The Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 is the first ever clamshell device from the RIM stable.

It makes a refreshing change to the rather "staid" business range and brings a little bit of glamour to the world of work, work, work !

The Pearl Flip 8220 is a quad band device that has Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE and WiFi connectivity. The "push e-mail" system is utilised & thus you have all the access you require for your "office on the go".

Design wise, apart from the obvious clamshell form, the Pearl Flip 8220 weighs just 102g and measures 101.1 x 50 x 17.5 mm so it's really quite a small phone to be packed with so many features, especially for a Smartphone too.

The multimedia support is very comprehensive & now supports iTunes too which is an added bonus. There's also a 2 megapixel camera for video & photography & expandable memory upto a very healthy 8Gb. Who says style & work can't go together ?

Smart, Sleek & Stylish Design

Small and compact, it easily goes with you. It conveniently tucks into pockets and fits inside purses without taking up much space. And when you are holding it in your hands, it is light, looks and feels good and lets you decide how, what and who you connect to.

External Display Screen

Discreetly screen calls and preview messages by viewing the high-resolution 160x128 pixel screen located on the outside of the phone. If you want to respond to the incoming call or read more of the message, popping open the handset reveals a crisp, clear display that is great for messaging and for viewing maps, pictures, games and more.

Camera & Video Recording, Snap and Send

Instantly capture those unexpected moments using the built-in 2.0 MP camera featuring an included flash to help brighten up darker pictures. And when you're ready to share your pictures, upload them to your favorite social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Flickr.

Plus, with the video camera function, you can capture all the sound and action, then email it to friends and family.

BlackBerry Maps

The large, crisp high-resolution 240x320 pixel interior screen is perfect for viewing BlackBerry Maps. View maps, get directions and step-by-step instructions to help you navigate your way to restaurants, businesses, residential addresses and more.

Multimedia Player

Whether you want to watch a video clip or tune out the rest of the world by listening to your favorite songs, your BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 smartphone delivers visual and sound quality that keeps up with your needs.

And when you're watching videos, simply turn your smartphone on its side to enjoy a widescreen view.

SureType Technology

SureType technology combines an innovative keyboard layout with dynamic software to help you type quickly and accurately on a narrow, compact smartphone. It's designed to learn your typing and word patterns so you can focus on getting the message out

Available Features

• Camera (2.0 MP)
• Media Player
• Video Recording
• Maps
• Wireless email
• Organizer
• Browser
• Phone
• Corporate Data Access
• SMS/MMS

Size and Weight

• Height:
  3.98 inches (101 mm)
• Width:
  1.97 inches (50 mm)
• Depth:
  0.69 inches (17.5 mm)
• Weight:
  3.6 ounces (102 grams)

Display

• Internal Display: High-resolution 240 x 320 color transmissive TFT LCD
• External Display: High-resolution 128 x 160 color transmissive TFT LCD
• Font size (user selectable)
• Backlighting
• Light sensing screen

Camera & Video Recording

• Camera: 2.0 MP camera (JPEG encoding) with flash, digital zoom
• Video Camera: Depending on the amount of built-in memory available for use, a third-party microSD card may need to be properly inserted into the smartphone to enable the video recording feature

Battery & Battery Life

• Standby time: 14 days (336 hours)
• Talk time: 4 hours
• 900 mAhr removable/rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Data Input & Navigation

• Trackball
• SureType QWERTY keyboard
• Keyboard backlighting

Voice Input & Output

• 3.5mm stereo headset capable
• Integrated earpiece/ microphone
• Built-in speakerphone
• Bluetooth v2.0; headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported

Media Player

• Video format support: MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile, H.263, WMV
• Audio format support: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA

Ringtones & Notifications

• Polyphonic/MIDI ringtones
• MP3 ringtones
• Vibrate mode
• LED indicator

Bluetooth

• Bluetooth v2.0; headset, hands-free and serial port profiles supported

Keyboard Security

• Password protection and keyboard lock
• Support for AES or Triple DES encryption when integrated with Enterprise Server
• FIPS 140-2 Compliant (FIPS Validation In Progress)
• Optional support for S/MIME

Wireless Networks

• CDMA Dual Band: 800/1900 MHz1
• CDMA 2000 1x EV-DO Support1
• Quad-Band: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz GSM/
• GPRS and EDGE networks
• North America: 850 MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• North America: 1900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• Europe/Asia Pacific: 1800MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• Europe/Asia Pacific: 900MHz GSM/GPRS networks
• EDGE networks