Bell Mobility Launches 3G-Enabled BlackBerry Pearl Flip

6:30 am on March 2, 2009 | Category: Mobile Devices, Cellular, Cell Phones

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Canadian cell phone carrier, Bell Mobility has debuted Research In Motion’s newest flip phone, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230, at an earlier date than previously anticipated.

This new device is a CDMA-based version of its earlier counterpart, the Pearl Flip 8220. It comes equipped with a 2-megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth, and media capabilities.

Unlike its GSM counterpart, the 8230-model can tap into 3G data networks, using an EV-DO cellular broadband chip. It also features built-in GPS navigation technology, instead of a Wi-Fi chip. (RIM likely figured that Wi-Fi was less necessary in a 3G-enabled handset.)

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is now available at a cost of $29.95 on a three-year voice and data contract with Bell Mobility. It will be available in the U.S. (through Verizon Wireless) later this year.

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    1. I think the iPhone for $149 is a better deal as it’s a computer and music player too
      So much iPhone software

      Comment by davebissett — March 2, 2009 #

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