BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and WATERLOO, Ontario, Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ --
Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation's most reliable wireless
voice and data network, and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX:
RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, announced today the
availability of the BlackBerry(R) Pearl(TM) 8130 smartphone in pink. Coming
to Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at
http://www.verizonwireless.com tomorrow, the pink BlackBerry Pearl is packed with
the same powerful communications features and wireless broadband
connectivity as the original, but it comes encased in a new pink finish
that's chic and sophisticated.
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Perfect for the fashion-forward professional on-the-go, the BlackBerry
Pearl 8130 in pink makes it easy to perform essential tasks away from the
office, such as managing e-mail, and connecting instantly to the Internet,
and it also lets customers take pictures, listen to music, watch videos,
and much more. With built-in navigation to support the location-based
application, VZ Navigator(SM), customers can get audible turn-by-turn
directions to wherever they want to go. The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 also
offers the following features and capabilities:
-- Wireless broadband (EV-DO) connectivity for high-speed data transfers,
perfect for fast Web browsing
-- Premium phone features including Voice Activated Dialing,
speakerphone, and noise and echo cancellation technology for clearer
calls
-- 2 megapixel camera with flash and 5x zoom, able to record video
-- Advanced media player and enhanced desktop media manager software
allowing customers to easily manage music, pictures and video between
their PC and the BlackBerry Pearl 8130
-- Externally accessible microSD(TM)/SDHC memory card slot
-- Bluetooth(R) with support for hands-free headsets, stereo headsets,
car kits, and other Bluetooth accessories
The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone in pink is available Friday for
$199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.
An additional $100 credit toward the purchase of the device is available
for customers who sign up for qualifying voice and data plans at the time
of purchase. In addition, Verizon Wireless offers Nationwide E-mail and Web
for BlackBerry customers, which includes unlimited data, for an additional
$29.99 per month on top of a voice plan. The plan provides access to up to
10 supported POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts via BlackBerry(R) Internet
Service.
For more information on products and services from Verizon Wireless,
visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. Business customers may contact a Verizon
Wireless Business Sales Representative directly at 1-800-VZW-4-BIZ.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable wireless voice and
data network, serving 63.7 million customers. The largest U.S. wireless
company and largest wireless data provider, based on revenues, Verizon
Wireless is headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 68,000 employees
nationwide. The company is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE:
VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE and LSE: VOD). Find more information on the Web at
http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video
footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on
to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at
http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of
innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications
market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and
services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides
platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information
including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based
applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party
developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with
wireless connectivity to data. RIM's portfolio of award-winning products,
services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations
around the world and include the BlackBerry(R) wireless platform, the RIM
Wireless Handheld(TM) product line, software development tools,
radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984
and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. RIM is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market (Nasdaq:
RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information,
visit http://www.rim.com or http://www.blackberry.com.
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