AT&T and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the BlackBerry Pearl 8120, a global handset with built-in Wi-Fi.

RIM BlackBerry Pearl (8120) More Photos View Specs

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 features a large, ultra-bright 240 x 260 px display that supports more than 65K-colors - measures just 4.2" x 2.4" x 0.5" and weighs 3.2 ounces. Combining BlackBerry email and messaging capabilities, the Pearl 8120 includes RIM's SureType keyboard with word completion, built-in spell-checker and user-customized dictionary - as well as simultaneous voice and data access when connected to a Wi-Fi network.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 also features multimedia capabilities, including a 2.0-megapixel camera with video recorder, an advanced media player, a 3.5-mm stereo headset jack, externally accessible microSD / SDHC memory slot for additional storage and Bluetooth 2.0, with support for headsets, car kits, stereo headsets and other Bluetooth accessories. The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 also provides support for Wi-Fi 802.11b/g networks, giving customers access to public hot spots, corporate wireless local area networks and home Wi-Fi networks.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 can keep users who are abroad connected with wireless email, Internet access and other mobile applications through data services with data-roaming in more than 145 countries. Customers can also use the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 to make or receive voice calls in more than 200 countries.

The BlackBerry Pearl 8120 is available for $199.99, with a two-year contract, unlimited data plan and $39.99 voice plan.

- RIM BlackBerry Pearl (8120) Specs