Who Makes the Blackberry Pearl?

The BlackBerry Pearl is produced by Research in Motion (RIM) of Waterloo, Canada. Like most smartphones, the BlackBerry Pearl combines the functionality of a cell phone and a digital organizer. A BlackBerry Pearl allows mobile access to many computer-like functions such as email, web browsing, mobile banking, instant messaging and social networking.

Research In Motion (RIM)

Research In Motion (RIM), the maker of the BlackBerry Pearl, was founded in 1984. Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin founded the company. In addition to making the BlackBerry Pearl and other BlackBerry devices, RIM develops software and services for its handhelds.

Publicly Traded

RIM, the maker of the BlackBerry Pearl, is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM) as well as with the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq: RIMM).

First Consumer BlackBerry

The BlackBerry Pearl was RIM's first BlackBerry to offer a built-in camera and expandable media. The first device in the Pearl line (8100) also offered video and music playback. The BlackBerry Pearl was RIM's first device not geared strictly for the business user.

SureType

Research in Motion introduced its SureType Technology with the BlackBerry Pearl 8100. SureType is a type of predictive text software that utilizes both phone and QWERTY keyboard layouts for typing and dialing.

BlackBerry Pearl Flip

RIM's BlackBerry Pearl 8220 is the first BlackBerry to have a clam-shell body. The flip version, like its candy bar-shaped cousin, uses SureType software for data input.

Resources

• BlackBerry Pearl Smartphone