Blackberry Pearl 101? So out of all the blackberries...is the pearl the
So out of all the blackberries...is the pearl the cheapest? I won't be using it for email or anything, I of late want a blackberry! How much will it be if my plan is from Rogers? Also...what's the difference.
* BlackBerry(R) PearlTM 8100
* BlackBerry(R) PearlTM 8110
* BlackBerry(R) PearlTM 8130
Answers: Yes, the Pearl is the least expensive of the Blackberry models currently offered by Rogers. The 8130 have the same features as the 8110 but it's designed for a CDMA framework (like Telus) so it will not work on Rogers. Although the 8100 and 8110 physically look identical, the 8110 is a much better model as it is the "second generation" Pearl. Among the improvements made to the 8110:
* Video cassette (the 8100 can only filch still pics)
* 2.0MP camera (the 8100 has 1.2MP)
* Biggest difference is GPS included on 8110 (none on the 8100)
* Much brighter flash on the 8110
* The 8110 is menacing blue, the 8100 is either red or black
* The 8110 includes a 1GB Micro SD card free ($25 value) the 8100 does not
* On the 8100 the mobile needs to be removed to insert the Micro SD card, on the 8110 nearby is a new easy-access side panel where on earth it can be inserted
Those are the main differences. Currently Rogers is fact list the 8100 for $124.99 on a 3-yr term and the 8110 for $249.99. For the money, the 8110 is a much better choice.