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 The SureType keypad makes the BlackBerry Sunset Pearl's diminutive size possible. Learn more about the handheld. You can also see it in 3D. |
 A 1.3-megapixel camera is housed in the back (black Pearl is pictured). |
The BlackBerry Sunset Pearl sports a large 240 x 260 screen that supports more than 65,000 colors--plenty of real estate to view your e-mails, Web browser content, messaging sessions, and attachments. The venerable BlackBerry trackwheel, meanwhile, has been replaced on this model with an innovative four-way trackball placed below the screen. On the rear of the handheld, you'll find a 1.3-megapixel camera that lets you take high-quality pictures wherever you roam. Other design details include a microSD memory card slot inside the device (behind the battery), a standard 2.5mm headset jack (the Sunset Pearl includes a headset), and a mini-USB port for data connectivity.
Calling Features
All the calling capabilities folks have come to expect in a wireless phone are present in the BlackBerry Sunset Pearl. The handset's speakerphone makes it easy to use the device hands-free, or if you prefer, you can use a wireless headset via the Sunset Pearl's built-in Bluetooth capability. The phone also offers a vibrating alert, a speed dial, and a contacts list/address book that's limited only by the unit's 64 MB of internal memory. Sunset Pearl owners who want to create caller-specific ringers can choose from the phone's 32 polyphonic ringtones, making it easy to know who's calling without looking at the handset, or they can visit T-Mobile's t-zones mobile Web service to access even more ringtones. And thanks to the phone's speaker-independent voice dialing function, you can call contacts with the sound of your voice. No prior voice training is required; simply say a contact's name and the phone will dial the number.
The Sunset Pearl also offers a number of T-Mobile-specific features when combined with the right service plan, including myFaves support, which delivers unlimited any-network calling to your choice of five people, and quad-band worldwide support (850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz), which helps the phone function in every country where T-Mobile offers GPRS service.
Messaging, Internet, and Tools
While the BlackBerry Sunset Pearl is a different kind of BlackBerry device, it still delivers the legendary BlackBerry e-mail experience. With BlackBerry service plans from T-Mobile, you can receive e-mails instantaneously from up to 10 e-mail accounts (personal and enterprise). BlackBerry's push technology, meanwhile, makes it easier than ever to receive your e-mails. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and stay continuously connected to your wireless network. As a result, you don't have to retrieve your e-mails manually, but instead are discreetly notified by the Sunset Pearl each time a new e-mail arrives. The unit also offers built-in support for viewing e-mail attachments in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats.
If your company has a BlackBerry Enterprise Server installed, you can take advantage of the power of wireless calendar synchronization with the Sunset Pearl. Your calendar events are exchanged wirelessly and automatically so that your desktop calendar and BlackBerry handheld calendar are synchronized. In addition, your Outlook meeting requests, changes, and updates are designed to synchronize instantaneously with your desktop, making it a breeze to make meeting requests, invite new attendees, and more. And users without BlackBerry Enterprise Server aren't out of luck, as you can manually sync the Sunset Pearl with your desktop calendar and contacts via Bluetooth or USB using the included BlackBerry Desktop Software.
As with most smartphones, the Sunset Pearl lets you access the Internet from the palm of your hand, with an integrated Web browser, up-do-date stock quotes, news readers, weather reports, and more--all at fast speeds thanks to support for T-Mobile's EDGE high-speed data network. Instant and wireless messaging are also built into the Sunset Pearl, with support for AOL, Yahoo, and ICQ instant messaging as well as SMS text messaging. Plus, users can receive and forward MMS messages.
Imaging and Entertainment
The BlackBerry Sunset Pearl kicks the fun up a notch with the inclusion of a 1.3-megapixel camera that offers an LED flash and white balance controls. How about some music? The handheld's music player supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, and eAAC+ formats. And for those moments when you have some extra time on your hands, the handheld is compatible with game downloads and Java applications (available via the t-zones service).
Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry Sunset Pearl measures 2 by 4.2 by 0.57 inches (W x H x D), weighs 3.16 ounces, and features a lithium-ion battery that's rated for up to 3.5 hours of digital talk time and up to 360 hours of digital standby time. The phone also comes with a one-year warranty.
What's in the Box
BlackBerry Sunset Pearl smartphone, lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, stereo hands-free headset, USB cable, BlackBerry Desktop Software, user's manual.
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Average Customer Review: 
based on 13 reviews
Pretty Little Phone
November 14, 2007
Reviewer: Jessiboo719 (Brooklyn ny) -
I really like this phone. I have never used a blackberry before, but love how small this one is. It takes pretty nice pictures. It has an MP3 player, and the speakers sound really nice. It has really great sound for such a little phone. The only thing I can complain about the media player is that it only plays one song at a time unless you select play all but it always plays the first song at the top of the list first. But I really like that I can use my own Mp3's as my ringtones. Okay, well I guess I can complain about something else, sometimes its a little slow between applications. But the internet runs pretty good for a phone. I have yahoo messenger on it and also set up my yahoo and google email addresses on it. I like how all of my new messages, text messages, picture mails, emails and everything end up in the same folder. It makes retreiving a new message a breeze.
T-Mobile Customer Service is Terrible!!
December 1, 2007
Reviewer: R. Walzer "eCommerce Guru" (Washington) -
T-Mobile customer service is terrible. I have 3 Blackberry Pearls currently for my family all with T-Mobile. After only 5 months of use, the silver ring which holds the pearl in is falling out on the phones. T-Mobile refuses to repair or replace the phones as they say this must be damage. The phones have been taken care or meticulously and there isn't any sign of dropping or damage on any of these.
The functionality of the Blackberry is good, but go get cell service from Verizon and don't touch T-Mobile.
blackberry pearl 8100 phone is unique
March 30, 2008
Reviewer: pumpkin14 "pumpkin" (palatka,fl) -
I'm writing this review because I like my new phone,It's small in size it have everything you need,like web.music.camera,the best phone you can take anywhere.and easy access to the internet.something we need when we are far from our computer at home,
I LOVE MY BLACKBERRY
April 30, 2008
Reviewer: Roxanne "roxypooh"
only change i would make is to get a new one...i love this phone...i've had it for 3 years now...just changed the housing the other day to give it a new look...changed it from white to red...:D
Simply the Best!
December 31, 2007
Reviewer: Jack Manfred
This phone rocks!
T-mobile's software package, plans, rates, and customer service are the best I've experienced anywhere.
Blackberry and T-mobile combined are the only way to go.
Don't think about it anymore, just buy it!
Great Product !!
July 11, 2009
Reviewer: M. Thoota (Amherst, NY) -
Great Product ! This was the first blackberry device that I owned. I was very happy with it. Now, it's almost 2.5 years since I bought this. I am planning to upgrade to a new phone, but unable to find such a sleek phone (with all the features).
love this phone
June 25, 2009
Reviewer: rlo "rlo" (san francisco, ca) -
I had my first blackberry pearl 8100 for 2 years before my bird got ahold of it and destroyed the keyboard (i bought a new one online and installed myself, but the trackball kept falling out because once the ring pops out you can never get it to stay in again).... aside from all that, i think most phones are designed only to last 1 year so that you have to keep resigning a contract for a new one- so therefore given that this lasted 2 years it's a great phone-
My FAVORITE feature: i love that i can see my next two appointments on the screen without having to go into my calendar.
Least favorite feature: it can be difficult to navigate (it took me a long time to figure out how to change the ringtone) and it takes a lot of getting used to- you may not like it at first but after awhile you'll discover why it's referred to as the "crackberry".... i can't give mine up- not even for a touchscreen phone
Oh and to the person who hates t-mobile- i've been with them since they were Voicestream and have never ever had a problem with customer service- which is a lot more than i can say for verizon (the WORST company EVER!)... and i only pay $60 a month for unlimited minutes.
Sleek and handy but cant use buttons easily
June 7, 2009
Reviewer: U. Khapre "unns" (san francisco, CA USA) -
Not sure if Amazon sent me refurbished one... The voice quality is inferior. The phone is nice sleek and handy but cant use it for internet.. the keys are mess...
P.O.S.
March 15, 2009
Reviewer: anonymous
The pearl is one of the, if not the worst, cell phones I have owned in 10 years.
Within the first few months:
-the trackball was working inconsistently
-the red call-end/power button functioned only half the time
-the headphone jack stopped working consistently. It takes 10 seconds for the phone to recognize that a headset is plugged it, which sucks when you're in the middle of a call. Sometimes it doesn't work at all.
What a P.O.S!
The only pro about this phone is that the calendar and contacts sync with my Mac OS.
To add insult to injury, T Mobile customer service sucks 8@!!5. They only get good reviews because they sound cheerful on the phone and act like they care. God forbid you experience a real problem--half of them don't know their a55 from their elbow. Tech support takes hours. Literlly! And tech support rarely helps (because of the a55/elbow thing).
I thought I hated Cingular/AT&T customer service until I switched to T Mobile. At least at Cingular they don't put on a compassionate facade then dispense crappy service, they just cut straight to the crappy service.
Don't buy into the hype. This "smartphone" is a dumb buy.
September 17, 2008
Reviewer: Aimee Starr (Kansas City, Missouri, USA) -
If you have not yet bought a Pearl, then don't. I've had this almost two years and I can't wait till my contract is up so I can chuck this POS into a recycling box!
Why?
#1 Poor durability (and I'm easy on phones). I had this phone for a month when the button that holds the batter cover on popped off. It's a piece of plastic with a tiny spring the size of a toenail clipping. Somehow this was my fault and this sort of defect didn't fall under the manufacturer's warranty. AT&T, the Company I bought it from, would do nothing. OEM (The manufacturer) offered to repair it for $90 dollars! AT&T offered to SELL me a new phone for $199 (when I got it free with a 2 year contract). Both Companies' best suggestion was to buy a silicon cover for the phone to hold the batter back on. Also, the chrome like paint on the phone wore off within 6 months of using it. C'mon people!
#2 This phone interferes (makes that buzzing sound) REALLY loudly with any audio device. More than any other phone I've owned. So if you want the convenience of using your USB cable to charge it on your laptop or pc, mute your speakers, or you'll be sorry. Also GREATLY interferes with car stereos, TV speakers, PA systems, and etc.
#3 I am equally disappointed that bluetooth headphones are not any option for this phone because the Pearl doesn't use the new technology that most, if not all, of the stereo headphones do. The headphones available for this phone are junk, and there is no good off brand alternative either. I've tried every adapter electronics store sell.
#4 Make sure your cellular carrier has a REASONABLE data plan for blackberry. AT&T only has the "blackberry data plan" that costs a minimum of $39.00 in addition to your minute plan. You cannot use the blackberry feature without this plan. This doesn't include using your blackberry as a wireless modem, that costs extra and you are limited on how much date you can use. (Don't go over unless you're prepared to take out a second mortgage.)Not useful as a personal organizer unless your willing to spend over $100 a month for a cellphone bill.
Seriously, this has been a thorn in my side, rather than a helper (which is why I bought a Blackberry).