BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Questions before I buy this phone...
I've heard a lot of great stuff about this phone and overall people seem to rate it well, but I'm wondering a few things:
1. I have a mac (powerbook g4) and I am wondering if this phone will sync with my laptop
2. Also, it hasn't been out long and I'm wondering if there are any kinks that haven't been worked out yet (perhaps someone in the profession would know this)
3. Also I've never had a bb or any type of pda and I'm wondering if this is a good all around phone for someone looking for the most/best features (ease of use shouldn't be an issue since I'm skilled with technology)
1. I have a mac (powerbook g4) and I am wondering if this phone will sync with my laptop
2. Also, it hasn't been out long and I'm wondering if there are any kinks that haven't been worked out yet (perhaps someone in the profession would know this)
3. Also I've never had a bb or any type of pda and I'm wondering if this is a good all around phone for someone looking for the most/best features (ease of use shouldn't be an issue since I'm skilled with technology)
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I cannot comment about the Apple sync compatibility.
The Pearl has been out for quite sometime now .. nearly a year in the GSM format. This CDMA version addresses a few of the issues that are found on the previous version. I wouldn't be too concerned about any unwanted surprises.
The Pearl is my first Blackberry and I found it easy to use, featured packed and well designed. My previous smartphones included the Q and Treo 700wx.
I feel anyone would be quite pleased with the Pearl's balance of smartphone features and consumer friendly add ons such as mms, camera and video ability to mention a few.
The Pearl has been out for quite sometime now .. nearly a year in the GSM format. This CDMA version addresses a few of the issues that are found on the previous version. I wouldn't be too concerned about any unwanted surprises.
The Pearl is my first Blackberry and I found it easy to use, featured packed and well designed. My previous smartphones included the Q and Treo 700wx.
I feel anyone would be quite pleased with the Pearl's balance of smartphone features and consumer friendly add ons such as mms, camera and video ability to mention a few.
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I just started using the 8130 as well, my first smartphone and first BB. This is the best built phone I have ever had and the features all work well - not fluff. I am VERY impressed with the little phone and wouldn't trade it for anything. Mobile dfw right, well balanced set of features for both professional and entertainment purposes.
My only problem, which you hopefully won't have on the Mac is a problem loading 3rd party apps through desktop app loader. It doesn't recognize the app as useable on latest operating system and gives me an "No additional apps designed for your device were found" error message. I had to load OTA and the app worked fine. This has happened 3 times now.
Good luck with your decision.
My only problem, which you hopefully won't have on the Mac is a problem loading 3rd party apps through desktop app loader. It doesn't recognize the app as useable on latest operating system and gives me an "No additional apps designed for your device were found" error message. I had to load OTA and the app worked fine. This has happened 3 times now.
Good luck with your decision.
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Hey..... Mac user here as well (PowerBook G4, Still run Tiger, they dont have a patch for the software for leopard yet, but it has been awhile since i checked) I use software called the missing sync.....it works VERY WELL.... I have yet to have any problems out of it....also the blackberry pulls the .MAC account info well....
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