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 Legend |
 Google Nexus One |
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| Review date | 3 Mar 08 | 19 Jun 09 | 8 Mar 10 | 19 Jan 10 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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9.3
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9.2
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9.1
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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 |
The HTC Legend lives up to its name. It's fast, fun, and manages to be easy to use and full of potential at the same time. The HTC Desire, among other phones, offers a bigger screen, but the Legend's smaller size and lower price may prove more palatable to your pocket Read full review |
Android still has a whiff of geek about it, but the latest version sported by Google's Nexus One is blindingly fast, feature-packed and fun to use. If you prize flexibility and freedom over smoothness and style, this is the iPhone killer you've been waiting for Read full review |
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