BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Phone, Sapphire Blue (T-Mobile, Phone Only, No Service)

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What Customers Say About BlackBerry Pearl 8100 Phone, Sapphire Blue (T-Mobile, Phone Only, No Service):

AT&T only has the "blackberry data plan" that costs a minimum of $39.00 in addition to your minute plan. Somehow this was my fault and this sort of defect didn't fall under the manufacturer's warranty. (Don't go over unless you're prepared to take out a second mortgage).Not useful as a personal organizer unless your willing to spend over $100 a month for a cellphone bill.Seriously, this has been a thorn in my side, rather than a helper (which is why I bought a Blackberry). C'mon people.#2 This phone interferes (makes that buzzing sound) REALLY loudly with any audio device.

I had this phone for a month when the button that holds the batter cover on popped off. This doesn't include using your blackberry as a wireless modem, that costs extra and you are limited on how much date you can use. If you have not yet bought a Pearl, then don't. I've had this almost two years and I can't wait till my contract is up so I can chuck this POS into a recycling box.Why. AT&T, the Company I bought it from, would do nothing. Also, the chrome like paint on the phone wore off within 6 months of using it.

You cannot use the blackberry feature without this plan. More than any other phone I've owned. Also GREATLY interferes with car stereos, TV speakers, PA systems, and etc.#3 I am equally disappointed that bluetooth headphones are not any option for this phone because the Pearl doesn't use the new technology that most, if not all, of the stereo headphones do. I've tried every adapter electronics store sell.#4 Make sure your cellular carrier has a REASONABLE data plan for blackberry. OEM (The manufacturer) offered to repair it for $90 dollars. The headphones available for this phone are junk, and there is no good off brand alternative either. #1 Poor durability (and I'm easy on phones).

So if you want the convenience of using your USB cable to charge it on your laptop or pc, mute your speakers, or you'll be sorry. Both Companies' best suggestion was to buy a silicon cover for the phone to hold the batter back on. It's a piece of plastic with a tiny spring the size of a toenail clipping. AT&T offered to SELL me a new phone for $199 (when I got it free with a 2 year contract).

It takes FANTASTIC pics for a phone and allows you to zoom, crop, take in b&W and sepia. I have my service through TMobile so I got this phone for a very good deal. I bought the Blackberry Pearl 8100 in navy and it looks sleek and I like the pearl 8100 much better than the regular blackberry because it is slim,easy to carry around not so bulky like the bigger version. I recommend this phone for anyone ages 8 to 80, they will Love it AND the wide variety of accessories it has and the colors it comes in. its really a great buy. They call it the "pearl" becasue there is a roller ball, kind of like a mouse thats opaque and lit up & it allows you to easily scroll through your phone easily. You will have to contact your service provider to set up your email, AND your voicemail account, & sometimes I hear an echo when I talk, as if Im in a whole.but that is about the only cons.

If you are looking for a compact smartphone I would recommend the BB Pearl. I bought this phone because it was free with an instant rebate. My plan with T-mobile is also far more cheaper than when I was with Verizon. The only downside I have is the small keypad but you get used to it afterwards. If anyone out there is looking for a deal I would recommend shopping here in Amazon. So far I haven't had any problems with using the phone.