RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 review

What is it: Multimedia smart phone for style-conscious consumers and successor to the BlackBerry Pearl 8100

What we think: In true mobile phone manufacturer style RIM has popped out an almost identical handset to its predecessor, but there are a few noteworthy differences

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What you need to know

Reviewed by: Andrew Lim

Reviewed on: 15 November 2007

Tags: RIM, RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120, emails, 3G, Wi-Fi hotspots

We like:

Wi-Fi; 3.5mm headphone jack; external microSD slot

We don't like:

Smallish screen; average camera; lack of 3G

You might also need:

microSD cards

CNET UK judgement:

The 8120 Pearl is a tidy addition to the BlackBerry family and irons out our niggles with its predecessor. That said, if you already own an 8100 we're not sure if it's worth buying the 8120 unless you value the updated features it has to offer.

Full review:

The BlackBerry 8120 is very similar to its predecessor, the 8100, and overall it's not a very different phone -- but there are a few differences worth mentioning. Continue Reading...

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