Verizon Wireless and Research In Motion (RIM) announced the availability of the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone in pink.

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, 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/SDHC memory card slot
• Bluetooth 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.