So I got the Pearl

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bitWISE
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So I got the Pearl

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http://www.blackberrypearl.com/

Fucking stellar phone. By far the best phone I've ever used. Not just for the extra bullshit but as a phone itself it just functions so well. It works exactly as you would expect and then there are little features that just make you go "huh, thats really neat, why didn't anyone else do that?". I was a die hard fan of the Sony Ericsson interface but Blackberry just blew them out of the ocean. Audio quality is phenomenal. Screen is crystal clear even with video. The battery life seems great considering the features of the phone. My favorite feature so far has to be the threaded text message displays. It shows the entire, timestamped conversation between you and that contact when you open up or reply to a text.

I'm trying out the full blackberry service for a month but I don't think its worth the $20 so I will probably cancel.

In case you're curious about the size. Its the same size as the krzr (skinny version of razr) only a hair thinner. And its only $150 at t-mobile with an extended/new contract.
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Post by lars63 »

Spiffy looking phone :)
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Post by Chupacabra »

or its 1 cent on amazon.com with rebates and shit. amazon always has the best prices on cellphones.
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Post by bitWISE »

Chupacabra wrote:or its 1 cent on amazon.com with rebates and shit. amazon always has the best prices on cellphones.
Thats only for new customers. I had to get an extension deal because I was already under contract. But yea, that is an amazing discount if you were looking for a new phone/service.
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Post by R00k »

Available Service Providers:

United States

* AT&T
* Cellular One
* Cincinnati Bell
* SunCom Wireless
* T-Mobile


I hate the cellphone market in the US.
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Post by xer0s »

I'm holding out for the iPhone. Should be released in a couple weeks...

http://www.apple.com/iphone
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Post by o'dium »

US really are behind on phones...? Thats just, well, ugly... I'm still using the k800i. Does everything I need, AND it calls people!
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Post by Dark Metal »

If only you had someone other than your Mom to call.
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Post by o'dium »

Dark Metal wrote:If only you had someone other than your Mom to call.
Missus, friends, work... Shit, what a shame hey, if only I had OTHER people to call, like celebs, TV shows live on air, and the pope.

Fucking retard :dork:

Anyway:

Image

Vs.

Image

Oh, and I also have a bigger cock than you, but thats obvious.
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Post by seremtan »

btw can anyone recommend a decent clamshell?
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Post by xer0s »

I like the BlackBerry better. :shrug:
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Post by seremtan »

iPhone is cute but i'd prefer something non-proprietory that you can load any music/video on to
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Post by xer0s »

You can.
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Post by SOAPboy »

seremtan wrote:btw can anyone recommend a decent clamshell?
In the market for one too.

Sadly, im having to go CDMA, so options are quite limited.. Its either Alltell or Verizon. Only 2 carriers with signals where im moving. Fucking small towns.
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Post by bitWISE »

This phone or the N75 are the two sexiest flips I've seen but I don't have any experience with their interface.

http://www.nokiausa.com/phones/6170/0,2803,,00.html
o'dium wrote:Image
Pics don't do the finish of the case justice. The entire phone has that kind of finish that is so glossy you don't even want to touch it for fear of leaving a finger print.

But don't get me wrong, I love Sony phones.
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Post by +JuggerNaut+ »

o'dium wrote:
Dark Metal wrote:If only you had someone other than your Mom to call.
Missus, friends, work... Shit, what a shame hey, if only I had OTHER people to call, like celebs, TV shows live on air, and the pope.

Fucking retard :dork:

Anyway:

Image

Vs.

Image

Oh, and I also have a bigger cock than you, but thats obvious.
that SE's hot
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Post by Drön »

i was thinking of getting a pearl. i'm really torn on a phone to get. but i'm going to hold off for a little while still anyway. make my mind up proper.
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Post by Dark Metal »

Ah yes, the bigger cock over the internet claim. Very original. I'm sure your "friends" are tired of hearing you complain about the poor quality graphics on your cell phone display.
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Post by Grudge »

lol, you north americans and your blackberries
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Post by Chupacabra »

bitWISE wrote:This phone or the N75 are the two sexiest flips I've seen but I don't have any experience with their interface.

http://www.nokiausa.com/phones/6170/0,2803,,00.html
o'dium wrote:Image
Pics don't do the finish of the case justice. The entire phone has that kind of finish that is so glossy you don't even want to touch it for fear of leaving a finger print.

But don't get me wrong, I love Sony phones.
if youre going to handle it so much, wouldnt you much rather have a matte finish or whatever its called?
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Post by o'dium »

Dark Metal wrote:Ah yes, the bigger cock over the internet claim. Very original. I'm sure your "friends" are tired of hearing you complain about the poor quality graphics on your cell phone display.
Actually, I haven't had the chance to complain about jack shit, because 1 week after I bought the k800i, everyone else bought the same damn phone...

So I can only hope when my contract is up there are some snazzy new ones out.

Phones are in a bit of a lull atm. People are releasing new ones all the time but none of them are really any good. Nokia maybe... JUST MAYBE... Going back on top. And I fucking HATE Nokia.
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Post by MKJ »

lg shine?
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Post by o'dium »

Its a known fact that in the UK only idiots and women buy LG phones.
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Post by MKJ »

i think it looks rather nifty actually, and the interface seems very streamlined
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Post by Grudge »

Rumors say that Nokia will be buying RIM.
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