also known as RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8230 Apex

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RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230

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Published:
15 Jan 2009
Market Status:
Released
US carrier availability:
U.S. Cellular - Available
    (Since Jun 2009 )
Alltel - Available
    (Since May 2009 )
Verizon - Available
    (Since Jun 2009 )
Links:
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Review
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Official Page
RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 Manual
Key features:
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Description:

BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is the CDMA version of the 8220. It has identical design and similar features, including a trackball and SureType keyboard on the inside. As it is a clamshell, it has a second display on the front when closed, other specifications include microSDHC slot for memory and 2MP camera.

User rating
Good
7.2
out of 10
based on 4 reviews
Editor's rating
Average
6
out of 10
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RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 specifications

RIM BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 specifications

  • Network
  • Size
  • Battery
    • Type
      • Li - Ion, 900 mAh
    • Talk
      •    3.5 hours (210 mins) of Talk time
    • Standby
      •    216 hours (9 days) of Stand-by time
  • Main Display
    • Resolution
      • 240 x 320 pixels
    • Type
      • 65 536 colors, TFT
    • Physical Size
      • 2.60 inches
  • Additional Display
    • Resolution
      • 128 x 160 pixels
    • Type
      • Color, TFT
    • Colors
      • 65 536
  • Camera
    • Resolution
      •    2.0 megapixels Resolution
  • Multimedia
    • Video Playback
      • MPEG4, H.263, WMV
    • Music Player
      • MP3, AAC, eAAC+, WMA
  • Memory
    • Memory Slot
      • microSD/microSDHC
  • Software
    • Smartphone
      • BlackBerry OS
    • Memory
      • 128 MB RAM / 128 MB ROM
  • Input
    • Predictive Text Input
      • Yes
    • Keyboard
      • Half QWERTY (20 key)
  • Connectivity
    • Internet
      • BlackBerry Browser
    • USB
      • microUSB
    • Bluetooth
      • 2.0, Stereo Bluetooth
    • Headphones connector
      • 3.5mm
  • Other Features
    • PhoneBook
      • Capacity depends on system memory; Ring ID, Picture ID, Multiple numbers per contact
    • PIM
      • Alarm, Calendar, To-Do / Tasks, Calculator, Notes
    • Voice
      • Dialing, Commands, Recording, Speaker Phone
    • Email
      • IMAP/POP3/SMTP/Microsoft Exchange/Lotus Domino/Blackberry Connect
    • GPS
      • GPS
    • FCC Approved
      • Yes

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User reviews and rating

I love this phone

15 Nov 2009 Anonymous

8 out of 10

Its just an all around great phone. I have had all sorts of smartphones and this one yeah its lightweight but it always pulls through for me. I never have to reset it. The suretype is really accurate. And for a flip phone still retains a good new age look. 





Great screen, Suretype, 3.5 mm headphone jack, micro sd, micro usb, good processing speed, its a blackberry.
BB browser still slow but who uses it when there is opera mini, feels a little cheap


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BB power in a small package.

22 Jul 2009 techie1234

8.7 out of 10

I have had this phone for about a month and here are my observations. I really like FLIP phones so this fit right into my style. There is no way to accidentally dial anyone while in your pocket - ever (I know the candy bar phones have keyboard locks but they do not always work correctly or they can by chance get unlocked if you press just the right combination of keys while in your pocket). The flip also protects the main screen too. GPS worked well, but was locked to VZNav (could not use Google maps with GPS - only cell tower triangulation) - Why does Verizon do this!? Can anyone say annoying!. The phone is a true BlackBerry with all the great things about BB phones - email, web, apps, etc. The built in music player is great. I like the standard headphone jack. Since it runs on EVDO-rev 0 its a bit slower internet connection than rev A phones (but the Bolt browser runs great on this phone). The inside screen is a bit small (although its the same size as the Tour screen on its side - 2.4"). One thing about all BB phones is that they don't come with repeat audible alerts for missed calls or messages (only the LED). I know there is a simple app that can solve this problem for a few bucks, but can anyone say annoying - my 4 year old LG phone did this right out of the box. The battery life was fine for my usage. Verizon coverage is great as we all have come to expect. The SureType keyboard is both a plus and negative. It takes some getting use to (and some will never be comfortable with it), but it allows the keyboard to be narrow and makes one handed operation easier than a full QWERTY. Overall, I like this phone enough to keep, I'm hoping the next verison of this phone is a dual flip with e-ink keys like the Alias 2. Add a bigger interior screen and you've got a real winner. 





flip, nice music player, standard headset jack, SureType
smallish screen, GPS locked to VZNav, slow, SureType


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Love It..Except for Slowwww 3G

26 Jun 2009 Leo

7 out of 10

Have had the the Verizon version for a little while...really like everything about it..the suretype is still a little harder to get used to..but the web browsing could be so much improved by using the faster 3G network..too bad.





Great BB feature set in a clamshell..
Slow 3G..


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