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If there were a sign that the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8220 were just about to hit the shelves, a hands-on video and dummy units in store would be it. The BlackBerry Pearl Flip has received a lukewarm reception at best among the BlackBerry faithful, but is in a good position to worm RIM’s way into the more mainstream flip market. Outside of the new form factor, there are plenty of features that further differentiate it from the BlackBerry standard: larger keys, external LCD screen, and a recessed trackball. The 8220 is already available in Italy, but you can expect this one to be available around October 16th. for $149.99 on a two-year plan with mail-in rebate.
[via BerryReporter]
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Simon Sage
Simon Sage’s education largely surrounded writing, technology and online community, leading him to begin his blogging career at www.BlackBerryCool.com and to quickly discover a vibrant and active community surrounding BlackBerry and mobile technology. In exploring RIM’s platform, he has learned what enterprises are looking for in mobility as well as what makes the innocuous BlackBerry so appealing to them. Recently Simon’s been covering RIM’s gradual move into an already-crowded consumer market, and the impact of burgeoning challengers, such as the iPhone, as well as long-time leaders, like Nokia, on BlackBerry’s advancement. With plenty of content under his belt, Simon will be branching off a bit to see what other smartphone manufacturers are working on while still using BlackBerry as a barometer. At IntoMobile, you can count on his posts being even-handed, well-informed and thought-out.
