The FCC has cleared the BlackBerry 8120 for release to the public. So you can bet you'll see a Wi-Fi packed GSM Pearl in stores soon. It will feature several other upgrades such as a 3.5mm headphone jack, external micro SD memoy card slot and UMA support.
So keep your eyes open for North American releases soon…
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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.
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."
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.
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.
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
Looks like European carrier O2 has just launched the Wi-Fi enabled BlackBerry Pearl 8120 on their lineup. The BlackBerry Pearl also features 2.0 megapixel camera, 3.5mm headphones jack, all new designed SureType QWERTY keyboard and external microSD memory card slot. Visit O2's website for more details.
Well the good news is we received our shinny new BlackBerry Pearl 8130. This new CDMA Pearl brings all new features to the CDMA BlackBerry lineup. Here is some snapshots of the new BlackBerry OS. Our actual review of the 8130 will be coming in a few days so stay tuned. Click over to see more pictures.
We all knew it was coming but now its official. Telus has officially launched the BlackBerry Pearl 8130. Telus is the first to launch the Pearl 8130 in Canada (next up Bell?). Included in the box is the BlackBerry 8130, leather pocket, battery, stereo headset, usb cable and desktop manager software. Pricing is as follows:
Check it out on Telus website.
