Blackberry 8100 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Der neue BlackBerry ist da: diesmal nicht im üblichen Breitformat, sondern in Verkleidung eines ganz gewöhnlichen Handys. Aber natürlich nach wie vor mit Push-Mail. Außerdem: mit einem Slot für Speicherkarten, Bluetooth sowie Quadband.

Verdict: Finger weg von dieser Brombeere: Nicht Fisch, nicht Fleisch, eignet sich das BlackBerry Pearl 8100 weder zur Mail-Maschine noch zum Handy

Pros: First BlackBerry to offer a 1.3-megapixel camera, music and video playback; expandable memory, mapping application; superior push e-mail capabilities, EDGE support; Bluetooth.

Verdict: Though nothing revolutionary, the addition of multimedia features and the already solid e-mail capabilities make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl an attractive device for business users and consumers alike.

Award: Editor's Choice!

Review summary: The classic design of BlackBerry handhelds is unmistakable.

Pros: Fantastic svelte design, scroll ball is an improvement over the wheel, built-in camera, email and internet access

Cons: Scroll ball takes some getting used to, camera zoom requires bright conditions to focus

Verdict: This sleek, black number can now properly be called a phone rather than a PDA with all the bulk that such a term implies.