The Blackberry Pearl is easily one of the most anticipated devices to come from RIM. The Pearl is one of the few handsets with an ability to hold its own against any other. And yes, that includes the jesus phone. For all its advantages, the iPhone did not allow users to swap batteries - something that needs to be done at the end of 12-18 months depending on the usage. Batteries simply have a limited life of recharging cycles and at its end they need replacement.
I dont think the iPhone 2 will improve upon this shortcoming and nor do I understand why I must pay extra to get the battery replaced then just the battery cost.
Anyway coming back to the Pearl, this phone is able to use Wi-fi to ensure that you get the best call clarity at any point of time and anywhere. There are times in offices and buildings where you may have Wi-Fi access but the signal keeps dropping. Well if you signed up for AT&Ts Hotspot@Home technology (for 10$ a month) then you would be able to use this advantage. You could even use the phone to make direct VOIP calls.
The Blackberry Pearl 8120 also boasts an excellent battery life, again something that the Jesus phone fails to do. I wouldnt mind it if they allowed me to carry a spare battery. But they wont, so I whine. With its quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and Wi-Fi support, T-Mobile's 8120 remains an intriguing option for people who want a small phone with the ability to pick up data speed when Wi-Fi is handy.