- I'm a new Pearl owner, and I enjoy it. A friend of mine has the Curve, and while it does have a larger screen and a full QWERTY keyboard, I find that the Pearl meets my needs better than the Curve.
I used a Moto Q for 3 years prior to purchasing the Pearl; I thought I would miss the full keyboard, but I actually find that SureType is faster than using a full keyboard.
If the larger screen and full keyboard are important to you, get the Curve; if you want a smaller form factor and don't mind SureType, get the Pearl. I'm enjoying carrying a small phone after years of carrying the Q.01-10-09 12:47 AMLike 0 - 01-10-09 01:07 AMLike 0
- Have both, have always prefered my Black Pearl. Don't Mind the little screen, bought a Bluetooth GPS keychain for navigation. I can type faster with sure type on the pearl than I can with the full size on the curve. Pearl vote here.
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com01-10-09 03:26 AMLike 0 - amazinglygracelessRetired ModSame here. I will get rid of the Curve one day, but I will NEVER give up the 810001-10-09 03:31 AMLike 0
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The SureType takes a little getting used to, but I still prefer it to the full size any day. Wouldn't you agree AG?
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com01-10-09 03:42 AMLike 0 - amazinglygracelessRetired Mod
need to get in touch with my staff the last thing I do before leaving home is
swap the SIMs, change the devices on BIS and resend service books.
Light email, texting and BBM the Curve is fine. If I have to do serious typing
it is a no-brainer for me. The Pearl wins every day and twice on Sundays.
I am actually amazed at how much more accurate and faster in SureType
than I am on full qwerty. I thought it would be opposite.01-10-09 04:20 AMLike 0 -
If they are the same price, I'd go for the Curve. If you decide you don't like it later you can always sell it and get a Pearl. The Curve has a higher resale value by a large margin.
The biggest advantage the Pearl has over the Curve is at about 1/4 inch narrower width, it feels a whole lot smaller and easier to handle. Yet, it has a satisfying "feel" to it, with just the right amount of heft to make it feel like it isn't a cheap, plasticky phone.01-10-09 04:36 AMLike 0 - I have had the pearl and now I have the curve. My vote is for the curve. I like the full keyboard and the wider screen. But it really boils down to being a personal choice and which phone meets your needs. But I think any blackberry is a great choice!!!!
Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com01-10-09 08:18 AMLike 0 - Pearl for me, I've had 3 blackberries (just returned the Storm after a week and went back to Pearl). The Pearl is the best of both worlds giving you the full functionality of a BB but small enough to slip in your pocket.
I hated the suretype when I first got it and was cursing it up and down but I got used to it and love it now.01-10-09 08:25 AMLike 0 - 01-10-09 09:14 AMLike 0
- SevereDeceitSDIf you optimize the memory, get rid of what you do not need, the Pearl is a great device. For the size, mine is a running machine man...01-10-09 09:24 AMLike 0
- Thanks for all the help but I am still confused on which one to get. My carrier might change the prices again in the next couple of weeks before I can get an upgrade so that might have a factor too.
I guess I need to do like some have suggested and go to my carrier and play with them for awhile.
I had a treo and while I liked the features and keyboard I really hated the size of it. Way too big to fit in a pocket.01-10-09 11:03 AMLike 0 - SevereDeceitSDI agree, try them out and take your time and you will know what one is really best for you...01-10-09 11:05 AMLike 0
- I only have a Curve, so I might be bias but, I love the Curve. Full keyboard, larger screen, more memory01-10-09 11:11 AMLike 0
- Thanks for all the help but I am still confused on which one to get. My carrier might change the prices again in the next couple of weeks before I can get an upgrade so that might have a factor too.
I guess I need to do like some have suggested and go to my carrier and play with them for awhile.
I had a treo and while I liked the features and keyboard I really hated the size of it. Way too big to fit in a pocket.01-10-09 11:13 AMLike 0
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