BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Reviews

Summary
alaTest has collected and analysed 148 reviews of BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from international magazines and websites.

Verdict
Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 73/100. Comparing these reviews to 477934 other Mobile Phones reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 89/100 = Very Good.

Summary
Multimedia smart phone for style-conscious consumers and successor to the BlackBerry Pearl 8100

Pros
Wi-Fi ; 3.5mm headphone jack ; external microSD slot

Cons
Smallish screen ; average camera ; lack of 3G

Verdict
The 8120 Pearl is a tidy addition to the BlackBerry family and irons out our niggles with its predecessor. That said, if you already own an 8100 we're not sure if it's worth buying the 8120 unless you value the updated features it has to offer.

Summary
blackberry pearl 8120 review: The sleek titanium finish and slim candy-bar form factor suggest a Blackberry that will appeal to more than the business sector. Video recording and a user-friendly Facebook application will attract those who have ...

Pros
Thin and super light weight, Navigation virtually lag-free, WiFi, Fun Facebook application, No 3G or HSDPA, No widescreen for video, Poor quality camera

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

Summary
RIM is clearly trying to cater for its business base and its consumer following. Does the Pearl 8120 satisfy both camps?

Verdict
With the Pearl 8120, RIM is clearly trying to push further into the consumer's consciousness and retain its business fans too. The device doesn't go far enough to capture all consumers - where's the 3G and the oodles of internal memory, for example- ...

Summary
The sleek titanium finish and slim candy-bar form factor suggest a Blackberry that will appeal to more than the business sector. Video recording and a user-friendly Facebook application will attract those who have previously thought a Blackberry was ...

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

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

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

Pros
Wi-Fi ; 3.5mm headphone jack ; external microSD slot

Cons
Smallish screen ; average camera ; lack of 3G

Verdict
The 8120 Pearl is a tidy addition to the BlackBerry family and irons out our niggles with its predecessor. That said, if you already own an 8100 we're not sure if it's worth buying the 8120 unless you value the updated features it has to offer.

Summary
RIM was up against it when it launched the revamped BlackBerry Pearl last November, going head-to-head with the much-hyped iPhone. But a few months into the battle, it seems the business brand of choice has achieved a crossover handset with the ...

Pros
Wi-Fi, Handy Push Email, Business functions with consumer appeal

Cons
Outdated interface, Small screen, No 3G

Verdict
A bit old-fashioned in some ways, but more than capable of providing you with all that you'll need from a PDA

Summary
If you're looking for a sleek and phone-like BlackBerry, the upgraded Pearl 8120 does a competent job. Wi-Fi support is welcome, but we'd prefer 3G connectivity as well.

Pros
Small and neat, Includes Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headset jack, Accessible SDHC-compatible microSD card slot

Cons
No 3G connectivity, Screen small for viewing email attachments and web sites, SureType text entry system will not suit everyone, No hardware controls for music playback

Verdict
If you're looking for a sleek and phone-like BlackBerry, the upgraded Pearl 8120 does a competent job. Wi-Fi support is welcome, but we'd prefer 3G connectivity as well...

Summary
Can the Pearl 2 impress?

Pros
Wi-Fi, video recording, spell check, 2 megapixel camera, external memory slot

Cons
No touchscreen, keyboard takes some getting used to

Verdict
The addition of Wi-Fi, the upgrade in digital camera quality and adding of flash and video capabilities make this one consumer friendly BlackBerry

Summary
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.

Pros
Elegant design, Excellent multimedia features and Wi-Fi

Cons
Captured video looked grainy, Available only to corporate buyers

Verdict
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 ...

Summary
AT&T has just rolled out the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 that comes with 802.11g WiFi connectivity, giving you yet another option to surf the Internet just in case that EDGE connection of yours starts to act up again. Unfortunately, this WiFi-enabled ...