BlackBerry Pearl Flip with EV-DO Comes to Canada

The first BlackBerry with a clamshell design is now available from Canada's Bell Mobility.

The Pearl Flip 8230 supports this carrier's wireless broadband network, and comes with a 2 GB memory card pre-loaded with NHL content.

A GSM version of this smartphone was released a few months ago by the rival Canadian carrier Rogers. That version has Wi-Fi, but CDMA one debuting today has a GPS receiver instead. Both have Bluetooth 2.0.

Bell Mobility is asking $29.95 CAD for the Pearl Flip with a three-year contract. It is available in pink or black.

To learn more, or place an order, visit this carrier's website.

An  Overview of the BlackBerry Pearl Flip
The BlackBerry Pearl Flip is a consumer-oriented smartphone that includes the push messaging features people expect from a RIM device, plus the multimedia capabilities that have now become standard in this company's products. 

What sets it apart from other BlackBerrys is its clamshell design. When closed, users are able to preview calendar reminders, email, text messages, and phone calls on a small external screen. Opening the Pearl Flip up exposes the 320-by-240-pixel (QVGA) internal screen and a SureType keyboard.

A 900 mAh battery and the microSDHC memory card slot sit behind the keyboard.

Source: Bell Mobility