What is it: Clamshell BlackBerry email phone
What we think: It's well designed, but it lacks 3G and some may find it chunky
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 December 2008
Tags: RIM, BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220, FM radio, video player, MMS
We like:
Wi-Fi; 3.5mm headphone jack is a bonus
We don't like:
Lack of 3G; camera could be better
CNET UK judgement:
RIM's attempt at cramming the BlackBerry into a clamshell isn't bad. At first we thought we wouldn't like it much, but after using the Flip for some time we realised it's actually very usable and performs well. Our only disappointments are that it doesn't have 3G and the camera isn't great
Full review:
RIM is guilty of sticking a little too closely to its guns when it comes to design, but every now and then it does something a little different -- this time it's plumped for a clamshell. The BlackBerry Flip does what it says on the tin, but we wanted to see if it still worked well as a BlackBerry device and if the clamshell design takes away from the user experience. You can currently pick up a BlackBerry Flip for free on a monthly contract. Continue Reading...
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