The RIM BlackBerry Pearl wasn't exactly a hidden gem. Specs and images of the Pearl (a.k.a. the 8100, a.k.a. the Stealth) leaked onto the Web about a month ago, and Research in Motion certainly made no secret that it planned to release devices with integrated multimedia capabilities, though it never named a specific product or release date. However, today RIM along with T-Mobile officially introduced the BlackBerry Pearl to the world, the first BlackBerry to offer a built-in camera, video and music playback, and expandable media. While we certainly welcome these additions, the Pearl isn't offering anything revolutionary; most smart phones today have the same capabilities and offer more functionality, such as video recording.



Link: CNET