BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 review

Network and connections
A new Smartphone from the American company, ready to amaze and to guarantee success just like all its predecessors. Connectivity is at the highest levels, let's analyze its features in detail. First of all, this is a GSM Quadband device, capable of guaranteeing optimal coverage in any part of the world. Internet connection is ensured by an internal modem and by the HTML browser, which exploits the GPRS protocol to manage data traffic. But that's not all, because the Pearl 8220 Flip is also equipped with Wi-Fi support, for connecting to distributed networks. There's also Bluetooth for exchanging files with other devices, or again the USB 2.0 network cable.

Design and features
This device is the first BlackBerry with a clamshell structure. The lines are simple and essential, giving a sense of robustness and solidity, essential for guaranteeing reliability during work trips. The dimensions are standard, 102 grams in weight and 17.5 mm in thickness. On the front part, surrounded by a chrome frame, there is a secondary screen to display main information on calls and management, as well as the convenient clock. The main display is instead located inside; it is a TFT with a resolution of 240x320 pixels, capable of displaying up to 65,000 colors. Also inside is the keyboard, an extended QWERTY with SureType technology. The sales package includes the earphones and the USB cable.

Main features
The by now famous BlackBerry platform allows advanced management features, to satisfy every need in the Business environment. The ease of composing messages first and foremost, with support for common SMS and multimedia messages, but also absolutely precise for E-mail management. It is also possible to handle attachments and documents in various formats, to be sent or received. There is certainly no shortage of the contacts address book, or again the calendar for appointments. The voice channel is also complete, with a hands-free function that offers good audio quality, a voice recorder and support for multi-conferencing. Customization is made possible thanks to Java support, so as to install utilities and compatible software.

Entertainment and multimedia
To complete the offering of this Pearl 8220 Flip, the camera could certainly not be missing. It has a resolution of 2 megapixels and, thanks also to the LED Flash and Zoom, allows you to obtain good quality photographs even in low light conditions. The available memory is satisfactory, also thanks to the possibility of expansion with microSD cards to reach up to 16 GB. In this way it is also possible to carry your favorite music or movies with you, to be played with the dedicated player. This Smartphone is also capable of displaying DivX files. Battery life is an important factor for a Business phone; that's why the 900 mAh lithium battery guarantees operation for up to 336 hours in Stand-by.