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KPN and RIM introduce the new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone in the Netherlands



Den Haag, 11-2-08

Amsterdam, Netherlands and Waterloo, Canada, February 11th, 2008 – KPN and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the new BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8110 smartphone to the Dutch market. This ultra sleek, multimedia-rich smartphone includes built-in GPS that works in conjunction with KPN OpWeg (KPN Navigator) to provide a powerful and user friendly navigation system.


The BlackBerry Pearl 8110, available in an attractive blue finish, is one of the world’s smallest and lightest smartphones and yet packs all of the power and functionality that people have come to expect from a BlackBerry smartphone. It is the perfect solution for businesses and individuals looking for a multifunctional and stylish phone for calls, emails, Internet access, entertainment features and more.


The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone offers an ‘always with you’ GPS system for in-car and pedestrian use that enables users to find to their destination simply and easily. When combined with the KPN OpWeg, it gives users up-to-the-minute traffic information and a comprehensive business directory displaying the user's route on the map, as well as contact and location details, while providing step-by-step directions to help customers reach their destination.


The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is a technological wonder that delivers powerful performance with exceptional ease-of-use and is designed to help mobile users get the most out of their work and personal lives. In addition to unrivalled communications and business features, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 includes a variety of convenient multimedia features.

Users benefit from a 2 megapixel camera with built-in zoom and flash and the ability to listen to their favourite songs and watch video clips using the integrated media player. In addition to supporting email (including attachment viewing), text and instant messaging, organiser, web and other mobile applications, the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone also includes a comprehensive software suite for managing multimedia and an externally accessible expandable memory card slot for additional storage, all packed neatly into a sleek and elegant design. Navigation is very simple thanks to its easy-to use trackball and intuitive interface. The high resolution display with built-in light sensing technology makes reading messages, viewing attachments, watching videos and surfing the web a joy. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is quite simply an ideal smartphone for both work and play.


The easy to install KPN OpWeg provides a comprehensive and accurate navigation system. Rotating 3D-maps, audible directions and up-to-date traffic information can help users reach their destination quickly and easily.


The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is available at KPN for EUR 285 - excl. VAT.