BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Cell Phone Review

BlackBerry, the most sophisticated PDA maker in the mobile phone market, has just launched its latest product, BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220.

The BlackBerry mobile phone was initially designated the handset model number 9100 and was codenamed as “KickStart” that gradually changed to Pearl Flip 8220. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 with designs launched by RIM, it was never suggestive that RIM can launch a clamshell form factor and that too at such lightweight with so sturdy and huge flip cell phone.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 cell phone gives the ideal modern look when closed and outer screen displaying incoming calls, messages, BlackBerry Clock (tuned for time with date and day). The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 cell phone is tattooed with T-Mobile logo and BlackBerry logo at back. Moreover, it is given a smooth matte black plastic finish at back.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 cell phone as per RIM’s legacy supports SureType QWERTY keyboard and the keys are nicely spaced. The cell phone runs on OS 4.6, which is noticeably slower than the mate Bold is.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 cell phone carries the legacy of BlackBerry handset gracefully, thereby offering a nice device to hold on with ease of lightweight. The cell phone is integrated with Lithium Ion battery offering 336 hours of standby and 4 hours of talk time.

To design the compact handset, many compromises have been done as “menu” and “back” keys are placed below the call keys, which make it confusing for the BlackBerry users. Also, the trackball is the standard trackball instead of “Atomic” trackball as featured in Curve 8900. In addition, the cell phone is a revolutionary handset but with non-fixed patches; the camera quality is not really admiring. Finally yet importantly, at concluding note, it can be said that the handset is good to use and easy to carry, making it the best fit for those who want functions with style.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 Specifications:

Size & Weight
* Length-3.98”
* Width-1.97”
* Depth-0.69”
* Weight-Approximately 3.6 oz

Display
* Font Size (user selectable)
* Light sensing screen
* Backlighting
* Color Display
* Internal display: High resolution 240 x 320(2.6inches) pixel color Transmissive TFT LCD
* External Display: High-resolution 128 x 160-pixel color Transmissive TFT LCD

Memory
* Flash Memory-128MB
* Expandable Memory-support for microSD card

Data Input & Navigation
* TrackBall
* Keyboard Backlighting
* SureType® QWERTY (keyboard)

Voice Input / Output
* 3.5mm Stereo Headset Capable
* Stereoheadset capable
* Headset jack
* Built-in speakerphone
* Integrated earpiece/ microphone
* Bluetooth v2.0; headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)

Notification
* Polyphonic/MIDI ring tones
* Vibrate mode
* MP3 ring tones
* LED indicator

Modem
* Tethered modem capability
* RIM® Wireless Modem

Email Integration
* BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
* BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
* BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
* Integrates with existing personal email account
* Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
* Integrates with optional new device account

Device Security
* Password Protection and Keyboard Locks
* Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server
* Optional support for S/MIME
* FIPS 140-2 Validated (FIPS validation)

Wireless Networks
* Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
* North America: 1900MHz GSM®/GPRS networks
* Wi-Fi: 802.11b/g
* EDGE networks

Features
* Wireless Email
* Browser
* Organizer
* Camera
* Phone
* BlackBerry® Maps
* Video Recording
* Wi-Fi®
* GPS
* Media Player
* Corporate Data Access
* SMS, MMS

Approximate Battery Life
* Talk Time-4 hours
* Standby Time-14 days