Well neither RIM or Sprint have officially announced it yet, but Amazon has it on their site. The BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is coming to Sprint in a Red color to match the original Pearl 8100's red color option. So not only is the Pearl 8130 coming in Pink for Verizon but Red for Sprint. You can try and head over to Amazon and pick up the Red Pearl 8130 for $199.99 with a contract.
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Just like we told you, RIM is getting ready for a Pink BlackBerry 8130. How do we know this? Because Verizon put a "color swap" option on their promo site showing off the new pink color. Who's next? Telus maybe? stay tuned.
Looks like Slingbox didn't forget about us BlackBerry users. They will be launching a BlackBerry client, which would allows users to stream HD (high definition) content to their BlackBerry from a home network. According to reports this application will be supported on most newer BlackBerry's including 3G, EDGE or Wi-Fi equipped devices. Keep in mind you will for sure need a truely unlimited data plan or a Wi-Fi Curve 8320/Pearl 8120 cause this will eat data.
Watch for the Slingbox to make an appearance sometime later this year and will only cost about $29.99 USD (of course plus a Singbox device). If your not familiar with the Slingbox check it out here.
Colorware is known for their custom electronic coloring such as Danger's Sidekick devices and Apple's iPhone. Well starting December 31st Colorware is getting into the BlackBerry game and will be offering the Pearl, Curve and 8800 series. Just think you can get a custom whatever color you want BlackBerry.
Check out Colorware.com for details.
T-Mobile's new little purchased SunCom Wireless has just launched the Wi-Fi sporting BlackBerry Pearl 8120. Yes that's right even before T-Mobile. SunCom's got this hot new Pearl for $219.99 with contract or $399.99 with no contract. For details visit SunCom.com.
We announced earlier last month that OtterBox, one of our favorite BlackBerry cases has just launched new cases for the Pearl and Curve. Well the good news is we have received them and will be posting a review shortly. As always the OtterBox cases right perfectly and feature protection from dust, dirt and dropping.
The Curve and Pearl cases are made up of three layers:
Both cases start at only $49.95 USD and can be found over at OtterBox.com. Stay tuned for our full snapshots which will be posted soon!
Here's a quick tip for you if your in Canada and looking at getting a BlackBerry this holiday season! Both Telus and Bell are offering the new BlackBerry Pearl 8130 (next generation Pearl) for $0 with three year term. But if you choose Telus and and get a voice of at least $30 a month you can get unlimited email and instant messaging for $15 extra a month. Here's the best part! As a bonus Telus is offering Unlimited mobile browsing (unlimited internet) for free with this data plan.
Unfortunately Telus' website only shows unlimited email and instant messaging on this data plan but it's confirmed mobile browsing is included as well. This offer is for a limited time and could expire soon.
Just to add to all the Pearl news. We've received word from a reliable source that RIM will be launching a pink colored BlackBerry Pearl 8130 very soon. We aren't sure if other colors are planned for the CDMA Pearl just yet. Anyways the Pink Pearl should hit both American and Canadian carriers very soon possibly even before this holiday season. Stay tuned for more details…
Kevin over at CrackBerry has discovered by upgrading the original BlackBerry Pearl 8100 to OS 4.3.1, you get access to stereo Bluetooth (A2DP) on the device. He previously discovered that this upgrade on a Curve would enable video recording. Unfortunately OS 4.3.1 isn't available yet for the Pearl as it's still in beta.
He ended up pairing the Pearl 8100 with a pair of Motorola S9 stereo Bluetooth headphones and BluAnt Sonic Portable speakers. So hopefully we will see this new software upgrade come sometime soon.
It's about time after the long wait Sprint customers and now able to pick up the BlackBerry Pearl 8130. It's now available in stores and online for only $199 with two year contract. Head over to Sprint.com for details.
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