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T-Mobile BlackBerry pipeline leaked - BlackBerry launches a plenty!

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:16:36 +0000

Just in time to bolster RIM’s position to launch a significant counter-offensive against the iPhone in the Canadian-based handset maker’s smartphone niche, T-Mobile’s upcoming BlackBerry launches have been detailed. Thanks to a leaky product pipeline at T-Mobile, we’re hearing that no less than five new BlackBerry handsets will be launching on T-Mobile’s network over the [...]

T-Mobile goes live with BlackBerry Pearl 8120

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:44:36 +0000

Just as expected, T-Mobile has made the BlackBerry 8120 Pearl officially official on their network. With WiFi in tow, the BlackBerry 8120 Pear takes consumer-oriented BlackBerry-ing to a new level on T-Mobile. Other carriers have been offering the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 for a tick, and now T-Mobile subscribers can join in on the fun. Of course, [...]

T-Mobile set to launch BlackBerry 8120 Pearl on April 14

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:43:53 +0000

We've got another expected launch date for the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8120 Pearl. This time around, the T-Mobile HotSpot @Home-compatible Pearl is lined up for an April 14 launch. The previous launch window has come and gone, so Pearl fans that can't wait to get their hands on the integrated WiFi radio that we saw all those [...]

SunCom first to release BlackBerry 8120 Pearl

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:53:04 +0000

Fancy that WiFi-packing BlackBerry 8120 Pearl that T-Mobile is slated to launch in February (you know, after they clear out existing 8100 Pearl-stock)? Well, if you happen to be within SunCom’s coverage area and have an extra $220 to spend, you can now grab-up a BlackBerry 8120 Pearl from SunCom. The $200 price tag includes contract-subsidization and rebates, so you had better be sure you really want a WiFi smartphone that doesn’t even sport a full-QWERTY keyboard - although, we hear that some people really dig that SureType keyboard. Interestingly, SunCom was recently acquired by T-Mobile . How does a subsidiary launch a highly-anticipated handset before the parent? When the parent company still has boatloads of current-generation BlackBerry 8100 Pearl inventory to clear out before they launch the WiFi-enabled version. The SunCom-branded BlackBerry 8120 Pearl will run you the aforementioned $220 and is available in the “Blue” that you see above. If you like the more muted “Amethyst” offering from T-Mobile, you’re going to have to wait a bit longer . ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:BlackBerry 8120, the new Pearl?RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 will not have GPS; to launch on AT&T before T-MobileT-Mobile BlackBerry 8120 Pearl gets real in February 2008RIM planning BlackBerry 8110 Pearl with GPS?BlackBerry Pearl 2 (8120) live shots and details

T-Mobile BlackBerry 8120 Pearl gets real in February 2008

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 19:57:29 +0000

Following on Sprint , Alltel , and Verizon’s WiFi-equipped BlackBerry 8120 Pearl offerings, the GSM variant of the handset is slated to hit T-Mobile’s network this coming February - with a WiFi radio in place of the GPS module in the 8130. We’re looking for a February 18th launch date, to be exact. The T-Mobile BlackBerry 8120 Pearl will rock the expected integrated WiFi radio that we saw all those other carriers launch recently . And, as such, the GSM-based BlackBerry 8120 Pearl will feature a revised keyboard and trackball and a microSD card slot to complement its built-in WiFi. Oh, and that WiFi should make this BlackBerry 8120 Pearl a shoe-in for T-Mobile’s HotSpot@Home service. For now, T-Mobile will be cleaning out its BlackBerry 8100 Pearl inventory over this holiday shopping season. It makes sense to move out the old stock before the new shipments start to flow free. Unfortunately, that means that there are going to be a lot of disappointed BlackBerry 8100 Pearl owners out there when they find out that their awesome Christmas gift was pretty much outdated before they even unwrapped it. If only they had been up to date on the info that IntoMobile provided on just this matter … [Via: Engadget Mobile ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:BlackBerry 8120, the new Pearl?RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 will not have GPS; to launch on AT&T before T-MobileRIM planning BlackBerry 8110 Pearl with GPS?BlackBerry Pearl 8120 with WiFi and GPS spotted on FCCBlackBerry Pearl 2 (8120) live shots and details

Grab your Alltel BlackBerry 8130 Pearl now

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 04:29:41 +0000

Alltel’s finally joining the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl - party with today’s announcement that the BlackBerry Pearl 2 is now available to all Alltel subscribers. If you’re not familiar with the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl by now, well, you should have been paying attention - there’s going to be a quiz at the end of all this. Anyway, this SureType successor to the original BlackBerry Pearl will be bringing that 2 megapixel camera and integrated GPS receiver to Alltel’s “Largest Network.” There’s also that regular 3.5mm headphone jack, microSDHC card slot, all packed into the Alltel-only Amethyst (we call it “Blue”) colored body. A 2-year contract and a rebate will net you an Alltel-flavored BlackBerry 8130 Pearl for about $150. Alltel ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Alltel picks up the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl with GPSTelus brings the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 to CanadaBlackberry Pearl 8130, Motorola Q9c, i335 on sale at SprintVerizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 nowSprint's BlackBerry 8130 Pearl for $199

RIM planning BlackBerry 8110 Pearl with GPS?

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:04:03 +0000

So, with the BlackBerry 8120 Pearl sporting a lonesome WiFi radio, it makes sense for RIM to push a GSM version of the GPS-enabled BlackBerry 8130 Pearl . Word on the street has it that the new BlackBerry Pearl 8110 will be picking up where the Pearl 8120 left off - opting for a GPS receiver in place of the WiFi radio. We’re thinking that 3G is in the cards for the Blackberry 8110 Pearl, but that would be speculation. The launch window for the BlackBerry 8110 Pearl is supposedly slated for early 2008, which means this GSM jobby won’t make it into any Christmas stockings next month. We’ll update when we know more. [Via: BlackBerryCool ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 will not have GPS; to launch on AT&T before T-MobileAlltel picks up the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl with GPSSprint announces BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 for release next monthVerizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 nowRIM announces CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - the BlackBerry Pearl [...]

RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 will not have GPS; to launch on AT&T before T-Mobile

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 21:58:03 +0000

These things happen. It seems we jumped the gun when we previously noted that the recently FCC-approved RIM BlackBerry 8120 Pearl will rock both an integrated-GPS module and WiFi. Turns out, the reference to “GPS” in the FCC documentation was merely a section that details how to connect a Bluetooth GPS receiver to the BlackBerry Pearl 8120. Closer inspection leads us to believe that RIM has not figured out how to fit a GPS and WiFi radio into the Pearl-package - which means that the BlackBerry 8120 Pearl will likely be launching with only a WiFi radio. Sorry to disappoint all you BlackBerry fans waiting for a GPS and WiFi-addled Pearl. But, T-Mobile fans will be even more disappointed to hear that the BlackBerry 8120 Pearl should be hitting AT&T’s network before T-mobile. [Via: BGR ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:RIM planning BlackBerry 8110 Pearl with GPS?BlackBerry 8120, the new Pearl?BlackBerry Pearl 2 (8120) live shots and detailsBlackBerry Pearl 8120 with WiFi and GPS spotted on FCCAlltel picks up the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl with GPS

Alltel picks up the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl with GPS

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 19:24:57 +0000

It looks like Alltel’s keeping up with its larger wireless rivals. The recently launched CDMA BlackBerry 8130 Pearl with that glorious integrated GPS receiver will be making its way to Alltel’s network sporting an “amethyst” color scheme. Expect the Alltel BlackBerry 8130 Pearl to pack in all the same hardware as its Sprint and Verizon kin - which is to say that it’ll rock GPS, EVDO, 2 megapixel camera, microSDHC card slot, and that SureType keyboard. Alltel says they’ll be launching their BlackBerry 8130 Pearl in time for the holiday shopping season (which is quite literally upon us), so look for this new Pearl to drop fairly soon. Oh, and it’ll cost you $150 after a $100 rebate (2-year contract required, of course). Alltel ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Telus brings the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 to CanadaVerizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 nowSprint's BlackBerry 8130 Pearl for $199Sprint announces BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 for release next monthRIM announces CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 with GPS

Telus brings the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 to Canda

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 17:42:59 +0000

It looks like our friends to the North are getting in on the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 party. Telus has just made the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 (we know it better as the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 ) official for maple-syrup lovers in Canada. The GPS-packin’ BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 is expected to hit the Telus network at $199.99 with a 3-year contract (we’re assuming that’s Canadian dollars, not like it matters now that the Looney is on par with the USD), or $499.99 free and clear. If you’re willing to sign away three years of your wireless life, $199.99 doesn’t sound too bad for a GPS Pearl. On the other hand, it’s going to be an obsolete handset in a year or so - that three-year commitment is pretty hardcore. [Via: MobileInCanada ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:BlackBerry 8120, the new Pearl?BlackBerry 8830 coming to TelusVerizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 nowRed Blackberry Pearl and Palm Treo 680 announced by Cingular/AT&TDeal: Get a BlackBerry Pearl on T-Mobile for $-74.99!

Verizon announces new cheap unlimited data plans for BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2.0

Fri, 02 Nov 2007 16:58:59 +0000

Verizon Wireless is gearing up for the release of their BlackBerry Pearl 8130 by slashing prices on their data plans. Pearl 2.0 hopefuls on Verizon’s EVDO network can expect to get their fill of email and web surfing for just $29.99 when bundled with a voice plan - $34.99 as a stand alone, unlimited data plan. It’s nowhere near T-Mobile’s $10 a month unlimited BlackBerry email plan (or their $20 unlimited web and email plan ), but if 3G web surfing and unrivaled coverage area are your thing, Verizon Wireless is your best bet. Source ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Verizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 nowSprint announces BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 for release next monthTelus brings the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 to CandaRIM announces CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 with GPST-Mobile gets cheap with new data and BlackBerry plans

Verizon's BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on pre-order - get your BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 now

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 17:59:58 +0000

Verizon’s finally gearing up to release their 2.0 version of the popular BlackBerry Pearl - the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 is now available on pre-order from Verizon’s website. The Pearl 2.0, as you’ll remember, takes the hip style of the original BlackBerry Pearl and adds EVDO and a boost to a 2 megapixel camera. Oh, and you’ll have to settle for integrated GPS navigation and an improved web browser - we’re sure you’ll manage. For just $200, you get dibs on the Verizon BlackBerry Pearl 8130 when it ships out on November 8. We were expecting Verizon to drop the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 on us today, but a pre-order announcement is good enough. Of course, the $100 discount that gets you the $200 price-tag is only available online - and after you sign away your freedom for 2 years. Source [Via: Engadget Mobile ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:Sprint announces BlackBerry 8130 Pearl 2 for release next monthRIM announces CDMA BlackBerry Pearl 8130 - the BlackBerry Pearl 2.0 with GPSBlackBerry 8120, the new Pearl?Sprint to launch BlackBerry Pearl 2 on Thanksgiving Day weekend?Red Blackberry Pearl and Palm Treo 680 announced by Cingular/AT&T