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.

By Al Sacco
Sun, October 12, 2008

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