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It was back in November when we posted some of the first live images of the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 here on CrackBerry. These photos might not be breaking news, but as BlackBerry lovers it's impossible to not love checking out some fresh pre-release pics. The crew of Tecnomovida landed some new photos of the upcoming Pearl 9100 which show off this little beauty. Nothing really new to look at per se, but some of the photos are at different angles than have been posted on previously which give even more perspective to what the new 3G Pearl will be like to hold. The device is still sporting the SureType keyboard and running OS 5.0.0.449, and also has some Curve 85xx style media keys on the top.
I'll be off to CTIA in Vegas next week where new devices often get announced by carriers and manufacturers. That being the case, I'm not expecting to see an announcement on the new Pearl next week. It does seems to be getting closer, however, so hopefully we'll hear about it "officially" sometime between CTIA and WES at the end of April. Hit the jump for some more shots.
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PsYcHoSyS Mar 19, 2010 at 4:25 pm
looks really good, I think i'm going to stick with my 9700 tho
serpico Mar 20, 2010 at 12:27 am
I don't think anyone is switching from their 9700 for this!
thecrippler Mar 20, 2010 at 9:10 am
My 9700 will be listed on Craigs a week before the 9100 hits lol
ur0fficialboy Mar 29, 2010 at 1:43 pm
why? :|
puja_g Mar 19, 2010 at 4:33 pm
I'm totally ditching my 8900 for this!
andriakaye Mar 19, 2010 at 4:38 pm
It's cute :)
Bla1ze Mar 19, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Just needs to get this thing out the door. I'm not understanding why it's taking so long. Either way, it's still quite a sexy device. :)
davidinLA Mar 19, 2010 at 4:45 pm
This phone looks great. Should be perfect for texting and reading short emails.
I will dump my Storm 2 for this or for the BOLD 9650, whichever comes first.
abolds4397 Mar 19, 2010 at 4:45 pm
That is a nice looking device. My wife may want it (especially if T-Mobile gets it)! I cannot part from my 9700 to get it though! It will turn some heads and make people switch phones too. The BlackBerry Pearl 9100 (3G), oh yea!!!
cenloe Mar 19, 2010 at 4:46 pm
I'm totally digging the media buttons on top, maybe this will get carried over to other devices?
Bla1ze Mar 19, 2010 at 4:49 pm
Well, it's already on the 85xx Series devices so it might show up on others as well.
cenloe Mar 20, 2010 at 10:13 am
I didn't realize it was on the 85xx devices as well, thats good to know.
mlm5em Mar 19, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Quick Question:
How do you lock the device when the media controls are on the top? I am assuming this will come with 5.0 which got rid of standby mode, so where is the lock button?
kb2755 Mar 19, 2010 at 8:43 pm
The play button icon has a mute key icon right next to it so i'm assuming its the same button
leilani_J Mar 19, 2010 at 10:29 pm
if you look at the key pad, there's a lock symbol on the A* button. just like on other devices, where that's a shortcut key to lock your phone, anyway.
LuckyBastad Mar 19, 2010 at 4:50 pm
Though it has more unisex appeal than the BlackBerry Pearl 8100 ©. I think I will stick with my 8900 for now.
R1cE Mar 19, 2010 at 5:00 pm
Looks a lot more polished than the original leaked pictures. The keyboard lettering looks better too. Fantastic looking device, but I'll stick with my 8900 :p can't go wrong with a RIM made qwerty!!
Wolfroid Mar 19, 2010 at 5:01 pm
OPASNO IZGLEDA,KAO ZILET!!!
It looks SHARP,like a RAZOR!!
bessemercityburgess Mar 19, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Nice! Considering all the Haters we had when the first pics dropped. Its a really clean looking phone. Could see my wife wanting this when they put out the pink version (You know they will) would also look sweet white like my 8330
wingnut91 Mar 19, 2010 at 6:05 pm
Why is everything in Spanish?
kcarter3 Mar 19, 2010 at 6:08 pm
looks nice, almost like a little 9700. wouldn't get it over the 9700 tho. still don't like keyboard. always need full keyboard.
schlice Mar 19, 2010 at 6:30 pm
The "pearl" used to be the white trackball, remember? Now that the trackpad has replaced the trackball, there's no more "pearl" anymore, is there...
dancing-bass Mar 19, 2010 at 6:36 pm
OK, so the Pearl came out with the trackball, which looked kinda like a pearl, hence the name...
So now we have a black square. I've seen onyx rings that kinda look like the trackpad... but that codename is already taken. So yeah.
I think the pearl model name will stick. People automatically associate "pearl" with "mini blackberry". I think RIM will keep the name for that reason.
I'd sure like to scoop one thats for sure. All the goodness of the 9700 (or pretty close) in a compact package.
Pederson Mar 19, 2010 at 6:32 pm
If it has the same (or lower) price point as the 85xx ($399 Canadian), releases within the month, and hits without any major kinks, I'd consider it.
demeanor76 Mar 19, 2010 at 6:38 pm
It's a nice looking device. But I'm looking forward to new Javelin 8910. I tried SureType on old Pearl but failed! It took longer to type since SureType can't read Indonesian. Bah.. Hopefully 8910 will have media button on top of it, just like my nasty 8520 yeh.. LOL
aris20 Mar 19, 2010 at 7:54 pm
WDF 8910 ? i never heard about that, where did u heard about that ?
aris20 Mar 19, 2010 at 7:56 pm
WDF 8910 ? i never heard about that, where did u heard about that ?
disappearingink#cb Mar 19, 2010 at 7:04 pm
This device is incredible sexy, whats under the hood tho?
JuslisenLX Mar 19, 2010 at 7:16 pm
It still looks better than the first pearl, thats for sure; and it still looks better than that Curve 8520, etc. models. So whoever gets this will be up there with the Curve 8900 and so on, if you ask me.
brenteesha Mar 19, 2010 at 7:23 pm
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE my Tour. However, I wish the buttons along the top of my phone were media-oriented as well... not to mention how it says Pearl. I'd much rather mine said Tour instead of just the BlackBerry logo.
Naturally, I wish I had a trackpad too. Bullocks.
Yandar Mar 19, 2010 at 7:37 pm
In the Pearls about screen, Is says GPRS, WiFI. This is supposed to be a 3G device. It should be saying 3G, Wifi just like the 9700, 9000 etc. The G bands are not listed either. Whats going on. I cant see a supposed 3G pre release device having its 3G radio disabled or missing.
ranger_gm Mar 19, 2010 at 7:45 pm
That is one sweet looking phone. If I wasn't digging a full qwerty so much I would definitely consider a device like this.
storm9520 Mar 19, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Why is this phone not out already and in my pocket! SERIOUSLY, rim needs to get this phone out. I am getting really impatient waiting while I am using my 8100 with its dumpy performance. Love the keyboard, hate the specs.
aris20 Mar 19, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Lol its looks just like my 9700 just like the mini of it, even with thye name in the back, it looks very sexy......
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes Mar 19, 2010 at 8:09 pm
on the back the word pearl is written in white as opposed to no font color used on the bold 9700 to write bold. interesting UNstandardized styling...
Peter Pieper Mar 19, 2010 at 8:16 pm
I'm at CTIA too in vegas next week. Sprint is releasing supersonic wimax phone and my understanding is that it will support SIP & VOIP. I wonder when will Blackberry open up their OS stack so we can develope SIP client for BB. There is one company that offers free international calls that claims to be developing SIP Voip client for Blackberry - callarc.com is the company.
Zipper Mar 20, 2010 at 1:04 am
I so agree with you on this point bro, and so do a TON others I speak with. RIM needs some support on the whole true VOIP and SIP capability. The End. Damn Nokia users making free calls all the time. :(
robmi Dec 6, 2010 at 12:23 pm
Hope this is not too late:
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14 Trial version = shop.fgmicrotec.com
Dominick079 Mar 19, 2010 at 8:27 pm
Why would anyone even think of dumping their Bold 9700 for this phone.....lol
mr shady Mar 19, 2010 at 9:13 pm
Nice little bb i may have to upgrade if rogers gets it! i have always been a flip phone guy but this is pretty nice little phone very sleek looking aswell!
mciriello Mar 19, 2010 at 9:56 pm
That looks hideous.
a.leah86 Mar 19, 2010 at 10:02 pm
I am so excited for this phone!
GKrumm Mar 19, 2010 at 10:03 pm
Love the typo!!!
raskal1130 Mar 19, 2010 at 10:26 pm
Well, is the software good... The old pearl IMO was horrible. It looks nice though.
bluehorseshoe Mar 19, 2010 at 10:27 pm
LOL...it's "per se."
Phone looks good. I like the small form factor with the BB ability. I'll probably grab one for my personal account.
moonlessnight Mar 19, 2010 at 10:36 pm
This actually looks really nice! And it's going to be in the 80's here next week so don't wear a lot of warm clothing :D
justinuriah Mar 19, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Please come to Sprint!!
nthnc Mar 19, 2010 at 11:06 pm
Beautiful. I think I'll stick with my full qwerty BB, but still very nice.
devGOD Mar 19, 2010 at 11:43 pm
can't RIM ship BB's with different default wallpapers.
michikade Mar 19, 2010 at 11:57 pm
Ooooo. So many phone to choose from once my upgrade hits! If this hits CDMA, I'm going to have a really, really hard time choosing between this, the slider and the essex... Hehehe, I love that!
CJ1991 Mar 20, 2010 at 12:45 am
The only thing i want more than this is well a new bold.
But one with the form factor that returns to the 9000 style!!...if that doesn't happen im picking this up!
jason_tee Mar 20, 2010 at 2:44 am
Looks cute but I'm sticking back to my bold for its size
google123 Mar 20, 2010 at 3:03 am
Looks like I might be updating my device info from Tour 9630 > Pearl 9100. :D I miss my original BB, Pearl 8130.
Fredstar Mar 20, 2010 at 3:09 am
Wouldnt buy it but yea, its nice..
364ll Mar 20, 2010 at 3:39 am
Looks very nice ; I wonder if it'll be availiable for purchase in the UK ....
Dunno if I'd drop it for my 8520 though , however I'm liking how they adapted the trackpad & the 8520/30 media buttons at the top of the device .
Seeing these photos makes me wish that my 8520 had a flash , grrr .
I'd like to check out the specs , see how high or low the screen resolution is .
I'll keep my eyes peeled ...
google123 Mar 20, 2010 at 4:13 am
the screen resolution is something like 360x400 as opposed to the 81xx series' 240x260 so its higher than that of the Curve 85xx series which, IIRC, is still using 320x240, a dumb move on RIM's part. Smaller width-wise, physically, but still using a higher-resolution. :D
McNooberson Mar 20, 2010 at 9:14 am
That's a sick looking phone. Something Michael Weston would make a call on :P
jimmytran817 Mar 20, 2010 at 11:40 am
Love the pearl, suretext and slim. i'm selling my bold 9700 for in a heart beat. :)
Pilot Prop Mar 20, 2010 at 12:01 pm
It looks a lot better than I originally thought
DustBow Mar 20, 2010 at 5:27 pm
great looking candybar BB - I wish we could get the current models in all black like that Pearl
EDIT: actually, looks like it has the chrome/silver trim or bezel too.
Faulk_Wulf#CB Mar 20, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I got the 8130 a few months before the 8230 came out. I took a look at the 8230 but it was too fat, the keys were too big, and it just wasn't as nice as I had hoped.
This 91XX is just what I have been waiting for. I love my Pearl, I don't think it looks girlie at all. It's slim and thing, not the size of my wallet like any of the other behemoths. Its a personal phone, not a business phone, so I just need something that gets the job done.
SureType works so much better then having to hit each key, and I don't have to struggle with the ridiculously tiny keys like the Curve or Bold have, or that touch-screen BS.
As long as this is near the same size as my Pearl, I'm all over it.
smittysgirl1 Mar 20, 2010 at 11:06 pm
I love my pearl and can't wait for this one to come out. I just hope it comes out for T-Mobile. If not then I am going strait for the 9700. (Please let this be coming out for T-Mobile!!!!!!)
smfa1965 Mar 20, 2010 at 11:53 pm
I'm waiting on the slider with OS 6.0! :)
blkberryaddiction Mar 21, 2010 at 8:15 am
I'll stick to my bold 9700.
Niels G. Mar 21, 2010 at 11:07 am
Nice phone, i'd stick to my bold 9700 because its more functional and has full qwerty, i really don't know what to think about half qwerty cuz i never used it. But never mind it's definitely a style icon this 9100. Maybe something for my girlfriend
The Consigliere Mar 21, 2010 at 11:52 am
I'm a full keyboard guy so I'll be going for the 9700 when I CAN upgrade but my friend's a "Pearl Girl" & she can't wait for this hit stores. These newer pics look great & I have to say that I'm liking the media buttons on the top. Hopefully it comes out soon.
donniejett Mar 21, 2010 at 3:14 pm
This is great! Im a Bold 9700 owner, but this tempts me believe it or not!
berryaddict1022 Mar 21, 2010 at 6:58 pm
i love blackberries. and the pearl is small enough to have and hold on to. but im gonna stick with my 9000 because i like big phones as well. lol if that makes sense
buckweb Mar 21, 2010 at 9:43 pm
Could you ask RIM to manufacture a pearl sized phone but have it flip open side-to-side, not up and down with a full qwerty key-board on the inside and a display going the full length of the phone. Small sized phone to fit in your pocket and an easily readable screen with all the power you need
Mr.Monty Mar 21, 2010 at 11:14 pm
I really like the look of the phone, but that keypad looks really cluttered with the numbers and letters staggered. Maybe doing red numbers could fix that?
Hakura Mar 22, 2010 at 11:26 am
Oh wow, this actually looks nice! I'll be sticking with my Tour but this is the first pearl that I really like the look of. Lets hope it operates just as nice as it looks. =)
rdsookey Mar 22, 2010 at 5:52 pm
i've always been a huge Pearl fan. it just got left in the dust though with the past few new releases. this is like all the newest in a tight chasis..can you say,"goodbye 9700!"??
lilmama88 Mar 22, 2010 at 7:48 pm
i'm soooo ready for this to come out!!!
kcalh76 Apr 6, 2010 at 7:19 am
I am ready to upgrade to a new BB. I'm using the Pearl 8120. Love the phone but would like a more up to date phone. It surely is a hotter phone.