I would appreciate any opinions you guys might have as I consider
upgrading my Blackberry 8100 Pearl.

I am considering the Blackberry 8820 for its built in GPS, but have
heard it described as "bulky." The thing I like most about the Pearl is
that it's footprint is very un-Blackberry like. I hate that old
fashioned behemoth of a device that was earlier generation BBs.

I could live with the Curve for sure, but it doesn't have built in GPS.
I really like the bigger screens on both the Curve and the 8820. WiFi is
nice, but not essential.

I would only be getting a partial upgrade discount (it hasn't been the
full 22 months or whatever it is since last upgrade), so the thing I'm
wondering is if there is anything from RIM coming down the pike, that
will be available on T-Mobile, that is worth waiting for, or should I go
with one of the current options.

I had a T-Mobile Shadow WM phone for about a month and a half and sold
it on eBay to go back to my Pearl. So, I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to
BBs from now on. I just hope they continue to offer more streamlined
models (I'd really prefer a flip phone, but don't expect that).

Anyway, thanks for any info you may have heard or opinions you may have.

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Kevin P. McClave

"Moral courage is a rarer commodity than bravery
in battle or great intelligence." ~Robert F. Kennedy
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