Sprint's new BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is getting ready to launch just right after the American Thanks Giving. You'll be able to pick one up for only $199 with two year contract real soon… Get details over at Sprint's website.

Well thanks to a tip we got last week and confirmation from our friends at CrackBerry. It seems that Rogers has officially launched their $15 unlimited email plan, however get this it's only compatible with the Pearl. Customers can not put this data plan on any other BlackBerry device (including 8700R, Curve, 8800, etc). However you can pick up a Pearl for only $99 with renewal of course if you have a voice plan that meets the requirements. 

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So it looks like RIM is getting ready for their staff Christmas party… get this rumor has it that it's being held at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. The rumor continues that they will have Van Halen performing along with the Tragically Hip. RIM's calling this "secret" event "RIM ROCKS".

RIM has officially launch their latest version of BlackBerry Desktop Manager 4.3. This software was seen on Vodafone's UK site last week but now its available for everyone. Head on over to BlackBerry.com to download it. 

it's time again to see what went on over the past week (November 4-10th). This week consisted of a lot of BlackBerry Pearl news and several other stories:

• Check out the Pearl's new OS 4.3.1
• RIM intros BlackBerry Professional Software
• O2 launches BlackBerry Pearl 8120
• Live shots of Telus branded BlackBerry Pearl 8130
• The Pearl and Curve join the OtterBox family
• Opera Mini 4 rolls out for BlackBerry
• Rogers to introduce new Personal BlackBerry plans?
• Bell gets on the ball and introduces BlackBerry Pearl

As always you can discuss the latest news on BlackBerry Sync Forums. 

Not too far behind Telus, Bell Mobility has announced the release of the new BlackBerry Pearl 8130. Bell's Pearl will be available for only $149.95 with three year contract or $449.95 outright with no contract (take that Telus!). Not only that but Bell introduced new consumer data plans. Check out bell.ca for details. 

"The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 delivers the ultimate wireless email and data experience for clients looking for both substance and style," said AdelBazerghi, Vice President, Products for Bell Mobility. "We are confident itscombination of data speed, functionality and style will resonate particularlywith consumers and small business professionals looking for a phone that lets them work, play and connect with ease." 

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We just got wind that Rogers is planning on releasing personal BlackBerry data plans very very soon. We heard about an amazing $15 - Unlimited emails via BIS (BlackBerry Internet Service), Unlimited instant messaging via BlackBerry messenger, Google Chat and Yahoo! messenger. 

CrackBerry also just broke wind of a $25 - 4MB data plan for BIS only to match Telus. As well clients who are eligible for a hardware discount can get  the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 for only $79 (making room for the new BlackBerry Pearl 8120). More details to follow when a official announcement comes. 

Those of your who love using Opera on your BlackBery good news! Opera mini 4 has just rolled out of beta and is now out for download as a stable version. Check out the list of new features and download it at Operamini.com for free. 

Thanks, CrackBerry & BBcool

Meet the two latest additions to the OtterBox case family. The BlackBerry Curve and Pearl (8100) are the latest to get fitted for this ultra tough case. Both cases provide great protection with several layers of protection and a plastic holster with magnet for holster suspension mode. 

• OtterBox 1934 Case for BlackBerry Pearl (8100) - available in Black or Black/Yellow only $49.95 USD

• OtterBox 1935 Case for BlackBerry Curve (8300 series) - available in Black or Black/Yellow only $49.95 USD 

The OtterBox cases are available for several other BlackBerry and non-BlackBerry models. Check out our previous posts and OtterBox 1933 case for the BlackBerry 8800 Review. Both cases should be launching within the next few weeks from OtterBox. Stay tuned for more details.

I know the Pearl has been covering our site over the past few weeks but here is a few snapshots of the Telus branded BlackBerry Pearl 8130. Don't forget to check out our shots of the 8130's new menus as well. More pictures and a review to come soon!

Visit BlackBerry Sync Gallery for more pictures of the Pearl 8130