| The Pearl is an extremely powerful and diverse device. It provides many applications and tools that allow it to do truly amazing things. Following is a list of the Pearl's capabilities, applications, and functions, all of which are discussed later in this book: Telephone Voice dialing Personalized ringtones and pictures for specific callers Speakerphone Bluetooth or wired headset Detailed call logs Address Book MemoPad Tasks list Calendar Calculator Camera (1.3 megapixels, with built-in flash) Text messenger Instant messaging for multiple services (MSN, Yahoo, AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ) Web browser Weather forecasts Full email reader/composer/sender (email is delivered automatically and dynamically) Media Player Opens most files (including .pdf, .doc, .avi, and .mp3) Mapping for most addresses in North America Alarm clock Games Software downloads (games, updates, and so on) Bluetooth capability USB connectivity GPS module (expansion) Media card (microSD expansion for memory) Quad-band (for greater reception and use) Voice recorder QWERTY keyboard with SureType technology Trackball
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