Typical price: £120
What is it: Multimedia smart phone for style-conscious consumers
What we think: Prettier and more phone-like than the previous models in the BlackBerry line, and more consumer focused, too
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100 compared to all other phones
 RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8100 |
 Apple iPhone 3GS |
 HTC Hero |
 Nokia E55 |
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| Review date | 3 Mar 08 | 19 Jun 09 | 22 Jul 09 | 28 Sep 09 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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9.3
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9.0
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8.9
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| Price range | £120 | |||
| Review summary | The Pearl is the first consumer-grade BlackBerry and it certainly looks the part. You should steer clear if you want a smart phone with every flashy feature, but if you've been tempted by a BlackBerry before and felt the devices were too chunky, staid or geeky looking, the Pearl might be ideal Read full review |
Apple has put the icing on the cake with the iPhone 3G S, adding many of the smaller features that we missed on the previous model. It's not a huge change from the iPhone 3G, so look carefully at the hardware before upgrading or investing in this expensive phone, but it won't disappoint users who crave a great user experience. It's the current king of gadgets Read full review |
If you can stand the Hero's occasional sluggishness, it's a fantastic smart phone packed with great features. We like its distinctive looks, and the innovative user interface brings Android much closer to being as fun and good-looking as the iPhone OS, while being far more customisable. Occasional lag and Android's rough edges mean it's not quite an iPhone killer, but it's definitely fighting in the same class Read full review |
The Nokia E55 is impressively slim, has great battery life and is easy to use. The hybrid keypad may not be to everyone's taste, but, once mastered, it's surprisingly effective. Overall, it's an impressive handset Read full review |
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