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How well it performs really depends on luck

Apr 24, 2008

Rating: 2 out of 10 (Terrible)
Pros: Only handheld with camera; first to introduce MicroSD card
Cons: Call Logs deleted; trackball may not function; constant need to do hard reset
Opinion:
It really depends on your luck when getting the BlackBerry Pearl 8100. Got it at a certain price from a certain Telco. Initially felt, it was pretty good with the shrinked Suretype keyboard (similar to its predecessor 7100g). Messaging is not quite as easy. It maintains a QWERTY keyboard style, but without 1 key dedicated to each letter. Customers may find it frustrating.

Call Logs and Messages can get deleted without notification, despite setting the period to be the maximum. It depends on your luck whether you've gotten a new or refurbished set. This can happen even if you have done a clean reload of the handheld software (available from the respective carriers). If you have a Macintosh, good luck. There's no Desktop Manager software available for Macintosh users.

MicroSD card allows for transfer of music files. Also allows transfer of supported media (ringtones, music, videos and pictures). Bluetooth transfer works for media files (but not contacts, calendar appointments, memos and tasks).

My advice? Skip it. It will only add to your frustration.