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Blackberry Pearl or Blackberry Pearl Flip?

westernmd68

Feb 22, 2009, 6:48 PM
Right now I am currently not a T-Mobile customer, but if they were to ever come to my area I would probably end up becoming one. But that's beside the point... most carriers will have both of these phones in the coming months and I thought it best to post my question here as T-Mobile is the only company right now that offers both and I'm sure some people on here have one or the other. So here goes...

Am I really the only one that thinks the Blackberry Pearl 81xx series (including the 8100 as well as the slightly different 8110 and 8120) looks a lot cooler than the Blackberry Pearl Flip's styling. Now, mind you I haven't actually seen the Flip in real life but have seen countless images and videos and have not really found one that has ...
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Soimbored

Feb 23, 2009, 1:57 PM
I would say, overall, I like the Flip a little better.

As you mentioned, the keys are a bit bigger and easier to read. Even if it hasn't been a problem in the past, it never hurts to improve. As for the keys being stiff, I would say no more than any other phone with regular buttons. Actually I think the keys are quite responsive and comfortable to use. The only downside to the keys that I can think of is that they might be a little too big. When using the phone one-handed, it might be a small stretch for your thumb trying to move from the power key down to the "Enter" key.

I agree with you on the track ball. I don't like how it is indented into the phone. It is also a little smaller (at least it seems that way). Also, it is not easil...
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