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T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8120


(3.5 out of 5)

MSRP: $149


A compact and multimedia friendly smart phone that can make unlimited calls over Wi-Fi.

Review date: Apr 15, 2008

Looking to ditch the landline and keep on top of your inbox? Take a good look at the Wi-Fi–enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8120 from T-Mobile, which enables users to make unlimited calls over their home network and at hotspots for $9.99 per month. The latest Pearl boasts enhanced multimedia capabilities and a friendlier-looking interface than T-Mobile’s BlackBerry 8100. While it looks nearly identical to the 8120 in AT&T’s lineup, support for T-Mobile’s HotSpot @Home service makes this the more compelling option. The SureType keyboard remains a bit challenging to use for smart phone newbies, but overall we like this stylish and full-featured device. BlackBerry Pearl 8120 Design and Interface The titanium-silver Pearl 8120 is the exact same size as the 8130, measuring in at a slim 4.2 x 2.0 x 0.6 inches. It’s also marginally lighter, weighing just 3.2 ounces (versus 3.4 ounces). Like the 8130, it has an improved outer shell and includes a microSD/SDHC Card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack for listening to tunes on the go. The 8120 also sports the same crisp and bright 2.3-inch, 240 x 260-pixel display.

ProsCons
  • Wi-Fi–calling capability
  • Superior battery life
  • 3.5mm stereo jack
  • Includes instant messaging clients
  • Some calls didn’t connect
  • Browser doesn’t automatically switch between EDGE and Wi-Fi
  • Mediocre camcorder
  • No GPS

Read Full Review @ LaptopMag.com by Todd Haselton