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funnyman82
10-09-2006, 01:26 AM
Hey all,

I have been looking at the new Pearl and I really like it. I would like to use it only as a phone and for its calender and organization tools. I don't really want to use it for the email or internet purposes. Is it worth it for me to get this?

Thanks.
Mischief007
10-09-2006, 10:17 AM
That is up to you because there are a lot of products that do that. I'd say why not? The only question is, is it worth it for you?
sargpep
10-09-2006, 10:23 AM
I have the Dell Axim X51v this is a great Handheld.
funnyman82
10-09-2006, 11:41 AM
Does anyone here have this?

I am wondering how convenient is the datebook function...easy to enter/check items?

I also like the feature that it has mp3 and mp4 capability

The other thing is does Rogers have just a voice plan for their Blackberries or do you HAVE to get a voice/data plan?

Thanks.
Mischief007
10-09-2006, 01:09 PM
I have it but through my company. I'm sure they just have a voice plan. I personally don't like suretype and therefore would prefer a full keypad like an 8700 has but it is intuitive to use if you have half a brain.
funnyman82
10-10-2006, 07:00 AM
The feature with the maps: Is that built-in or do you have to go online each time to do a search?
Mischief007
10-10-2006, 10:51 AM
It downloads the maps whenever you need it, so yes you must have a BB Data plan at that point.
funnyman82
10-11-2006, 02:17 PM
does the pearl come with ability to edit word or excel doc's on it or just open them?
Can I create a new document on it and save it?
Mouse
10-11-2006, 03:49 PM
Sounds like your opening up your original limitation to other uses.

At first I thought it would be over-kill, but you would be upwardly mobile if you did buy one.
funnyman82
10-11-2006, 04:22 PM
I went to a Rogers video store and they did not have a model that I could look at and the website for the pearl is more flash than information, so I am just trying to find out as much info as I can...
Mischief007
10-11-2006, 04:48 PM
You can only open documents and excel files when they come in an email. You cannot create a document on the BlackBerry and then save it. You also can't edit any documents.
funnyman82
10-13-2006, 08:13 AM
So I went and got the pearl yesterday....just on a voice plan. Better than the family plan I was on before.

I gotta say this phone is pretty nice. It is so small it hides behind my last phone: Motorola V220. Nice and light too.

Thanks for all your help Mischief007! If I need some more help I know where to go :)
Mischief007
10-13-2006, 11:04 AM
No problem. That's what I'm here for.