Research In Motion BlackBerry Pearl 8100

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RIM's first BlackBerry with a full set of multimedia features for consumers. Upgrades over the 7100 series include a camera, memory card slot, music player, and voice dialing. The 8100 series is also lighter and thinner, and replaces the scroll wheel with a 4-way trackball. Other features include EDGE data, Bluetooth 2.0, SureType text keypad, and push email.

Offered By: 

• AT&T  Discontinued
• Cellular One / Dobson  Discontinued
• SunCom  Discontinued
• T-Mobile  Discontinued

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Modes	GSM 850 / GSM 900 / GSM 1800 / GSM 1900
Weight	3.16 oz   (90 g)
Dimensions	4.2" x 2" x 0.57"   (107 x 51 x 14.5 mm)
Form Factor	Bar Internal Antenna
Battery	Talk: 3.5 hours max.   (210 minutes) Standby: 360 hours max.   (15 days) 900 mAh   LiIon
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 240 x 260 pixels Colors: 65,536 (16-bit)
Platform / OS	(proprietary)
Processor	?
Memory	64 MB   (internal memory available to user for storage)
Phone Book Capacity	shared memory
FCC ID	L6ARBE40GW » (Approved Aug 16, 2006)

Features	Ungroup Features   + Show Missing Features
Accessibility
Digital TTY/TDD	Yes
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
Polyphonic Ringtones	Yes
Ringer Profiles	Yes
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Supported Profiles: HFP, HSP, (DUN, OPP, PBA) version 2.0
PC Sync	Yes
USB	built-in mini-USB jack
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Supported Formats: MP3
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
Flight Mode	Yes
High-Speed Data	Technology: EDGE
WAP / Web Browser	Yes
Input
Predictive Text Entry	SureType
Side Keys	voice key on left / volume, camera keys on right
Text Keyboard	Layout: 20-Key
Memory
Memory Card Slot	Card Type: microSD (TransFlash) located under battery
Messaging
Email Client	Yes
Instant Messaging	Yes
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	2-Way: Yes
Music
Music Player	Supported Formats: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 1+ megapixel LED flash / white balance control
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
To-Do List	Yes
Software
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	Yes
Voice
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	Yes
Push-To-Talk	Some versions only Type: Kodiak RTX
Speaker Phone	Yes

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• In Depth: Phone Scoop's full Review of the Research In Motion BlackBerry Pearl 8100
• In Depth: Hands-On with the BlackBerry 8100 Pearl at CTIA Fall 2006
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