[jly.public]

Any chance RIM would bring back the Pearl with LTE support, a better 8MP rear camera with auto-focus and LED, a higher capacity battery, maybe 0.35" thick? Maybe specs from the Bold 9900/9930?

Although I do like the full QWERTY keyboard on the 9930, sometimes I'd prefer the simplicity of a wireless "phone", ie for only calls, real short text messages and occasional web surfing/app use to check bank account balances, etc.

[Denise in Los Angeles]

It would be nice but I don't think a new version will be released.

[Pmungus]

I for one would be all for a new generation Pearl - purely because it's a great little powerhouse, and the smallest most pocket-friendly smartphone on the market!

[Blade_27]

That would definitely be my next device.

[jly.public]

It would make sense to see RIM diversify and make a device that's great for those who would prefer great call quality, duplex speakerphone, bright and responsive screen, big buttons with great tactile feedback. The Pearl is a great platform for such a device.

I for one would be all for a new generation Pearl - purely because it's a great little powerhouse, and the smallest most pocket-friendly smartphone on the market!

[californiablackberry]

Since there was no OS7 refresh of the Pearl, I doubt it's going to come back with BB10/4GLTE.
Everyone wants bigger phones, and the form factor of the Pearl is dying.

[jly.public]

I think it's dying because no manufacturers are willing to take the risk and produce a "decent" one. If RIM put the 9900s hardware specs in the Pearl form factor, it'd be hot.

Responsive touchscreen, fast enough processor, BB traffic, big buttons for dialing, full duplex speakerphone, nice camera. It'd be a hot seller! IMO

Since there was no OS7 refresh of the Pearl, I doubt it's going to come back with BB10/4GLTE.
Everyone wants bigger phones, and the form factor of the Pearl is dying.

[jly.public]

+ it'd discourage people from texting behind the wheels, and it'd be easier for smaller pockets.

[CheddarTrek]

I'd buy it in a heartbeat. I want a smartphone that isn't really big like the Pearl, but also one that has buttons instead of only a touch screen. The Pearl is perfect... but I doubt we'll see this get made.

Your thread title got me excited though -- I thought it had been announced, dangit!

[k-fos]

i too would buy this in a heartbeat. my 9100 is starting to show it's age and honestly none of the phones on the market (bb or otherwise) really appeal to me. maybe rim will surprise us all and toss a bb10 pearl 4g in 013, but i kinda don't think thats gunna happen. i thought a pearl slider would be pretty sweet... like a mini torch, but with suretype. that would be cool.

[Dark_Horse]

I'd be first in line for an updated Pearl, 4G or no 4G

Love the small pocket friendly format and it's perfect if you need the best mobile email and messaging experience that RIM is reknowed for but without the bigger and more bulky device. I use my Pearl far more than any other Blackberry including the 9900.

[Blacklatino]

It would be nice but I don't think a new version will be released.

Yeah, probably not, but, it would be hot.......especially on the new/improved BB10 Platform. I would get one.