CURRENTLY SOLD OUT
 | Shop by category |
{"delay":300}
|
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Cell Phones & Smartphones
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Cell Phones & Smartphones
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- You may also like
I have owned the Blackberry Pearl flip in the past and have always had some kind of reception problem or problems with the RIM wireless software. As a messaging phone, it is the greatest! But because of the poor, and rather tiny screen, web browsing is quite a pain. As far as smart phones go, I would not recommend people to pay for a data plan, for this phone, if the only thing you can do is send and receive email. Also connecting to wireless networks, then getting the browser to use that connection is a real pain. Blackberry needs to overhaul their RIM software and make a phone with a larger screen to make web browsing more enjoyable too. The pearl Flip makes O.K. phone calls, but makes for a very poor smart phone. At least for the money you need to invest for a data plan.
I bought this one used, as a replacement for one that was stolen, since they are no longer made. My 1st order of business was to upgrade the OS to V4.6.0.305 which makes it very stable (available on the Crackberry website, as is the procedure for installing it). This corrects the frequent reboot cycle in earlier OS's like V4.6.0.180, which is the latest T-mobile officially supports. I especially like how the menus are laid out & the calandar, notes, password Keeper & calculator functions. I've also used the camera features, which are OK, but no substitute for a real point & shoot camera. As a phone, the 8220 is OK, but not excellent. However, I really like the PDA capabilities it has, since I'm a Palm TX refugee. Additionally, this phone is WiFi capable. Unfortunately, T-mobile will not sell you a new BlackBerry without a data plan. The 8220 flip can hook to the internet via any WiFi network you have regular access to with your computer (with the same restrictions), but without a data plan. We subscribe to the @home service where any WiFi network can be used for calls without impacting your monthly minute allotment [uma connection]. Although you can try to surf the net, real surfing is pretty frustrating since the phone is so slow. Further, most sites that support BB devices do so only with limited functionality with the 8220 flip. Although I've tried downloading several other apps to increase the phone's functionality, this has not been without frustration. You can try to read an e-book, but the constant scrolling required is a real pain. Further, I've not found a good free PDA reader. With a bigger microSD card, you can store a lot of mp3 music, extra ringtones & photos. Using the 8220 flip as a mp3 player works OK, but it's no iPOD. Sound quality is very good, but conveniences like playlists take some effort to set up. The battery gets sucked down pretty fast when used in this mode. Fortunately, ringtones are in mp3 format, so it's easy to create some good alternates. I've found the factory battery life to be barely adequate, but I don't talk on the phone all that much. After a number of years of use, I purchased a factory OE replacement battery from Crackberry for $15. Locally, Batteries + wanted $40 for a "compatible" battery that wouldn't quite fit properly. Overall, although it's not a great phone, it works well as an all-around device with excellent PDA capabilities. I'd buy another.Read full review
I have had 5 other BlackBerry's from the 7230 to the BlackBerry Storm. I love the flip the most. The size and flip action are great because I like to carry the phone in my pocket. (No more butt-dialing) The Pearl track ball is superior to the BlackBerry touchscreen and the little black square, whatever that is, on the latest BlackBerry Curve (Which I have also used). I also like the fact that I don't have to do a soft reset 3 times a day (only once a week if that), like I had to do with the Storm. Even though the Flip is a discontinued phone, I really like using it the most of all the BlackBerry's I have had. Pros: Small Size, Clamshell design, track ball, far more reliable Cons: No GPS, low Megapixel camera, smaller screen, Not full qwerty keyboard (but easy to get used to, better software than the old BlackBerry Pearl)Read full review
I just sold my S3 to go BACK to the blackberry flip 8220. I've used the 8220 in the past and loved it. I love being able to cycle through and read messages without opening the phone. When you stop on a desired message, just open the phone and it opens that thread for you and simply hit "!" to reply. The half-keyboard is one of the fastest/easiest keyboards I've used (and I've used a lot for the S1 and S3) I've always had great signal/reception with this phone. Otherwise, I feel that a track-pad would've been better than a ball as the track-ball doesn't fare well in the long run with oil and dirt. (Shouldn't be using your phone with dirty hands anyway!) Also, as it has a physical keyboard, be careful not to constantly mash buttons when you type as you will decrease the lifespan of the keyboard leaving you with buttons that will only register when forcefully pressed. One thing I dislike is that it's a bit finicky when trying to get apps to work on wifi when you don't have data-service included in your plan. The blackberry appworld isn't much to brag about anyway but that's not why I bought the phone. The 2 mega pixel camera could be better but it records video as well and works fine. This phone is the ultimate in functionality, has a couple extras, but isn't big on frills. If you're looking for all the quirks of a cutting-edge i-phone or Samsung galaxy this isn't your phone. If you want a user friendly flip/smart phone that functions primarily as a PHONE, but still has some business-professional extras in the mix, check it out. This is exactly what a person should want in a phone. It's not a full blown computer in your pocket, but gets the job done efficiently. While there are phones on the market now that have 1000 times the processing power of this little guy, I'm not a kid anymore and do not need an x-box or a professional camera in my pocket. I need a phone in my pocket.Read full review
My wife and I have had these phones for about 16 months now. When they work, they are great. Call quality is pretty good, and wifi calling is a very useful feature to us. However, that said, these phones have proven to be horribly unreliable. I am literally on my 5th (or maybe 6th - I've lost count) phone of the same model. My wife uses her phone much less than I do, but hers has had to be replaced once so far, and it really needs to be replaced again now. Unfortunately, the warranty is over and so I am seeking other options for replacing hers. What has gone wrong? Well, it usually starts with frequent dropped calls. Next, the phone will start turning itself off for no reason. Your friends (or boss!) will wonder why you are not answering your phone or at least calling them back. You won't know it is off until you pull it out of your pocket to make a call. Then, you will have to pull the battery out and reboot it (a 5 minute operation) to make a call. After that, the wifi receiver will go, maybe before, or maybe after the bluetooth receiver. Yes, it has happened so many times that I can see the pattern very clearly now. Of course, we wipe the device and reinstall everything, even the OS, but it never fixes anything for long. T-mobile support always acts surprised that the phone is not working, but if you just read the other reviews here, you can see these are all common problemsRead full review
