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Oct 05th, 2007

RIM introduces First CDMA-enabled BlackBerry 8130 Pearl

Posted by Michael Lubensky @ 11:58 pm

Research In Motion (RIM) introduced the BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130, the first BlackBerry Pearl smartphone to run on CDMA networks. The new model stays true to the highly acclaimed style and compact design of the BlackBerry Pearl and comes packed with new features including communications enhancements, a striking new software interface, rich multimedia capabilities, built-in GPS and support for high-speed EV-DO networks.



With its unique blend of functionality and design, the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone has been turning heads and winning praise from business users and consumers alike,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Pearl 8130 builds on all the great features and aesthetic design that people love about the BlackBerry Pearl and offers an exceptional new choice for CDMA customers that are looking to upgrade their mobile phone.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 includes all of the features that have made BlackBerry® smartphones popular among mobile users, including unrivaled email and messaging (SMS, IM, MMS*), web browsing, organizer and more. The new smartphone also expands on its communications and multimedia features and presents the entire offering with a striking new software interface.

Features Available

  • Wireless email
  • Organizer
  • Browser
  • Phone
  • Camera
  • Video Recording
  • BlackBerry® Maps
  • Media player
  • Corporate data access 1
  • SMS
  • MMS 1
  • GPS 1

Size and Weight

  • 4.2″ (107mm) (Length)
  • 1.97″ (50mm) (Width)
  • .55″ (14mm) (Depth)
  • Approximately 3.4 oz (96g) (Weight)

Data Input/Navigation

  • Trackball
  • SureType® QWERTY-style keyboard with SureType software (Keyboard)
  • Keyboard backlighting

Voice Input/Output

  • 3.5mm stereo headset capable
  • Integrated earpiece/ microphone
  • Built-in speakerphone
  • Headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported (Bluetooth® technology)
  • M3, T3 (Rating for hearing aids)

Display

  • Font size (user selectable)
  • Backlighting
  • Light sensing screen

Notification

  • MIDI ringtones
  • Polyphonic ringtones
  • MP3 ringtones
  • Vibrate mode
  • LED indicator

Approximate Battery Life

  • 9 days standby time (Standby time)
  • 220 minutes talk time (Talk time)

Memory

  • Expandable memory – support for microSD card
  • 64 MB (Flash memory)

Modem

  • RIM® wireless modem

Email Integrations

  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Microsoft® Exchange
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for IBM® Lotus® Domino®
  • Works with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server for Novell® GroupWise®
  • Integrates with an existing enterprise email account
  • Integrates with existing personal email account
  • Integrates with optional new device account

Accessories Included

  • USB cable

Device Security

  • Password protection and keyboard lock
  • Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with BlackBerry® Enterprise Server 2
  • Optional support for S/MIME

Wireless Network

  • Dual-band 800/1900 Mhz CDMA2000 1X Ev-DO networks

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