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- 04-29-2010, 02:58 PM
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Pearl 8100 vs pearl 9100, comparing shell not specs?
Like I was talking about here, I believe that RIM should not futz too much with the general formfactor and shell of their more popular handsets. That being said, researching the new pearl or having the opportunity to play with one, how do you find the new pearl compared to the old one? Thanks.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 04-29-2010, 03:08 PM #2
Hardware: looks a lot better
Tech spec: pratically a 9700 without the QWERTY...
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My custom 9700: http://forums.crackberry.com/showthr...=1#post5022524 - 04-29-2010, 03:23 PMThread Author #3
Well, let me out it this way... Even though the curve isReally outdated in terms of hardware and there are nicer looking handsets, quit a few people still prefer to use the curve, but now it's getting really obsolete.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 04-29-2010, 09:31 PM #4
Here's a side by side photo:
The 8100 Pearl body feels chubby compared to the 9100 Pearl. The 9100
reminds me of a phaser from Star Trek... its so slim and tapered, it seems
very futuristic.~DENISE~
YES, I DO BELIEVE THAT I AM WORTH IT!
PLEASE STOP WITH THE LONG POSTS! YOU'RE BORING US. - 04-30-2010, 12:42 AM #5 Any way possible to get a clearer picture. Photo looks pretty blurry.
Originally Posted by TequilaAddict 
Here's a side by side photo:
The 8100 Pearl body feels chubby compared to the 9100 Pearl. The 9100
reminds me of a phaser from Star Trek... its so slim and tapered, it seems
very futuristic. - 04-30-2010, 12:48 AM #6
I will try to borrow a better camera. I know, my camera is so lame.
~DENISE~
YES, I DO BELIEVE THAT I AM WORTH IT!
PLEASE STOP WITH THE LONG POSTS! YOU'RE BORING US. - 04-30-2010, 08:24 AMThread Author #7
but it still is easier to type on? And does it have more body flex then the old one?
Blackberry 10 > Windows Phone 7/8 > Blackberry 7 > iOS > Android > Symbian > WebOS > Meego - 04-30-2010, 09:18 AM #8
Why would it have more flex? It's narrower.
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- 04-30-2010, 10:40 AMThread Author #9
I'm just hoping that it doesn't suffer from a relatively cheap build that causes people to consider something else when they hold it in their hand.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 04-30-2010, 12:30 PM #10
I don't understand what flex means.
~DENISE~
YES, I DO BELIEVE THAT I AM WORTH IT!
PLEASE STOP WITH THE LONG POSTS! YOU'RE BORING US. - 04-30-2010, 08:48 PM #11
rim did a wonder with the new one.im so leaning towards getting it. come on at&t, what is the release date? i want a new berry.the old 8100 was great back in the day.
- 04-30-2010, 10:10 PM #12 ever hold a 9700?
it feels the same but lighter - same quality build as the bold, flex is a non-issue imo Originally Posted by grahamf BES 5.0.4 | 8700C > 8100 > 8120 > CBW9100|5.0.0.884 |TMO Galaxy T849, 2.3.3,CF:root.unlocked |HTC One S for a day > 9780, 6.722 |
- 04-30-2010, 10:19 PM #13
I've never held a 9700. I really want to go see it in person.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 05-01-2010, 03:58 PM #14
Just held a dummy unit 9100 at Best Buy for the first time today. The main reason I've been so loyal with my device {even though I've gone though 5 of them} is because unlike all the other bb's, mine actually has buttons that were big enough to use. I've been so hyped for the 9100 to come out that I'd have the bigger buttons "and" have the reliability of any other bb all in one. Well the 9100 still has smaller buttons then what I'm use to, at this point I'm still sure I'll end up with one.
- 05-01-2010, 04:05 PM #15 Did Best Buy tell you when its getting released? Lucky Canadians... Originally Posted by Blade_27 ~DENISE~
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PLEASE STOP WITH THE LONG POSTS! YOU'RE BORING US. - 05-01-2010, 04:09 PM #16
It'll be this week, is what I was told.
- 05-01-2010, 05:09 PM #17
That's good.... then the US carriers will be getting it soon too.
~DENISE~
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PLEASE STOP WITH THE LONG POSTS! YOU'RE BORING US. - 05-01-2010, 06:15 PM #18 Going by that photo it seems the 8100 is a little bit wider, so I will have to see how slim the 9100 is in my big hands... Originally Posted by TequilaAddict Here's a side by side photo:
The 8100 Pearl body feels chubby compared to the 9100 Pearl. The 9100
reminds me of a phaser from Star Trek... its so slim and tapered, it seems
very futuristic. "If At first you don't succeed, hide all evidence you've tried"
- Terrence C.
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Currently own 10 BB's: 8100, 8220, 8320, 8520, 8900, 9300 x2, 9550, 9700, 9800... Yeah, I'm addicted. - 05-01-2010, 06:17 PM #19 Doubt it, otherwise we would hear it was going through FCC testing by now... but who knows... RIM *did* say May... Originally Posted by TequilaAddict
"If At first you don't succeed, hide all evidence you've tried"- Terrence C.
1,000th signature achieved 2/28/10..... I am now a BB Master.
Currently own 10 BB's: 8100, 8220, 8320, 8520, 8900, 9300 x2, 9550, 9700, 9800... Yeah, I'm addicted. - 05-02-2010, 11:24 PM #20
Bell mobility launches it next week, can't believe canada is finally getting a BB first makes me happy
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com - 05-02-2010, 11:34 PM #21
Man, what about CA? I am starting to give up on the phone. <sigh>
- 05-03-2010, 10:07 AM #22
there is no way RIM will not sell this phone in the states. it was there 3rd best seller, it would be idiotic if they don't.
- 05-03-2010, 08:40 PM #23
Wow, I had a chance to play with this phone today and I have 3 words for it, smooth, slim, and solid.
It feels and look durable and it's heavier then the old pearl. It doesn't look like a cheap toy at all. I'm not a small screen fan but the girls will love this new sexy phone. - 05-05-2010, 04:34 AM #24 It's not up to RIM. It's up to the carrier. After the Flip actually flopped, the carriers may want to stick by the full QWERTY and touch screen models. That seems to be the direction of the industry. Large screens and full keyboards for everyone. Originally Posted by cheech4
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- 05-05-2010, 09:28 AM #25
The Flip may have flopped, but I think the carriers are smart enough to know the difference between the models and the sales they generate.
And I'm sure they are aware of the interest this new phone has.
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