Blackberry - Pearl Smartphone Cell Phone

Blackberry - Pearl Smartphone Cell Phone Reviews


3.95 of 5
(by 20 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 79% of reviewers recommend (15 out of 20)

Pros
  • long battery life (11)
  • compact (10)
  • bluetooth (8)
  • always on e mail (8)
  • 1.3 megapixel camera (7)
  • digital resolution (7)
Cons
  • scratches easy (9)
  • keyboard (9)
  • it freezes every now and then (5)
  • expensive service (4)
  • bad functionality (4)
  • doesn't take videos (4)
  • poor camera (3)
  • keyboard numbers are not the same (3)
  • slower web browsing (2)
  • volume is not loud enough at top level (2)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

The blackberry pearl is a great phone!  I've had great reception and love the data plan that comes with the blackberry.  It is a little more expensive than a standard cell phone plan because blackberry offers 24/7 internet and email.  I really like having the data plan, but it does run about $30 per...

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Posted on Jul 31, 2009
Most Helpful Critical Review

you push my buttons!

Some of the features on this phone are a bit difficult. If I don't lock the keypad, then whenever I happen to sit against the keys inadvertently, I can hear them being pushed. It also will call someone when I don't even know it. I can lock it; I just forget, then I hear someone on the other end yelling...

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Posted on Aug 18, 2008

Blackberry - Pearl Smartphone Cell Phone Reviews

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I love how the blackberry pearl phone fits so unobtrusively into my pocket. It is extremely slim and lightweight so I take it everywhere.

It is does freeze up occasionally, though but only very rarely and never for more than a couple of hours.

Posted on Sep 30, 2009

I got this with my 2 year contract. great phone for starters, I love the easy to use keyboard. I love to text with this phone. I hate the fact that if you get a number with letter in it you cant figure it out like call 1800 kmart, for example you have no idea what kmart is on key board. but that is the way most phones are anyways. I didnt get a data or internet plan due to budget reasons but it does bb messanger and instant messaging, i never used. it is perfect size not to small and not to big. I know alot of people that have this phone and well all like it. Sometimes i remdomly will turn on emergency...

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Posted on Sep 29, 2010
I just could not live without my blackberry pearl. I can invite my husband to my daily calender updates so that he will know what is going on with the family. I can chat with all of my friends that have a blackberry as well with the messenger. I even have the ability to check my emails on the go so that I never miss and email. The photos that I take when I am out are amazing.
Posted on Aug 21, 2008
This phone is terrific! The only short coming is  that unless you lock the key pad, you end up doing some crazy stuff while your phone is in your pocket. I've managed to turn my signal off, activate the voice control, and dial assorted numbers, without even knowing it! But the pros outweigh the cons in this savvy little device.
Posted on Aug 13, 2008

The Blackberry Pearl Smart phone is not a good choice if you are looking to text message alot or access the internet with this phone.  I found both to be challenging utilizing the phone and it takes quite a bit of time compared to other phones.  I would not recommend this phone to anyone.  It does have some nice features, but they do not measure up enough to make it worth the price.

The cell phone battery tends to lose charge fairly quickly, especially if you use any of the programs on the phone.  I have also noticed problems with the some of the programs locking up and quiting and I have...

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Posted on Mar 03, 2009

i have the blackberry pearl (pink) and I LOVE IT! I couldn't live without it.  The first one I had, had some issues.  My trackball wouldn't click, then my "radio" broke on it and I got a new one.  I love it!!!!!  I have an app for everything I need.  I put a memory card in there and I have over 600 pictures currently.  It's amazing.  I have verizon, so I have the 3G network, and I get service absolutly everywhere.  I have never lost a signal.  Only place I find my internet slow is in my break room at work.  MY PHONE EVEN WORKS IN ********!!! Now thats saying something.  Anyone giving...

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Posted on Aug 03, 2009
The Blackberry cell phone is a great phone. I have seen it once or twice and would love to have one. But it is out of my price range. I can only afford offers like Free phone with two year contract.
Posted on Aug 15, 2008
I received the blackberry pearl as a gift for valentines day. The size is perfect to slip into pocket or side of purse. The only draw back for me, was the double letters on the keys, I didn't like that.
Posted on Jul 29, 2008
This phone is great.  It has all the bells and whistles for the person that uses computers daily; email, internet and more.  It also has lots of things that you can add on by downloading.  The only thing that I don't like about the phone and maybe it's just my problem, but after several months of charging the phone, the connection where you insert the charger is oversized or something because the cord slips out and doesn't charge the phone completely.
Posted on Aug 15, 2008

Blackberry Pearl Cell Phone:

 I always have problems when I am texting or even dialing on my cell phone. The buttons are too small and I am always having to re-read the message to make necessary corrections. The rolling ball sticks quite a bit and I've only had this phone for about 6 months. I also wish the phone had a still type feature when you are taking pictures. I try and hold the phone as still as possible when taking pictures but it almost always seems to come out blurry. My reccomendation would be to possibly purchase the newer blackberry that are out there instead of this less inexpensive...

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Posted on Jul 27, 2008

The does everything phone

This phone is the best phone that I have ever purchased.  I actually damaged it and had to rebuy it.  And I paid full price I liked it so much.  There is an ease to texting with the keyboard like number pad.  This phone is so smart if you don't know how to do something, it will tell you in the help section.  Great tech phone, ever for business person.  Keep up to date and in touch with everyone by using the email feature. I would recommend this phone for everyone.
Posted on Jun 24, 2008
The Pearl is a great phone for people who want the convenience of a small cellphone, but want to be able to text without hitting keys three times.  The phone could use a bigger camera (which the newer models have) and video capabilities.  Good speaker-phone and battery life.
Posted on May 21, 2008

 The Blackberry Pearl smartphone has become an indispensable part of my life.

It is easy to use which I appreciate. I don't like complicated gadgets. It is just the right size

and I like the case it comes in to protect the phone from going on if I am not using it.

It has a camera for easy shots when something comes up I would like to take a photo of.

I always carry my phone with me but not an extra camera. I would highly recommend this

phone to anyone who is out there looking for one. I have not regretted the purchase.

Posted on Aug 01, 2008

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