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Review summary: The pearl of BlackBerry 8110 is in the package of navigation and mapping applications such as AT & T Navigator offers Turn-by-Turn language and instructions

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Review summary: Would you like GPS with that?

Pros: GPS, simple to use, email on the move, easy to set-up and customise

Cons: Keyboard might not suit some

Verdict: You'll need to weigh up the pros and cons of GPS vs. Wi-Fi if having to choose between the 8110 and 8120, but the core functions remain the same, and we love it

Review summary: RIM has opted to add one feature per iteration of its Pearl handsets and you'll find GPS to be the BlackBerry Pearl 8110's main attraction. While you'd be hard-pressed to pick the 8110 out of a Pearl design line up, the addition of GPS helps when you ...

Pros: GPS ; built-in 3.5mm headphone jack

Cons: Nearly identical to other Pearl models

Verdict: Compared to the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 and 8120, the RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8110 boasts a very useful GPS feature. If you're addicted to BlackBerry handsets and need a sat-nav, then it's definitely worth having a look at this model -- but don't expect ...

Review summary: If you need 3G or a large display, look elsewhere, but this is probably the smallest mobile email device with a usable keyboard we've come across.…

Pros: A small and pocketable smartphone for those keen on email

Cons: The SureType system takes a little getting used to, and the screen is a bit cramped for some tasks. No 3G

Verdict: If you need 3G or a large display, look elsewhere, but this is probably the smallest mobile email device with a usable keyboard we've come across.

Review summary: Clearly focused on the consumer market, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is a petite and good-looking smartphone. The Vodaphone version comes with Telmap navigation software and a special Facebook function.

Verdict: We found the Vodafone interface slightly less straightforward than the standard BlackBerry one, mainly because we wanted to lock the keypad and prevent accidental calls. Email support is superior and the mapping capabilities are also strong. The ...