Samsung BlackJack or Blackberry Pearl???

abs0lutexer0 · 05-09-2007, 03:26 PM

I have a 2 yrs contract w/ Cingular since Aug 2006. It's not even a year yet, so I won't be switching to another provider for a while. But I would like to upgrade my phone. I'm currently debating between the Samsung BlackJack or the Blackberry Pearl???

http://www.samsungblackjack.com/

http://www.blackberrypearl.com/

Which one would you prefer?? Please provide reasons behind your choice of phone. Thanks!

abs0lutexer0 · 05-09-2007, 04:09 PM

Anyone??

TommyD · 05-09-2007, 04:24 PM

I think you'll like the Blackjack more. I do not like that version of the qwerty on the Pearl, it sucks.

CHRIS · 05-09-2007, 04:38 PM

Pearl if its more for business

black jack for personal

**firmhonda** · 05-09-2007, 04:40 PM

I have a friend that has the blackberry pearl and he seems to like it a lot. I haven't really messed with the blackjack that much, but I do like the looks of it a whole lot more.

ensoniq · 05-09-2007, 04:47 PM

Both suck, Cingular 8525!

Course Im in IT and actually use it

nastynogales · 05-09-2007, 05:13 PM

Well what features are you mostly interested in?

SiRyan · 05-09-2007, 05:31 PM

Blackjack

***xtant21*** · 05-09-2007, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHRIS

Pearl if its more for business

black jack for personal

Black Jack in either case.

Blackberry has a limiting factor...all emails go through RIM unless your company shelled out go-zonga dollars for their own BB server even then...I'm not convinced yet that the mail still doesn't go through RIM at some point.

As you saw earlier last month...RIM goes down...you ALL go down.

With blackjack...WinMo still works off your company exchange server...I use the exchange over-the-air push email and it simply WORKS. Plus I get calendar, contact and task updates. If my device goes down...I have the data on the exchange server AND my outlook on my laptop. I have a three stage backup protection system.

If the device goes DOA...then all I need is any other WinMo device and the address of my exchange server and I'm back in business...it will replicate the data to the new device. I'm never away from information. Can't say that with blackberry.

As for personal...blackjack all the way...more fun anyway.

***xtant21*** · 05-09-2007, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ensoniq

Both suck, Cingular 8525!

Course Im in IT and actually use it

abs0lutexer0 · 05-09-2007, 06:10 PM

Sorry I'm not into the Cingular 8525... but I'm more convinced to get the BlackJack. I'm pretty sure I'll go with that. Thanks guys!

trickyazn · 05-10-2007, 02:57 AM

definately blackjack.

pearl SUCKS. i work for the telecom section at my retail store and people come in all the time complaining about the "ball" on the pearl going crazy when its in your pocket.

abs0lutexer0 · 05-10-2007, 12:03 PM

Good thing I asked for everyone's advice here. Thanks!

***Wreckless06si*** · 05-16-2007, 12:16 AM

blackjack is 3g pearl isn't, so if your gonna pay for a media package might as well be able to watch cingular video, with the blackjack u can pearl u cant, I have the blackjack and would nver look back. plus WinMo 6 will have a patch so we can use it on our phones:)

azndoll805 · 05-16-2007, 02:02 AM

lol the black jack is so big :] so i got the pearl.. but i guess since im a girl... thats how i think... haha

garyward · 05-16-2007, 09:18 AM

im in a similar debate.. but for t mobile... pearl or the other one.. i think the pearl would be better tho because i dont trust the phone companies to make them... i trust electronic companies to. . lol

***xtant21*** · 05-16-2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azndoll805

lol the black jack is so big :] so i got the pearl.. but i guess since im a girl... thats how i think... haha

First time I've ever heard a girl say she doesn't like 'em big.

I've got to save a copy of that one.

***xtant21*** · 05-16-2007, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyward

im in a similar debate.. but for t mobile... pearl or the other one.. i think the pearl would be better tho because i dont trust the phone companies to make them... i trust electronic companies to. . lol

Phone companies don't make ANY phones...they contract an electronics company to put their name on it.

Blackjack is made by Samsung...

Cingular 8525 is made by HTC...for the record...HTC makes just about (not all but close) every touch-screen windows mobile (full-blown winmo...not smartphone) on the market. HTC...is huge.

rivas240sx · 05-16-2007, 11:48 AM

I have the Blackberry Pearl and I love it!. The suretype is really smart, it figures out what your typing and learns the words you usually type to make up for not having a full size keyboard. I was not sure at first but now its almost like having a full keyboard but on a slim and light phone. The camera quality is awesome and the display resulotion is great too. It does however feel very light and flimsy at times, but all thin phones feel that way. Internet is fast and googlemaps is great for directions.

**wing_gundam** · 05-16-2007, 11:58 AM

watching videos on a cell phone is pointless... just a waste of a lot of money....

get a tv or watch on your computer...

would you like to see something 1 pixel at a time? pay an extra 50-100 per month for it? if so, write a cheque to me

sorry just my rant .... most of the features are crap the cellular companies just want your money... buy a phone cuz it works well and cheap and easy to use

05-09-2007, 03:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
abs0lutexer0 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,412 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Samsung BlackJack or Blackberry Pearl??? I have a 2 yrs contract w/ Cingular since Aug 2006. It's not even a year yet, so I won't be switching to another provider for a while. But I would like to upgrade my phone. I'm currently debating between the Samsung BlackJack or the Blackberry Pearl??? http://www.samsungblackjack.com/ http://www.blackberrypearl.com/ Which one would you prefer?? Please provide reasons behind your choice of phone. Thanks!

05-16-2007, 12:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
*Wreckless06si* VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newport, Oregon Age: 21 Posts: 940 iTrader: 2 / 100%	blackjack is 3g pearl isn't, so if your gonna pay for a media package might as well be able to watch cingular video, with the blackjack u can pearl u cant, I have the blackjack and would nver look back. plus WinMo 6 will have a patch so we can use it on our phones:) __________________

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wing_gundam Smooth Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: T dot Posts: 17,796 Civic Type Stock iTrader: 9 / 100%	watching videos on a cell phone is pointless... just a waste of a lot of money.... get a tv or watch on your computer... would you like to see something 1 pixel at a time? pay an extra 50-100 per month for it? if so, write a cheque to me sorry just my rant .... most of the features are crap the cellular companies just want your money... buy a phone cuz it works well and cheap and easy to use __________________ Trying to sell? Read the updated for sale forum rules here

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