BlackBerry Pearl January 1st, 2007 | by Stewart Wolpin
Full Review - Conclusion
Conclusion
While it looks sleek and fancy, there is no reason for a shrunken BlackBerry if it means shrunken text-input functionality. Still, if you don't plan to compose long responses, but rather seek a little entertainment and have a desire to snap a candid picture to accompany your e-mail without looking like a hip-holster geek then you qualify as a Pearl diver.
Pros
• Sleek and sexy looks
• Pocket-sized and lightweight
• 1.3 MP camera
• Digital music player
• Loud and clear conversations
Cons
• Awkward QWERTY keyboard
• Poorly-designed multimedia options and playback
• Poorly positioned microSD slot
by Carine on November 8, 2009:
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