Tag: Pearl / 8100 Series

T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8220 unboxing!

T-Mobile BlackBerry Pearl 8220 unboxing!

October 6, 2008 | By | 1 Comment

Sure we have seen Kevin’s Pearl 8220 unboxing before but The Boy Genius managed to take it on step closer. He has unboxed a T-Mobile branded Pearl Flip 8220. He also goes on to say that he isn’t teribally impressed with the overall quality of the product “As far as the device goes, we’re pretty [...]

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OS 4.5 hits Rogers and Bell in Canada

OS 4.5 hits Rogers and Bell in Canada

October 3, 2008 | By | 4 Comments

Good news for us Canadians today… Both Rogers Wireless and Bell Mobility have launched OS 4.5. Rogers has released the OS 4.5 for Curve 8310 and 8320 (4.5.0.81) and Bell has released OS 4.5.0.77 for both the Curve 8330 and Pearl 8130. Keep in mind you if your carrier doesn’t offer OS 4.5 yet you [...]

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Media Sync for Mac is coming soon!

Media Sync for Mac is coming soon!

October 2, 2008 | By | 7 Comments

Today’s a good day for Mac users like myself. A recent post in RIM’s Knowledge database (Article KB16003) is showing RIM is getting ready to launch Media Sync for Mac OS X users. It looks like this software is designed for the BlackBerry Pearl 8220, however I’m sure it will work with all models. You [...]

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YouAskedForIt – Rogers Pearl 8220 promo

YouAskedForIt – Rogers Pearl 8220 promo

September 21, 2008 | By | Add a Comment

Rogers did confirm that they will be launching the new flip BlackBerry Pearl 8220. However they now have a website setup called YouAskedForIt.ca which will allow you to register and be notified when Rogers officially launches the new Pearl. It’s expected that Rogers will launch the new Pearl Flip sometime this month or early next [...]

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Silver BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is the third color

Silver BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 is the third color

September 19, 2008 | By | Add a Comment

So far we have seen both Red and Black in RIM’s new BlackBerry Pearl 8220, now RIM will be adding Silver to the collection. Silver brings a very nice professional touch in my opinion. We are not sure who will be launching this new color just yet, but most likely you will see it on [...]

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Rogers BlackBerry Pearl 8220 launch parties!

Rogers BlackBerry Pearl 8220 launch parties!

September 16, 2008 | By | Add a Comment

T-Mobile isn’t the only ones getting ready to launch the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220. Rogers Wireless is hosting several parties through out Canada for Rogers staff to check out the new Pearl (BlackBerryPearl8220Event.com). Rogers has also put the Pearl Flip on their website as coming soon. It’s expected that Rogers will launch it soon for [...]

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T-Mobile lists BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 online

T-Mobile lists BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 online

September 16, 2008 | By | Add a Comment

T-Mobile USA now has the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 on their site. It’s a pre-register site meaning you will be notified when the Pearl Flip is available for sale. No pricing or release date is available at this time, but you can expect to pick one up fairly soon… Get details and register at T-Mobile.com [...]

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Review: OtterBox case for BlackBerry Pearl 2 (8110, 8120, 8130)

Review: OtterBox case for BlackBerry Pearl 2 (8110, 8120, 8130)

June 27, 2008 | By | 6 Comments

[rating: 4/5] The folks from OtterBox messaged me the other day and reminded me that I haven't posted a review yet for my BlackBerry Pearl 2 OtterBox case. This time instead of writing the review after a few days I decided to put the case threw a test for a month or so. Check out [...]

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My Pearl 8130 meets OS 4.5 (pictures and features)

My Pearl 8130 meets OS 4.5 (pictures and features)

May 29, 2008 | By | 9 Comments

I've been testing a beta version of RIM's upcoming OS 4.5 for my BlackBerry Pearl 8130. While no exact time frame is known for this new OS upgrade it is expected to come VERY soon. First off you won't notice any crazy new additions to the UI or anything. Continue reading to see the changes [...]

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AT&T next in line for BlackBerry 8110 with GPS

AT&T next in line for BlackBerry 8110 with GPS

April 9, 2008 | By | 1 Comment

According to a post found on BerryReview, Viral Electronics is saying AT&T has released new mail-in rebates which list the BlackBerry 8110. The rebate is for $50 off the price of the 8110. In case your don't know a whole lot about the 8110 it's the GPS packing, Wi-Fi lacking next generation Pearl with a [...]

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Bell gets on the ball, introducing the BlackBery Pearl 8130

Bell gets on the ball, introducing the BlackBery Pearl 8130

November 10, 2007 | By | 3 Comments

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 [...]

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