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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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 compared to all other phones
 RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 |
 Apple iPhone 3G |
 Nokia E71 |
 Samsung i8510 |
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| Review date | 3 Mar 08 | 10 Jul 08 | 24 Jun 08 | 1 Sep 08 |
| Editor's rating |
8.0
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8.9
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8.9
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8.9
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| Price range |
£299.38 - £299.38
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| Review summary | 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. Read full review |
Apple has taken the iPhone to the next level and added some truly mouth-watering features. 3G is lightning fast compared to EDGE, and GPS means you'll never get lost again. You still can't send MMS and there's only a 2-megapixel camera, which may annoy you, but overall it's a wonderful experience Read full review |
We've been yearning for a phone with a Qwerty keypad that looks good and works like it should, and here it is. The Nokia E71 exceeded our expectations and is a great example of Nokia's ability to combine ease of use with attractive design. While we don't like the camera, we think the rest is pretty close to perfect Read full review |
Samsung has taken us by surprise by creating an excellent handset that feels like it could have been made by Nokia. If you're looking for a high-end handset with almost every feature currently available -- and then some -- the i8510 is the phone for you Read full review |
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