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SK Telecom and RIM launch BlackBerry Pearl 3G in South KoreaSep 17, 2010 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- SK Telecom and Research In Motion, or RIM, have introduced the BlackBerry Pearl 3G in South Korea. This 3G-enabled smartphone offers BlackBerry email, messaging and instant messaging capabilities. With a choice of black, pink and white models, the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is now open for pre-order from SK Telecom. The BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone measures 50mm wide and weighing 93g, it still manages to pack in support for high-speed 3G networks, Wi-Fi and GPS. Together with messaging applications like BBM, or BlackBerry Messenger, the BlackBerry Pearl 3G lets users chat with friends and family. The BlackBerry Pearl 3G smartphone features a 20-key condensed QWERTY keyboard that supports the standard Korean input method. The handset also features an optical trackpad for smooth navigation, dedicated volume and media keys, a camera with flash, and support for up to 32GB of personal content. Norm Lo, vice president for Asia Pacific at RIM, said: "We are delighted to launch the BlackBerry Pearl 3G in South Korea with SK Telecom." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ] |