboard.
- Easily fits into a shirt or pants pocket.
Cons: - The qwerty keyboard is kinda small.
- It takes time to adjust from the scroll wheel to the trackball.
- It's so light that it's very susceptible to damage.
- No GPS.
- No flash media player.
- Battery life not long enough.
- Long load times.
