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Review summary: AT&T is coming to the rescue with a revitalized version of the Pearl -- the BlackBerry 8120 -- and this SureType-equipped phone comes with beautiful WiFi connectivity...

Verdict: What's that? You're still walking around with an ancient version of the BlackBerry Pearl? Seriously, you need to upgrade. AT&T is coming to the rescue with a revitalized version of the Pearl -- the BlackBerry 8120 -- and this SureType-equipped phone ...

Review summary: AT&T's new BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is a pleasing encore to the original and wildly popular Pearl 8100. The latest model adds a lot of cool upgrades, including a better camera, an improved Web browser, more conveniently placed memory card slot, and a ...

Pros: Slim and attractive. Outstanding e-mail software. Improved Web browser and headphone jack. More conveniently placed memory card slot.

Cons: Keys a bit slippery. No integrated IM client. Can't make calls via Wi-Fi.

Verdict: The latest BlackBerry Pearl is still a well-designed, user-friendly messaging phone, but it offers more features and has better music capabilities than the previous model.

Review summary: E-mail-friendly handset boasts strong multimedia features, including a camera and media player.

Pros: Excellent multimedia features and Wi-Fi ; Elegant design

Cons: Available only to corporate buyers ; Captured video looked grainy

Verdict: Given its chic design and multimedia chops, it's a pity that AT&T has chosen to make the Pearl 8120 available only to corporate buyers. But I wouldn't be surprised to see a consumer model appear soon, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Pearl to ...

Review summary: The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is the first in RIM's line of petite handsets to support Wi-Fi for speedy Web surfing and e-mail management.

Pros: Excellent multimedia features and Wi-Fi ; Elegant design

Cons: Available only to corporate buyers ; Captured video looked grainy

Verdict: Given its chic design and multimedia chops, it's a pity that AT&T has chosen to make the Pearl 8120 available only to corporate buyers. But I wouldn't be surprised to see a consumer model appear soon, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Pearl to ...

Review summary: You knew it was just a matter of time before one of the GSM carriers got a hold of the next-gen RIM BlackBerry Pearl after Verizon Wireless released the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8130. And that lucky carrier would be AT&T. Today, AT&T introduced the RIM ...

Pros: The RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 for AT&T brings Wi-Fi to the slim smartphone, along with an improved Web browser and a 2-megapixel camera with video recording capabilities. The handset also has integrated Bluetooth, strong e-mail capabilities, and solid ...

Cons: The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 lacks 3G support and GPS. The SureType keyboard still requires a learning curve, and there was a slight background hiss during phone calls.

Verdict: The addition of Wi-Fi and other enhancements make the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 a nice upgrade, but we couldn't help wanting a little more from the smartphone.