Display:240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~154 ppi density)
Camera:2 MP
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Released:Released 2009, May
The Versatile BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230: A Blast from the Past
The year was 2009. Blackberry was at the height of its popularity, with its iconic QWERTY keypad and trackball navigation systems. In May of that year, they released their latest device - the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230. It was a flip phone that came with all the features that made BlackBerry a household name.
Sleek Design with Half-QWERTY Keyboard
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 had a sleek and compact design, weighing only 102 grams and with a thickness of 17.5mm. It was the first BlackBerry phone to have a flip design and featured a unique half-QWERTY keyboard, making it more compact than traditional BlackBerry devices. It also had a trackball for navigation, allowing users to easily scroll through emails and messages.
Decent Display and Operating System
The phone came with a 2.6 inch internal display with 65k colors and a secondary external display. Although the resolution was not as high as modern smartphones, the display was good enough for its time. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 ran on the updated BlackBerry OS, providing users with a smooth and reliable operating system.
Network and Memory Features
The Pearl Flip 8230 was a CDMA phone and supported EV-DO Rev.0 network technology, with decent speed of up to 153.2 Kbps. It also had a dedicated microSDHC slot, allowing users to expand the internal memory of 128MB RAM and 128MB ROM.
Camera and Sound Features
The device sported a 2-megapixel camera with LED flash, which was pretty standard for phones at the time. It also had a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm jack for listening to music on the go. Moreover, it came with BlackBerry maps, an HTML browser, and other features like an MP4/WMV/H.264 player, MP3/eAAC+/WMA player, organizer, voice memo, and predictive text input.
Convenient Connectivity and Battery Life
The Pearl Flip 8230 came with Bluetooth 2.0 and microUSB 2.0 connectivity options. However, it did not have WLAN or GPS capabilities. It was powered by a removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery, providing up to 216 hours of standby time and up to 3 hours and 30 minutes of talk time.
A Discontinued Gem
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 was announced in February 2009 and released in May of that year. However, it was discontinued shortly after due to the rise of touch screen smartphones. It may have been short-lived, but it left a lasting impression on BlackBerry fans. They appreciated the versatility and convenience of this unique device.
With its iconic flip design, half-QWERTY keyboard, and reliable operating system, the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 was definitely ahead of its time. Though no longer available in the market, it still holds a special place in the hearts of BlackBerry enthusiasts as a classic and versatile device.
