Blackberry Pearl 8120 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: You knew it was just a matter of time before one of the GSM carriers got a hold of the next-gen RIM BlackBerry Pearl after Verizon Wireless released the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130. And that lucky carrier would be AT&T. Today, AT&T introduced the RIM BlackB

Pros: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 for AT&T brings Wi-Fi to the slim smartphone, along with an improved Web browser and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities. The handset also has integrated Bluetooth, strong e-mail capabilities, and solid mul

Cons: The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 lacks 3G support and GPS. The SureType keyboard still requires a learning curve, and there was a slight background hiss during phone calls.

Verdict: The addition of Wi-Fi and other enhancements make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 a nice upgrade, but we couldn't help wanting a little more from the smartphone.

Review summary: T-Mobile launched the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 with WiFi and UMA support, as well as an updated 2-megapixel camera with video recording. Ricky puts the updated smartphone through its paces to see how these improvements stack up.

Review summary: A berry bursting with Wi-Fi.

Pros: Surfing where you want

Cons: 2MP a bit lame No 3G

Verdict: A berry nice phone

Review summary: Sleek Pearl lets consumers use Wi-Fi to boost call quality where cell signals falter.

Pros: Can transfer calls from Wi-Fi to cell, Lots of potentially useful software

Cons: Case color is mousy, UI is cartoonish, UMA requires extra-cost service

Verdict: Looks are a big reason for buying a Pearl, so I'd like to see T-Mobile offer a snappier-colored case. The user interface should be neater, as well. But with its quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and Wi-Fi support, T-Mobile's 8120 remains an intriguing option for pe