Product Description

Enjoy all the communication and connectivity features you've come to expect from a BlackBerry phone--including email served up by the BlackBerry Internet Service and a full menu of messaging options (SMS, MMS, and IM)--in a new clamshell form factor. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 for Verizon Wireless features the SureType hybrid alpha-numeric/QWERTY keyboard found on BlackBerry Pearl phones, which makes typing messages and dialing numbers fast and easy. And it also offers two high-resolution color displays, including an external LCD that lets you preview incoming messages without opening the handset.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 combines an industry-leading mobile e-mail and messaging solution with the high-speed connectivity of Verizon Wireless’ broadband network in a popular flip design (see a larger image with a schematic of all the controls).

It's compatible with Verizon's V Cast Music Service, which enables you to purchase songs through your phone and download them via Verizon's fast 3G EV-DO data network. You'll also stay on course thanks to the VZ Navigator GPS turn-by-turn direction service. And with the optional Visual Voice Mail service, you'll be able to quickly and easily scroll through your messages and pick the ones you want to listen to. Other features include a 2-megapixel camera with video capture, Bluetooth for handsfree devices and stereo music streaming, MicroSD memory expansion (up to 16 GB), and up to 3.7 hours of talk time.

Verizon Wireless Service
With support for the EV-DO high-speed data standard, you'll enjoy fast access to the Internet and Verizon Wireless multimedia services (additional charges applicable), with average download speeds ranging from 400 to 700 Kbps and peak rates up to 2 Mbps. (Learn more about where EV-DO coverage is offered.)

With this GPS-enabled phone, you'll be able to access the Verizon Wireless VZ Navigator service (additional charges applicable) for voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions, heads-up alerts, local search of nearly 14 million points of interest in the US (such as landmarks, restaurants and ATMs), and detailed color maps. And the Chaperone service lets you easily locate your loved ones from your Verizon Wireless phone or PC in real time. After defining a zone, such as an area designating a school or summer camp, you'll be sent an alert via text message when the Chaperone handset enters or leaves the zone.

Enjoy easy mobile access to Facebook, MySpace and Flickr, as well as popular instant messaging services.

With Visual Voice Mail (subscription required), you can delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions. Visual Voice Mail is the ideal tool for the busy mobile professional who may need to prioritize which messages he or she listens to first. Features include on-screen access to voice mail message status, save up to 40 messages for 40 days (or archive permanently), create up to 10 different caller ID-based greetings, and reply via call back, text or even voice mail.

The Mobile Broadband Connect service (subscription required) enables you to use your smartphone as a modem for your notebook when you connect the two using a USB cable--or open a Bluetooth connection--enabling you to access the Internet or your company intranet. The tethered modem capability is ideal when you're traveling and need to use your notebook to check email, access corporate networks, or download large files like presentations and reports. And with Mobile Broadband Connect, you won't have to buy an extra PC Card or other devices.

Phone Features
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 presents a sophisticated look with a sleek design and a chrome-finished frame surrounding its smooth, luminescent face. Weighing 3.6 ounces, the Flip has two light-sensing LCD screens--an internal 2.4-inch 65K-color screen (240 x 320-pixel resolution) and an external 65K-color screen with a 128 x 160-pixel resolution. The external LCD makes it easy to preview incoming emails, text messages and phone calls without opening the handset. It can also display currently playing music track information, and the screen darkens after a pre-assigned time-out duration. The phone has an internal 128 MB memory, which can be expanded via MicroSD/MicroSDHC memory cards up to 16 GB in size.

Opening up the clamshell reveals the Pearl Flip's unique alpha-numeric keypad, which has been brough over from BlackBerry's popular Pearl models. Each button on the keypad shares two letters and the unit automatically determines which letter is the intended one based on what it predicts you are trying to spell. This unique predictive text technology, known as SureType, makes the Pearl Flip's diminutive size possible. SureType also learns the words you use most often, further enhancing your typing speed.

With BlackBerry push technology, you don't need to retrieve your e-mail. BlackBerry devices are designed to remain on and continuously connected to the wireless network, allowing you to be discreetly notified as new e-mail arrives. Support is also built-in for viewing e-mail attachments (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect, and PDF formats).

You'll be able to easily access up to 10 supported personal and work email accounts, send and receive text and instant messages, and connect on popular social networking sites with friends, family and co-workers. The Pearl Flip is supported on BlackBerry Internet Service, BlackBerry Unite!, BlackBerry Professional Software and BlackBerry Enterprise Server, which provides tight integration with corporate email systems.

Surf the Internet with the BlackBerry Browser, which includes a "Page View" option that displays a full web page on the screen along with a magnifying glass that allows the user to quickly and accurately point and zoom in on a specific area of the web page. It also provides quicker access to Bookmarks and History.

Other features include Bluetooth stereo music streaming, multi-format digital audio player, and MicroSD memory expansion to 16 GB.

This phone provides Bluetooth version 2.0 wireless connectivity, and includes profiles for communication headset, handsfree car kits, audio/video remote control, and sending of vCard calendar and contact info. With the A2DP Bluetooth profile, you can stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones. With Voice Activated Dialing (VAD), you just say the word and the 8120 can initiate a call with anyone in your contact list. Plus, you can use VAD along with the built-in speakerphone or with a Bluetooth headset for hands-free dialing.

With an advanced media player for displaying pictures, listening to music and watching videos, the Flip is the perfect on-the-go entertainment center. Videos play smoothly on the large internal display, playlists can be managed directly on the handset, and there's an equalizer with 11 preset filters.

The 2-megapixel camera features a 5x digital zoom and flash as well as your choice of three picture sizes and qualities and white balance settings. You can also capture video clips in two formats--normal and small for sending via MMS.

Other features include:

• Support for BlackBerry App World, featuring a broad and growing catalog of third-party mobile applications developed specifically for the BlackBerry Pearl Flip. Categories include games, entertainment, social networking and sharing, news and weather, productivity and much more.
• Easy mobile access to Facebook, MySpace and Flickr, as well as popular instant messaging services (e.g. Yahoo! IM, AIM, Google Talk and Windows Live Messenger)
• BlackBerry Media Sync allows for easy syncing of music collections to the BlackBerry Pearl Flip (certain music files may not be supported, including files that contain digital rights management technologies)
• Speakerphone
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Password protection, keyboard lock and sleep mode
• Hearing Aid Compatibility = M4/T4
• Bluetooth version 2.0 with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), DUN (dial-up networking), PBA (transfer contacts)

Vital Statistics
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 weighs 3.6 ounces and measures 2.0 x 3.9 x 0.7 inches. Its 900 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 3.7 hours (220 minutes) of talk time, and up to 216 hours (9 days) of standby time. It runs on the CDMA 800/1900 frequencies as well as Verizon's EV-DO 3G frequencies.

BlackBerry Enterprise Server (BES)
The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution (requires company IT involvement) is a flexible, IT-friendly solution that provides mobile users with secure wireless access to their enterprise email and business critical applications (including Microsoft Outlook, IBM Lotus Notes or Novell GroupWise). The BlackBerry Enterprise Solution allows mobile users to access communications and information wirelessly, including:

• Messaging and Collaboration Tools: Proven BlackBerry technology makes it easy for mobile workers to stay connected with colleagues and information.
• Email: Wirelessly extends existing enterprise email using automatic BlackBerry push delivery.
• Personal Information Management: Complete wireless synchronization of calendar, address book, tasks and notes keeps mobile workers up-to-date.
• Enterprise Data: Wirelessly enables enterprise applications, intranets, data stores and back-end systems, including customer relationship management (CRM), sales force automation (SFA), field service automation (FSA), network and systems management (NSM), business intelligence and more.
• Personal Productivity Tools: With the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution, users gain seamless access to information using best-in-class wireless devices that integrate phone, web, SMS and more.