This technical Blackberry Pearl 8130 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not a live hands-on review. It looks at its strengths and weaknesses so you can make a well-informed decision.

The Good:

1. Weight: The Blackberry Pearl 8130 has a smaller than average weight, which is usually considered an advantage. (score: 12/20)
2. Talk Time: A talk time of 220 minutes. It is good enough! (score: 16/20)

1. Stand-by Time: 216 hours of stand-by time. It is good enough! (score: 16/20)
2. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is usually the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it normally allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
3. Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot MicroSD, a useful way to store more pictures and music or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
4. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
5. Full Keyboard: It boasts a full keyboard. It helps not just when typing text but also when browsing the wireless Internet and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
6. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Not-So-Good:

1. Camera: The (unknown) built-in camera is minimal. Useful, but you won't win photography contests with it. (score: 3/10)

Overall Score: 105

* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Blackberry Pearl 8130:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

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** Given the fact that manufacturers do not always detail features in full, some information may be missing. Therefore, the script that computed that analysis may yield absurd results. If you see a mistake, let me know by email.

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The Blackberry Pearl 8130
This technical Blackberry Pearl 8130 review is based on a computer analysis of the cell phone's technical specifications, it is not a live hands-on review. It looks at its strengths and weaknesses so you can make a well-informed decision.

The Good:

1. Weight: The Blackberry Pearl 8130 has a smaller than average weight, which is usually considered an advantage. (score: 12/20)
2. Talk Time: A talk time of 220 minutes. It is good enough! (score: 16/20)
3. Stand-by Time: 216 hours of stand-by time. It is good enough! (score: 16/20)
4. Phone Book: It can store a variable number of phone book entries. This is usually the case of phones with a dynamic memory and, it normally allows for a lot of phone numbers to be stored. (score: 20/20)
5. Memory Expansion Slot: It includes a memory expansion slot MicroSD, a useful way to store more pictures and music or transfer them from and to your laptop computer. (score: 10/10)
6. Speakerphone: It has a speakerphone, which will prove useful in a car or in other situations. (score: 10/10)
7. Full Keyboard: It boasts a full keyboard. It helps not just when typing text but also when browsing the wireless Internet and adding new phone book contacts. (score: 7/7)
8. Wireless Data System: Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7)

The Not-So-Good:

1. Camera: The (unknown) built-in camera is minimal. Useful, but you won't win photography contests with it. (score: 3/10)

Overall Score: 105

* Look at these 3 phones. They ranked higher than the Blackberry Pearl 8130:
Sony Ericsson K610im (Score= 137)
Sony Ericsson k610i (Score= 130)
Sony Ericsson V630 (Score= 125)

Full List Of Technical Analysis Reviews For Most Recent Phones

** Given the fact that manufacturers do not always detail features in full, some information may be missing. Therefore, the script that computed that analysis may yield absurd results. If you see a mistake, let me know by email.

Own it? Write your own review of the Blackberry Pearl 8130 simply by answering easy questions

Is the Blackberry Pearl 8130 the best cell phone for you? To find out, click here to take my wildly popular 20-question test that unveils your 5 best cell phones. You can even start the test right here with the first question:

Question #1: What Type Of Phone Do You Prefer Among These?

a)I Prefer SLIDER Phones
b)I Prefer FLIP Phones
c)I Prefer Standard CANDYBAR Phones