RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Reviews


3.29 of 5 (by 7 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 67% of reviewers recommend (4 out of 7)

Pros
  • small (5)
  • ease of use (4)
  • camera (3)
  • balckberry (2)
  • ability to personalize (2)
  • mp3 player (1)
Cons
  • freezes sometimes (5)
  • small internal memory (3)
  • deletes data (2)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

“The Blackberry Pearl is almost perfect”

It's tiny, easy to use, and does everything a regular blackberry does.  Even though I've heard complaints about its keyboard but I found it very easy to type.  My only complaint, and I'm not sure if it's the Pearl or Sprint, is that once in while, all my messages will get deleted.  This has led to... read full review »
Posted on Mar 31, 2009
Most Helpful Critical Review

“Good phone but not the best for 2009!”

I definitely like this phone but for the price it just doesn't seem up to par. It feels a little bit outdated. Almost everyone I know has an iPhone so maybe I am just comparing it too much to that phone, which I have to admit, looks and does things in a much cooler way :) Also, I'm a big texter so I'm...

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Posted on Jul 31, 2009

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Reviews

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“good size and shape”

Feels good to use and good set of basic features.
Posted on Oct 08, 2009

“Blackberry delivers with the Pearl 8100”

I really love my pink Blackberry which I affectionately call my pinkberry. Verizon Wireless is my service provider who offers pretty good deals on Blackberries when you're a long time customer or of course signing a contract.

My Blackberry Pearl has been dropped about 100 times but keeps on ticking! One complaint is the keyboard. It's a little small and tough to type on compared to the Apple iPhone, Blackberry touch screen and Blackberry Curve. Other than that, I have been very pleased with the Pearl. The size is reasonable and weight is light.
Posted on Jul 31, 2009

“Great when it works ... a hassle when it doesn't”

The Blackberry 8100 Pearl is a great phone, it really is.  It has changed a lot of what I do, how I receive news, and even how fun it is to drive!

First off, I'm on the Sprint network,  They offer great service and billing and have a great network in the Atlanta area, I can't vouch for other areas in the nation.  From what I hear each service provider's network varies greatly in each metro area.  I also have the $30 a month Blackberry data plan, which includes unlimited text, GPS. internet, and television on this phone.

As far as practical features go, I'd rate the GPS and the internet access... read full review »
Posted on Nov 11, 2008

“I love my blackberry pearl!”

I have had my blackberry pearl for 9 months. I got a refurbished phone and so far have had no problems with it. I use it for calls, texting and as a PDA. I have not used the email service because I do not want to pay the extra charges on my cell phone bill each month. I do use the calendar on my phone, and I do sync it with my computer. Some options on the phone were complicated to find when I first got it. I couldn't figure out how to blue tooth, but one of my students got one and she taught me how! Overall, I have been pleased with the phone.
Posted on Aug 10, 2008

“I think my Black Berry Pearl 8100 is a piece of junk. ”

Black Berry Pearl 8100
I have had this phone for just over a year and already is it broken.  I keep it in a case and take great care of it, it just is not a good phone for a woman on the go.  My back piece does not stay on anymore so my battery is exposed all the time.  My rollerball just stops working at the worst times.  I would not reccommend you buy this phone.  Plus the service is expensive for an already expensive phone. 
Posted on Aug 15, 2008

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