I’m not sure the BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is the best choice for anyone right now especially since the Tour is coming soon. Verizon Wireless is nevertheless selling the phone as of right now and it can be yours for $79 after a $70 mail-in rebate and a new two-year contract. The phone is available both online and in store and if you’re not looking for an iPhone or a Pre right now then a Flip phone from Berry might be the phone for you.

via Verizon

Tags: 8230, Apple, BlackBerry, flip, iPhone, Palm, Pearl, pre, Research In Motion, RIM, Verizon, Verizon Wireless

Having been initially announced some time ago the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220 successful made an appearance on carriers such as T-Mobile and Rogers but other carriers were effectively left in the dark.

Luckily, Verizon Wireless has released a statement saying that the Blackberry Pearl Flip 8230 will be available from them on June 19th for $129.99 after a 2-year contract and $70 rebate. If you aren’t familiar with the Pearl Flip it is essentially a Blackberry Pearl in a flip form factor with RIM marketing the phone to prevent “making calls with your butt”.

Anyways, the 8230 will be running RIM’s 4.6.0 operating system on a 324MHz processor, external and internal displays, 2MP camera complete with flash, GPS, and a SureType keypad. As for me? I’ll settle with a Blackberry Bold.

Tags: 8230, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, flip, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Pearl, Research In Motion, Research In Motion, Verizon

Now here’s an idea: T-Mobile UK has recently announced the addition of a “Pay Once” option for those interested in buying the Blackberry Pearl 8110. 

If you choose this deal, you’ll pay a one time fee of £180/$262 and get a brand new Blackberry Pearl 8110 complete with unlimited internet and email for a year. Sounds cool, right?

The only problem is that there aren’t any minutes bundled with the “Pay Once” deal so you’re forced to deal with a pay-as-you-go method of obtaining minutes. Oh well, can’t win ‘em all!

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Tags: 8110, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, email, internet, pay once, Pearl, Research In Motion, T-Mobile, UK, Unlimited

If you own a BlackBerry smartphone then you might be exactly the person Skyfire is looking for. And you might consider looking for it too since it could be exactly the mobile Internet browser you are looking for. Skyfire hasn’t created one for BlackBerries just yet but it looks like they’re working on it. In fact testing is about to start soon with Bold users then Curve, Pearl and 8830 phones.

Here’s what Skyfire is saying so far:

Hello,
You sent us an email asking about Skyfire for the BlackBerry. We are looking for early Alpha testers to help us develop Skyfire for BlackBerry. If you like to be the first on the block, and on the bleeding edge (bugs!), please sign up and give us a steady stream of feedback so together we can make browsing on the BlackBerry the best it can be.

To participate, you will need:

• BlackBerry Bold, Curve, Pearl or 8830 (Note: we are kick starting the alpha with the Bold)
• Live in the US
• Participate under NDA
• Post your feedback and experience in our User Forum
• Be capable and willing to install new alpha releases as we publish them

If you’d like to participate, please send an email to [redacted] and tell us

• Preferred email address
• Cellular carrier
• BlackBerry model
• BlackBerry phone number (to send you links to download)

We’ll send you the NDA and details about the program.

Thanks,
Skyfire Support

Tags: 8830, BlackBerry, Bold, Curve, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Pearl, Research In Motion, RIM, Skyfire

AT&T is finally going to launch the BlackBerry Curve 8900 which T-Mobile already has in stock. The 8900 will arrive sometime in February although we don’t know exactly when. The Pearl Flip 8210 will also arrive from AT&T and you should expect it sometime in March. There’s no official date for it either and as for pricing, we expect the Curve 8900 to sell for $199 on contract while the Flip will probably cost $99. All we need now is confirmation from AT&T.

via BGR

Tags: 8210, 8900, At&T, At&T, BlackBerry, Curve, flip, Pearl, Research In Motion, RIM

Need a new Flip from RIM? Well the Pearl 8230 Flip is right around the corner as it seems that Verizon is ready to launch it soon. We have no news on pricing and availability dates yet but we’re counting on Verizon to let everyone know soon about their intentions with the 8230. People say that test units are out which might indicate that the official launch is near. Would you buy the 8230 Flip?

via crackberry

Tags: 8230, BlackBerry, flip, Mobile News, Pearl, Research In Motion, RIM, Verizon, Verizon

As we were expecting the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 has been launched by Fido in Canada. Maybe it’s not such a good idea to get the 8100 when you could be choosing a smarter smartphone. The phone costs $400 with a month-to-month plan or $25 with a 3-year contract. And as for data plans, Fido will charge you $15 for unlimited personal email and IM, $25 for 500MB/month, $30 for 1GB/month and $60 for 3GB of traffic per month.

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Tags: 8100, BlackBerry, Canada, fido, Mobile News, Pearl, Research In Motion

February 4 is the day when Fido will start to sell BlackBerry handsets. We already told you that but now we have more details. Fido has been training employees for the BlackBerry arrival. The first phone to be launched is the Pearl 8100. It will be sold for $400 with a month-to-month/off contract, $350 on a 2-year contract and $25 with a 3-year contract with voice and data. The data plans for it include the
$15 unlimited personal email and IM, $25 for 500MB, $30 for 1GB and $60 for 3GB of traffic. Tethering will be allowed at no additional price as long as you don’t go over your monthly traffic limit but the BlackBerry Exchange Sever won’t be supported.

via BGR

Tags: 8100, BlackBerry, fido, Mobile News, Pearl, Research In Motion

It seems as if the much anticipated launch of the Blackberry Pearl Flip is close at hand. Articles, rumors, unboxing videos and photos of the smartphone have started appearing on the Web, including those from the Boy Genius Report and PhoneDog.com, complete with T-Mobile packaging. Of course, the rumor that T-Mobile is going to launch the smartphone has been around for a while, its easy to assume that the launch will be sooner rather than later.

The BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8220 was announced at CTIA Fall 2008 and is the first BlackBerry with a clamshell design. T-Mobile will be the first U.S. carrier to offer the model.

Tags: 8220, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, flip, Mobile News, Pearl, Research In Motion, T-Mobile

BlackBerry handsets are especially designed for the professional class. AT&T Inc. recently released the BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone with built-in GPS. The cell phone comes with an integrated AT&T Navigator that offers on-screen directions with colorful 3-D moving maps. The Navigator makes the users aware of traffic speeds and incidents via voice commands and on screen prompts.

“The BlackBerry Pearl 8110’s stylish design and consumer features blend well with the productivity features for managing your day while away from home or the office,” said Michael Woodward, vice president, Business Voice/Data and Wireless Products, for AT&T’s wireless unit.

The New BusinessTalk Plans and BlackBerry Professional Software make it a versatile solution for the high end commercial class. The display of this Smartphone support more than 65,000 colors and comes with the capacity to automatically adjust brightness as per surrounding environment. The BlackBerry Pearl 8110 is the first BlackBerry cellphone to provide free wireless download of YELLOWPAGES.COM Mobile application.

AT&T’s BlackBerry Pearl 8110 smartphone is available for immediate sale at a price of $149.99, with a two-year contract, unlimited data plan and $39.99 voice plan. There are other plans available if you are a globe trotter. Surf up the AT&T’s official website for more details. It is available in two color options glossy titanium or rich red finish.

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Tags: 8110, At&T, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, GPS, Pearl, Research In Motion, smartphone

Here in Mobilewhack, we’ve never ran out of luxury story phones to tell. This time, it’s the BlackBerry Pearl which is, yet again, pimped. This BlackBerry Pearl Diamond Edition by Amosu is encrusted with 900 diamonds. 900 diamonds! And what’s great is that, these 900 diamonds are recyclable — you can use them for another purpose later if the BlackBerry Pearl starts becoming old. Better yet, all Amosu’s handsets come with concierge service. The Amosu Blackberry Pearl Diamond is available in the Amosu web site for US$88,443. Personally, I’d rather see a BlackBerry Pearl covered in, well, pearl — just for the pun of it (yes, pun intended).

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Tags: BlackBerry, Pearl, Research In Motion

Well, I think love is really in the air. At least love for pink that is. After conquering Verizon in the United States, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in its all its pinkish glory is headed up north towards Canada via Telus. But this time, there is also a humanitarian side to this fashionable smartphone as Telus will donate $25 to Rethink Breast Cancer on every piece sold. Get it before the big day on a three-year contract for $99.99 from Telus. I won’t bore you with the specs again, but head over here if you are still interested.

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Tags: 8130, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Pearl, pink, Telus

This one is for the English people and certainly an occasion to celebrate as the sleek new BlackBerry 8110 is headed their way on Vodafone’s UK network. After the rumor we heard about the GPS-toting device earlier in the month, we can now officially confirm that it is available immediately on Vodafone. This GSM version of the wildly popular 8130 Pearl CDMA also includes free 12-month subscription to Vodafone’s Sat Nav and is compatible with BlackBerry Enterprise Server and other services. Available for free to £102.13 depending on the plan you choose.

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Tags: 8110, 8130, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Pearl, RIM, Vodafone

V-day is nearing and I bet a lot of you are having a hard time deciding what handsets to get for your loved ones. Well, if the pink BlackBerry Pearl isn’t really striking your fancy, how about the more luxurious BlackBerry Pearl Platinum & Nightfire by GoldStriker? GoldStriker worked with Sascha Hildebrandt, a German designer, to adorn the BlackBerry Pearl with gleaming platinum accents and luscious red leather. This grand-looking, mouth-watering BlackBerry Pearl version will be available on the 14th of February for US$1,600.

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Tags: BlackBerry, Pearl, Research In Motion

It seems like RIM hasn’t forgotten the ladies and is prepping a Blackberry in their favorite color, pink. Come tomorrow, you can get your very own BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in pink on Verizon’s wireless network. This new phone for the fashion-conscious corporate woman will be available with the same features as the regular BlackBerry Pearl 8130 along with the VZ Navigator, which provides turn-by-turn directions similar to GPS.

The pink BlackBerry Pearl will be available on Verizon beginning on Friday, January 25, 2008, on a two-year contract of $199 after a mail-in rebate. An additional unlimited data plan is available at $29.99 per month on top of voice plan.

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Tags: BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Pearl, pink, RIM, Verizon, Verizon

MobiTV announced that its mobile TV application is now available for the BlackBerr Pearl 8130 smartphone. With the broadest collection of live TV and other video/music content for mobile users, this is good news for Pearl users who were missing out the feature. The CDMA phone, which is compatible with EV-DO networks, did not have a full mobile TV app until now.

BlackBerry 8130 users can purchase MobiTV through either their wireless provider or through www.mobitv.com. It is also available on Handango. The TV application is on display at the CES 2008 in booth 30333 South Hall 3.

MobiTV

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Tags: 8130, application, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, ces, handango, Mobile News, mobile tv, news, Pearl, Research In Motion

America’s largest network, Alltel Wireless is planning to have the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 smartphone available in time for the holidays. With this news, customers’ wireless experience becomes much easier and more productive.

The Pearl 8310 is designed to give users exceptional mobile experience with powerful communications and multimedia capabilities. This includes text messaging, scheduling meetings, playing music, doing emails and even surfing the internet. All these are included in this sleek smartphone.

Alltel Wireless will be offering the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for $149.99 after a $100 mail-in-rebate at Alltel retail stores nationwide and online at www.shopalltel.com.

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Tags: 8310, Alltel, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, Pearl

Otter Products announced two new models in the Defender line-up of protective cases. The OtterBox 1934, designed for BlackBerry Pearl and the OtterBox 1935 for BlackBerry Curve allow full access to the trackball and camera, and fit the RIM phones neatly. Rugged in nature, you can easily carry the case on your travels. With three protective layers, your BlackBerry is safe from scratches, bumps and even drops.

According to Otter, layer 1 is a protective clear membrane for the screen and keyboard, preventing dust and dirt from getting into your phone, while layer 2 is essentially a high-impact polycarbonate shell. The third layer wraps the silicone skin over the device to absorb bump and shock. The OtterBox 1934 and 1935 also come with acoustic vents that cover and protect the microphone, headset and speaker phone openings.

For easy carrying, there’s also a swivel belt clip. Priced at US $49.95, the OtterBox cases are now available.

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Tags: BlackBerry, casing, Cell Phones, Curve, otter, otterbox, Pearl, protective, Research In Motion

Research In Motion has the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 smartphone in spiffy new colors for T-Mobile USA. The colors include blue, sunset red and pale gold. Added to the existing white and black, customers now have a choice of five colors when it comes to their Pearl.

What’s more, with the introduction of these new colors, T-Mobile is slated to introduce an affordable BlackBerry email-only service for US $9.99/month which includes access to email accounts like Yahoo!, AOL or Gmail.

Priced at US $149.99 (after a $100.00 instant discount and $50.00 mail-in rebate) for a 2 year service agreement, the quad-band BlackBerry Pearl 8100 is available from T-Mobile.

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Tags: 8100, BlackBerry, Cell Phones, colors, Pearl, Research In Motion, smartphone, T-Mobile