observations of the 8100: pearl
the phone is much better than expected. I think anyone holding off purchasing a blackberry because of its lack of media services will have a strong interest in this phone.
I got the phone yesterday and outside of some cons I think its solid phone. The trackball is a strong improvment over the thumbwheel.
The battery cover feels horrendously cheap but its a nonissue unless ones dog or child takes a bite at it.
Suretype isnt as evil as you might think. I keep comparing texting times with my 8700 and it was not that much slower. Im sure as I get familar with the device my speed will improve.
The browsing experience is not that much different than the 8700. The screen is narrower so the pages are somewhat squished.
The s...
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I got the phone yesterday and outside of some cons I think its solid phone. The trackball is a strong improvment over the thumbwheel.
The battery cover feels horrendously cheap but its a nonissue unless ones dog or child takes a bite at it.
Suretype isnt as evil as you might think. I keep comparing texting times with my 8700 and it was not that much slower. Im sure as I get familar with the device my speed will improve.
The browsing experience is not that much different than the 8700. The screen is narrower so the pages are somewhat squished.
The s...
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Just a friendly reminder that information about
upcoming, or potentially upcoming, phones is confidential.
Just a friendly reminder that information about
upcoming, or potentially upcoming, phones is confidential.
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That's why we have forums. Big deal. It's not classified secret evidence, it's a RIM blackberry with a camera and music. Lighten up. 😉
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