Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of the BlackBerry (News - Alert) Pearl 8130 smartphone in pink.

 

The pink BlackBerry Pearl, according to the company, is equipped with the same communications features and wireless broadband connectivity as the original, but it comes encased in a new pink finish.

 

Officials pointed out that 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 more.

 

Also, the device includes built-in navigation to support the location-based application, VZ Navigator, so customers can get turn-by-turn directions to wherever they want to go.

 

The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 comes with wireless broadband (EV-DO) connectivity for data transfers and includes features like Voice Activated Dialing, speakerphone, and noise and echo cancellation technology for clearer calls.

 

BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is a 2 megapixel camera with flash and 5x zoom, is able to record video, and comes equipped with advanced media player and enhanced desktop media manager software – allowing users to manage music, pictures and video between their PC and BlackBerry Pearl .

 

The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone in pink is available for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.