Features Available

The BlackBerry Pearl features complete functionality, including*:

• Phone
• Email
• Text Messaging (SMS and MMS)
• Instant Messaging
• Web Browser
• Camera
• Media Player. Audio and video playback in a variety of formats**
• Integrated address book, calendar, memo pad, task list
• 64 MB of memory and expandable memory via microSD card***
• Dedicated Send, End and Mute keys, a pearl-like trackball navigation system, plus user definable convenience keys
• BlackBerry® Maps, the best way to find your way*
• Speakerphone and Voice Activated Dialing
• SureType® keyboard technology in a QWERTY-style layout
• Bluetooth® capability for hands-free dialogue via headsets and car kits
• Integrated attachment viewing
• Compatibility with popular Personal Information Management (PIM) software
• High resolution, light sensing screen that adjusts lighting levels automatically for ideal indoor and outdoor viewing

Enterprise Friendly

For larger corporate and government organizations, the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server to provide users and IT managers with:

• Advanced security features
• Wireless push delivery of email and data
• Secure access to Internet- and intranet-based applications
• Single mailbox integration
• Attachment viewing of popular file formats
• Wireless email reconciliation
• Wireless calendar synchronization
• Remote address book look-up
• And more

Unlike traditional mobile phones, the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone can be centrally managed and supported by IT departments using BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Learn more about managing the capabilities of the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone in the enterprise.

*Check with service provider for service plans and supported features and services.

**All audio and video files must be transferred to the smartphone before playing. Files can be transferred via USB cable, smartphone browser application or Bluetooth. View the complete list of supported media file formats.

***The BlackBerry Pearl accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity. May be sold separately.

Getting Started

• Download the User Guide
• Download games and personal productivity tools
• BlackBerry Pearl smartphone IT policies

 

Specifications

Features Available	Email Phone and SMS Corporate Data Access* Connected Organizer Wireless Internet BlackBerry® Maps
Size	4.2 x 1.97 x 0.57 inches / 107 x 50 x 14.5 mm (LxWxD)
Weight	Approximately 3.1 oz / 89 g (with battery)
Keyboard	SureType® QWERTY keyboard with SureType software Dedicated send, end/power, mute and volume/zoom keys Left convenience key pre-programmed for voice activated dialing and right convenience key pre-programmed for the camera Backlit
Navigation	Trackball, ESC key and Menu key
Voice Input/Output	Integrated earpiece and microphone Hands-free speakerphone Hands-free headset Bluetooth® v2.0; headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported
Headset	Stereo headset capable
Notification	Polyphonic/MIDI and MP3 ringtones, vibrate mode, on-screen or LED indicator
User Interface	Intuitive icons and menus
Display	Large, bright, high resolution, portrait screen, supporting over 65,000 colors 240 x 260 pixel color display
Camera	1.3MP camera with flash, self portrait mirror and zoom
Media Player**	Supported audio formats: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ Supported video formats: MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile, H.263
Battery	900 mAhr (removable/rechargeable Lithium cell)
Battery Life***	Up to 15 days standby time and 3.5 hrs talk time****
Memory	64 MB flash memory
Expandable Memory	MicroSD†
Modem	Embedded RIM® wireless modem
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
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®
Smartphone Security	Password protection and keyboard lock
Accessories Included†	USB cable for charging and PC synchronization Charger Find out about other official accessories
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)

*Requires a minimum version of BlackBerry Enterprise Server software
**All audio and video files must be transferred to the smartphone before playing. Files can be transferred via USB cable, smartphone browser application or Bluetooth. View the complete list of supported media file formats.
*** Battery life may vary based on usage
****Based on GSMA PRD TW.09 Battery Life Measurement Technique. Actual results may vary. Network availability and coverage affect battery life and are dependent upon a number of factors, including location and transmission environment.
†The BlackBerry Pearl accepts microSD cards; the amount of storage is determined by card capacity.
††Contact your service provider for service availability and pricing
†††May vary. Check with your service provider for details.
‡Check with service provider for availability, roaming arrangements and service plans. Certain features outlined herein require a minimum version of BlackBerry software.

 

Purchasing

You can pick up your BlackBerry Pearl 8100 smartphone in:

• Argentina from CTI Movil and Personal Argentina
• Ecuador from Movistar Ecuador
• Chile from Entel PCS and Movistar Chile
• Panama from CW Movil
• Paraguay from CTI Movil
• Peru from Claro Peru
• Trinidad and Tobago from TSTT
• Uruguay from Antel, CTI Movil and Movistar Uruguay