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Review summary: For AT&T customers who are constantly on the road or are a little directionally challenged, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110 and its integrated GPS can help you keep on track.

Review summary: The 'pearl' rollerball is a great navigation tool, but the two-letters-to-a-button keyboard

Pros: Solid GPS solution ; Packed with features ; Beloved by systems admins

Cons: Software subscription needed for GPS ; No help given to Mac users ; Not a joy to use

Verdict: There's no help for Mac users given either, and though PocketMac is licensed by RIM for syncing contacts, calendars and more for Mac users, it's a bit flaky and is in any case not promoted as a solution

Review summary: The 8110 isn't so much an updated model as its virtually identical to the previously released Pearl 8120, excluding the fact that the 8110 includes a GPS chipset, but is without Wi-Fi.

Pros: Well designed and lightweight, SureType predictive messaging is excellent, Integrated GPS

Cons: No 3G or HSDPA, No widescreen for video, Poor quality camera, No Wi-Fi

Verdict: If you're choosing between the 8110 and the Wi-Fi enabled 8120 we recommend you choose the latter. Both handsets are virtually identical, however, the absence of GPS in the 8120 is easily replaced with a Bluetooth GPS receiver.

Review summary: The AT&T BlackBerry Pearl 8110 features the new AT&T Navigator program for GPS directions. Is it worth the trip?

Pros: Slim BlackBerry Pearl, now with GPS. Very good battery life. Navigation software looks better than competitor's.

Cons: Same Pearl, different model number. OS and older apps need visual update. Web browser renders messy pages. Lacks 3G networking.

Review summary: blackberry pearl 8110 review: The 8110 isn't so much an updated model as its virtually identical to the previously released Pearl 8120, excluding the fact that the 8110 includes a GPS chipset, but is without Wi-Fi.

Pros: Well designed and lightweight, SureType predictive messaging is excellent, Integrated GPS

Cons: No 3G or HSDPA, No widescreen for video, Poor quality camera, No Wi-Fi

Verdict: If you're choosing between the 8110 and the Wi-Fi enabled 8120 we recommend you choose the latter. Both handsets are virtually identical, however, the absence of GPS in the 8120 is easily replaced with a Bluetooth GPS receiver.