RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip Hands-On Review: The Pearl, Reborn

RIM today debuts its first clamshell BlackBerry, the Pearl 8220 Flip, and we've got a hands-on review. This sexy-looking Pearl is aimed at the consumer market—and it shows. As a great entry-level device the Pearl could also cater to businesspeople. But it's not ideal for power users.

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RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Unboxing Image Gallery


RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8220 unboxing image of box
The box our BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip shipped in isn't T-Mobile branded



Plastic-wrapped BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip in box next to review materials disc
Plastic-wrapped BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip in box next to review materials disc



BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip (closed) with protective plastic wrap
BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip (closed) with protective plastic wrap



Peeling the plastic cover off one of the BlackBerry Pearl 8220's LCD screens
Peeling the plastic cover off one of the BlackBerry Pearl 8220's LCD screens



BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip and all the accessories that ship along with it
BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip and all the accessories that ship along with it (Travel charger, international adapters, USB data/power cable, earphones)



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