BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

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Apr, 2024

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GPS navigation (11)
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battery (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 525 reviews of BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the screen and design are on the whole positive. The size and portability are also appreciated, but views are divided on the performance. The GPS navigation and battery get negative reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

alaTest has collected and analyzed 31 user reviews of BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the portability and size are overall positive. The price and reliability also get good comments, whereas some have doubts about the GPS navigation.

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81% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

alaTest has collected and analyzed 258 user reviews of BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Comments about the durability and screen are generally positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably. The battery and reliability get critical reviews, while opinions are divided on the camera.

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64% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Niall Magennis (trustedreviews.com)

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8220

Flippin' heck, BlackBerry's first flip phone has arrived, but is it any flippin' good?

The 8220 uses BlackBerry's latest V4.6 operating system, which has a redesigned interface with a cleaner and simpler layout. On the whole the new interface is a big step forward, but there's still room for improvement. Although the new icons look...

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Tech staff (techradar.com)

RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 review

The first clamshell BlackBerry

Good looks ; 2 megapixel camera ; Wi-Fi, 3.5mm headphone jack ; Semi Qwerty-style keyboard ; Google Maps and BlackBerry Maps ; Flip design ; Good build

No 3G ; No GPS receiver built in ; Camera is limited

Other BlackBerrys may pack in more features, but this one remembers what it's good at

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Al Sacco (techadvisor.co.uk)

BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip review

Make no mistake: the design of the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip is significant news for RIM. The first iteration of the BlackBerry Pearl, the 8100, featured candy-bar styling - like the vast majority of RIM's devices before and since. Roughly a year...

The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip is a truly sexy smartphone. Its modern, minimalist design is sure to draw stares - from men and women alike. But it also feels light and flimsy and the shiny black external display panel, the real focal point of its...

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Al Sacco (techadvisor.co.uk)

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip review

The BlackBerry Pearl smartphone isn't new, but the flip, or clamshell, design of the BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip certainly represents a big change for the leading business smartphone maker, RIM.

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Mobile Choice UK (mobilechoiceuk.com)

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 review -

Good battery life, large keyboard and a functional front screen

Poor camera, no GPS and no 3G

Dec, 2011

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Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 Review

The Pearl Flip 8220 is a reasonably solid smartphone but lacks some important features like 3G and GPS. …

Good battery life, large keyboard and a functional front screen

Poor camera, no GPS and no 3G

The Pearl Flip 8220 is a reasonably solid smartphone but lacks some important features like 3G and GPS. We are not sure it really lives up to RIM's usual high standards.

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

BlackBerry Flip 8220

The BlackBerry Pearl gets the Flip treatment. The Flip 8220 features dual colour displays. One for viewing previewing text messages, emails or checking out who's calling and an internal screen for the rest of its functions. Also featured is a QWERTY...

BlackBerry still hasn’t decided who its audience is. The Flip is too hip for executives, too chunky for street kids – but maybe just right for you, sir. Yes, you with the multiple email accounts, extensive media collection and trackball fixation....

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by : Techworld (techworld.com)

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8220 Flip review

Oct, 2008

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Expert review by (3g.co.uk)

Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220

Good battery life, large keyboard and a functional front screen.

Poor camera, no GPS and no 3G

The Pearl Flip 8220 is a reasonably solid smartphone but lacks some important features like 3G and GPS. We are not sure it really lives up to RIM's usual high standards

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Expert review by : Andy Betts (smartphonedaily.co.uk)

Review: BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220

RIM's BlackBerry Pearl variations have become very popular. Their pocket-friendly candybar design means they are easy to carry and they share the familiar and efficient RIM mobile email solution. There are two distinguishing features of the Pearl range.

The Pearl Flip 8220 has Wi-Fi built in but no GPS (making it a complete switcheroo from the full screened Storm with its GPS and no Wi-Fi). It is a quad band GSM but has no 3G so those wanting fast data over the air for Web browsing and suchlike will...

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