The Cell Phones Blog: Full Specs for the Blackberry Pearl

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August 26, 2006

Full Specs for the Blackberry Pearl

The Blackberry Pearl's full stats have been disclosed on Pinstack's forums. Some highlights from the consumer smartphone: '1.3 MPixel camera, with online storage of photos 'Officially can be used as a laptop modem 'Quad Band GSM, with EDGE data (even if it's the slow T-Mobile kind) 'A 240 by 260 resolution screen 'Thinner than a RAZR (But not smaller) 'MicroSD expansion, and MP3 ringtone support So, it's pretty, but its still a blackberry. Boring to me, exciting to office drones. Maybe I'll think differently once I see the hardware for myself. Thanks Pinstack. Full specs after the jump.'" Brian Lam Full Specs for the Blackberry Pearl 8100 [Pinstack Forums] Features Available: * Email * Phone and SMS * 1.3Mp Camera with "My Album" (an personal on-line album where you can store your photos) * microSD memory expansion slot * Extensive Voice recognition * Corporate Data Access * Organizer * Wireless Internet * quad-band GSM plus EDGE (CDMA version TBA) * Tethered Modem * BlackBerry Messenger Display: Large, bright, high-resolution LCD color screen with light sensing technology 240 x 260 pixel 65k color display. Size & Weight: TBA. So far it seems as thin or thiner than a Motorola RAZR. Keyboard: SureType technology, combines phone and QWERTY layouts for quick and accurate dialing and typing Dedicated send, end, convenience, power and mute keys Backlit. Navigation: More durable and lefty-friendly' thumb operated Joystick with and return key. Voice Input/Output: * Integrated earpiece and microphone * Hands-free speakerphone * Hands-free headset capable * Bluetooth v2.0 hands-free headset and car kit support Notification: Polyphonic and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, on-screen or LED indicator and possible picture ID alerts. User Interface: Intuitive icons and menus Battery/Battery-life: TBA Memory: 64MB of internal flash with microSD expansion Modem: Embedded RIM wireless modem Tethered modem capability for wireless Internet connectivity. Processor: Intel XScale processor (TBC) Email Account Compatibility: Integrates with an existing enterprise email account or up to 10 personal/business email accounts Includes BlackBerry Desktop Software: Supported by version 4.2 or higher (TBC) Works with BlackBerry Enterprise Server: Supported by: * Version 2.1 or higher for Microsoft Exchange * Version 2.0 with Service Pack 2 or higher for IBM Lotus Domino * Version 4.0 or higher for Novell GroupWise Handheld Security: Password protection and keyboard lock Accessories Included: USB cable for charging and PC synchronization Travel Charger and Holster (TBC) Network: Quad-Band: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS and EDGE networks Works In: US (850/1900 MHz), Canada (850/1900 MHz) & Europe/Asia Pacific (900/1800 MHz)