What is it: Clamshell BlackBerry email phone
What we think: It's well designed, but it lacks 3G and some may find it chunky
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BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 compared to all other phones
 BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 |
 Apple iPhone 3GS |
 HTC Hero |
 Nokia E55 |
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| Review date | 12 Dec 08 | 19 Jun 09 | 22 Jul 09 | 28 Sep 09 |
| Editor's rating |
6.9
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9.3
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9.0
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8.9
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| Review summary | 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 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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