BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

portability, usability

price, sound

46% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Previews e-mails on external screen. Good 2-megapixel camera.

Slow 3G speeds. Bulky. Hybrid keyboard's time may have passed.

The RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 offers 3G, GPS, good call quality, and BlackBerry's strong e-mail capabilities. The clamshell smartphone also has a 2-megapixel camera and supports BlackBerry App World.

The smartphone lacks Wi-Fi, and the SureType keyboard takes some acclimation and isn't ideal for heavy e-mail users.

While not the flashiest or the most feature-rich device, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip for Verizon Wireless is a decent and affordable choice for first-time smartphone buyers.

The RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 offers 3G and GPS. The smartphone brings an updated interface and adds Documents to Go and a better camera, while still offering solid e-mail capabilities.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 lacks Wi-Fi. The SureType keyboard takes some acclimation.

The RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 updates Alltel's line of BlackBerrys, but its clamshell design won't please everyone.

There are some rocking features of RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 which persuades the buyer impressively. The 3G, GPS and also the effective and speedier e-mail quality are the prime features. There is also 2 megapixel camera support to this splendid...

The most shocking feature is the lacking of Wi-Fi services which were highly expected. Key board use can not be as efficient as it should be as the speed generating for typing is difficult

: It’s not as flashiest as would be expected with Blackberry but still it's a decent and desirable device for the primary Smartphone users with a reasonable prices.

As with most other phones, you have to approach the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 from Telus Mobility with the right set of expectations. Power users with corporate inclinations will find the keyboard and display to be somewhat lacking for their needs,...

Great phone for talking and texting. It came brand new in the book. Great phone

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This is a great phone if you understand the needs it fills - texting, emailing, and making calls. I have my corporate and gmail accounts synched and it works perfectly. Typing is fast and easy with SureType (intelligent typing rather than multi-tap...

I would not recommend this phone for web browsing or heavy app usage. The camera is also pretty poor. The biggest downer for me is that the SureType is prone to certain mistakes and can be a pain to correct at times