Question:
I can get a new Verizon phone. I am trying to decide between the Blackberry Pearl and the enV. Which is best?
1970-01-01 00:00:00 UTC
I can get a new Verizon phone. I am trying to decide between the Blackberry Pearl and the enV. Which is best?
Four answers:
B K
2008-02-18 19:28:19 UTC
Best depends on you...depends on your needs. If you just want a reliable cost effective telephone with a few nice features like full keyboard, gps, email capable, plays games and music, then the EnV is best. If you're looking for a phone with real PDA features, then Blackberry's Pearl is one of the best, both critics and fans agree....but it will cost more. I've owned both, I prefer the enV. I wanted a phone to make phone calls that was reliable and durable (dropped mine alot)
2008-02-18 19:19:00 UTC
I personally like the Blackberry Pearl, it has real nice features that the enV doesn't have. If you have ever had a Palm, it is almost like one, with a lot of software available and stuff.
Kenn
2008-02-18 19:13:15 UTC
EnV does have a Full keyborard while the Pearl almost has a full keyboard. (that only important if your big on texting)
2008-02-18 19:29:34 UTC
Only you can decide which cell phone is best for you. If you email me your zip code I can tell you how much through Verizon I can get a deal for you for the LG Evy I can get the phone free on up to 77.73 for a limited time depending on your zip code. On the Blackberry pearl from free all the way up to 149.99 again depending on your zip code. I couldn't send the pics on here to compare the looks side by side on here. If you'd like that, send me your email and I'd be happy to send it to you. Here's some info on the two phones for you to compare the features and functions down to battery size. Hopefully this will help you make a decision on which phone would be best for you. Everyone has their own preference. Mine was the Blackberry Pearl, but your's might be the env. If you email me your zip and tell me which one you prefer or both I can see what I can do for your area.

Anyhow here's some info:

The LG enV VX9900 for Verizon Wireless is a next generation messaging phone. In this slimmed-down profile, the LG enV offers near-broadband streaming of VCAST on-demand TV and music, streaming stereo music over Bluetooth, a stereo music player, an auto focus 2.0 Megapixel camera/camcorder, expandable memory, voice dialing, two color screens, and a hidden QWERTY keyboard for text messaging. With all this, the LG enV is undeniably one of our top-of-the-line entertainment and messaging devices!

Highlights

Experience On-demand TV or Music With Verizon VCAST At Near-broadband Data Speed

Bluetooth Wireless Technology Lets Your Stream Stereo Music

Hidden QWERTY Keyboard Lets You Send Text, Instant and Email Messages Quickly

Built-in Music Player Lets You Download Music Over-the-air Or Sync With A PC

2.0 Megapixel Digital Camera Takes Print-quality Stills, or Extra-long Video Clips

Outstanding Voice-activated Dialing Lets You Just Speak A Phonebook Name With No Pre-training

Beautiful Color Displays Inside and Out

What's In The Box With The Phone

Additional Items Included - Battery, Wall Charger, User Guide

Advanced Features

Digital Camera - 2.0 Megapixel Resolution (1600 x 1200 Pixels Max), Autofocus, Lens Cover, Flash, 2.5x Digital Zoom

Streaming Multimedia Support - Yes, On-demand TV and Music With V CAST Add-on Rate Plan Feature

MP3 Player - Yes, Plays WMA Format Files, Supports Playlists, Download From VCAST or Sync From PC (USB Cable Sold

GPS Services Support - Yes, Get Turn-by-turn Directions with VZ Navigator from Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v1.2, Headset, Handsfree, DUN, OPP, SPP, FTP, BPP Profiles Supported

Two-handed Gaming Experience - Yes, Wide Keyboard Format, 3D Graphics and Dual Stereo Speakers Is A Superior Gaming Experience

Video Capture / Camcorder - QVGA Resolution (320 x 240 Pixels Max), Up To 1 Hour Length With Available Memory, 3G2 Format

QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Protected In Middle of Phone, Backlit

Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) - Yes, Supports A2DP and AVRC Profiles So You Can Stream Music To Compatible (A2DP) Devices

Voice-driven Menus - Yes, Advanced Voice Commands With No Pre-training Needed

Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes, With Software and USB Cable Sold Separately

PC Synchronization - Yes, With Software and USB Cable Sold Separately

Parental Controls - Yes, Keep Track of Your Child’s Whereabouts with Chaperone from Verizon Wireless Get It Now Service

Messaging Features

Multimedia Messaging - Yes, Send and Receive Picture Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature

Verizon Wireless Mobile Web 2.0 - WAP 2.0 Browser Built-in, Near-broadband Speeds With Verizon Mobile Web 2.0 Add-on Rate Plan Feature

Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature

Email Client - Yes, POP3 Support, Wireless Sync, Works With Verizon MobileWeb 2.0 Add-On Plan Feature

Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes, Send and Receive Instant Messages With TXT+PIX+FLIX Messaging Add-on Rate Plan Feature

Personalization and Fun Features

Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 72 Chords, Downloadable

Custom Ringtones - Yes

Pre-loaded Ringtones - Yes, 13 Pre-loaded

MP3 Ringtones - Yes, Supports WMA Files

Ringer Profiles - Yes

Picture Caller ID - Yes

Multiple Languages - Yes

Languages Supported - English, Spanish

Games - Yes, Downloadable Brew Titles

Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

Color Main Display - 320 x 240 Pixels, Over 262,000 Colors, Up to 15 Lines

External Display - 160 x 128 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors, Up to 8 Lines

Style - Flip Phone

Speakerphone - Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers

Voice-activated Dialing - Yes, Advanced Voice Dialing Requires No Phone Pre-training

To-Do List - Yes

Voice Memo - Yes, Up To 100 Entries, 1 Minute Each

Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack - Yes

Alarm - Yes

Calculator - Yes

Calendar - Yes

Vibrate - Yes

Phonebook Capacity - 1,000 Entries

Multiple Numbers Per Name - 5 Number Entries and 2 Email Address Per Contact

TTY Compatible - Yes

M3 Hearing Aid Compatible - Yes

Battery Life

Battery Type - LiIon

Talk Time - Up to 250 Minutes

Standby Time - Up to 461 Hours

Technical Specifications

Application Platform - BREW

Data Download Speed - EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)

Network Compatibility - CDMA 800, 1900

Built-In Memory - 128MB Built-in

3G Data Speeds - Yes

Expandable Memory Capacity - Supports MicroSD/Transflash Format Cards

Dimensions - 4.6 in x 2.1 in x 0.8 in

Weight - 4.6 oz

VCAST Enabled - Yes

Compatibility Features

Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes

Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes

Device Supports IN Messaging (TXT-PIX-FLIX) - Yes

Device Supports Verizon BroadbandAccess Connect - Yes







The super-slim, ultra-light BlackBerry Pearl 8130 has arrived for Verizon Wireless! Like all BlackBerry devices, the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 provides possibly the best on-the-go email solution for mobile professionals. But the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 includes a good camera, a built-in music player, broadband download speed and Bluetooth. And, best of all, this BlackBerry weighs in at a scant 3.2 ounces and is razor-thin - the smallest of its class.





Highlights

2-Letters Per Key Design Is Compact And Fast, SureType Predictive Entry

Streaming VCAST Video and Music Plus Downloadable Music Over-the-air

Powerful on-the-go email solution with Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Plans or Add-on Plan Features

Bluetooth Wireless Connectivity

Viewer Software With Word, Excel, PowerPoint

1.3 Megapixel Camera and MP3 Music Player Built-in

HTML Browsing For Full Internet Experience

Large, Beautiful Color Display

First U.S. BlackBerry With Built-in Voice-activated Dialing

What's In The Box With The Phone

Additional Items Included - USB Cable, CD-ROM Software, Wall Charger, Battery, Ear Bud

Advanced Features

Digital Camera - 1.3 Megapixels (1280 x 1040 Pixel Resolution Max), Flash, 5x Digital Zoom

Streaming Multimedia Support - Supports Video Playback of MPEG4 and H.263 Files

MP3 Player - Yes, Supports MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB File Formats

Attachment Viewing (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Yes, Open Word, Excel and PowerPoint files attached to emails

Bluetooth Wireless Technology - Yes, v2.0 With Headset, Handsfree and Serial Port Profile Support

QWERTY Keyboard - Yes, Advanced SureType Design Is Compact And Fast

Data Capable / Use This Phone As A Modem - Yes

PC Synchronization - Yes, Seamlessly Synchronize Your Address Book, Calendar and Email With Your PC

Messaging Features

Mobile Web Browsing - Industry-best Full HTML Web browsing, One-touch Access, Bookmarks, BlackBerry Maps Support

Multimedia Messaging - Yes

Text Messaging (SMS) - Yes, Plus Group Messaging

Email Client - Amazing "Push" Real-time Email, Integrate w/ Up To 10 Accounts, Business-secure, POP3, IMAP, SMTP

Instant Messenger Built-in - Yes, Yahoo! Messenger and Google Talk Pre-loaded

Personalization and Fun Features

Polyphonic Ringtones - Yes, 32 Chords, Downloadable

MP3 Ringtones - Yes, MP3 Real Music Ringtones Supported, Downloadable

Ringer Profiles - Yes

Picture Caller ID - Yes

Games - Yes, Downloadable Java Titles

Customizable Graphics - Yes, Downloadable

Core Features

Color Main Display - 240 x 260 Pixels, Over 65,000 Colors Displayed

Color - Black and Silver

Style - Candybar

Warranty - BlackBerry Factory Warranty

Speakerphone - Yes

Voice-activated Dialing - Yes, First BlackBerry Phone With Voice-activated Dialing Built-in

To-Do List - Yes

Standard 2.5mm Headset Jack - Yes, Stereo Support

Alarm - Yes

Calculator - Yes

Calendar - Yes

Mini-USB Port - Yes

Vibrate - Yes

TTY Compatible - Yes

Battery Life

Battery Type - Li Ion

Talk Time - Up to 210 Minutes

Standby Time - Up to 360 Hours

Technical Specifications

Application Platform - Java

Platform / Operating System - BlackBerry OS with Intel XScale Processor

Data Download Speed - EV-DO (Up to 700 Kbps) and 1xRTT (Up to 130 Kbps)

Network Compatibility - CDMA 900, 1800

Compatible Carrier - Verizon Wireless

Ringtone Types Supported - MP3, MIDI

Internationally Compatible - Yes

Predictive Text Entry - Yes, SureType Predictive Text Entry

Built-In Memory - 64 MB, Plus Online Photo Storage

Expandable Memory Capacity - MicroSD Card Format Compatible

Dimensions - 4.0 in x 2.0 in x 0.6 in

Weight - 3.2 oz

VCAST Plus Music Enabled - Yes

Compatibility Features

Device Supports Voice Plans - Yes

Device Supports Blackberry Plans - Yes

Available For Purchase Without Service Plan - Yes

Device Supports Verizon BroadbandAccess Connect - Yes



I hope this helps.


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