http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/ Engadget Mobile Comments for T-Mobile launches WiFi-laden BlackBerry Pearl 8120, we handle it http://mobile.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://mobile.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/Apr 14th 2008 1:45PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/Apr 14th 2008 2:20PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/Apr 14th 2008 3:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/Apr 15th 2008 6:53PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/
It's not T-Mobile, it's RIM. None of the 8XXX series BB's have 3G support - for ANY network. Besides, T-Mobile doesn't exactly have a full 3G network deployment yet anyway. Although, I just got this phone today and I must say the WiFi radio makes me not even care about the lack of 3G. I love this thing! The HotSpot at home is F**Kin' sweet! I was skeptical at first, but the clarity is amazing. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well TMO has pulled this off.]]>Apr 14th 2008 8:31PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/
By technicality, Verizon and Sprint's BlackBerry devices have 3G, but that's of an EVDO flavor. What I meant was all of the GSM BB 8XXX series devices do not have 3G support (yes, even the European BB 8XXX's are without it).]]>Apr 14th 2008 8:31PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/
The one off of the T-Mobile site is gold?]]>Apr 15th 2008 6:41PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/Apr 15th 2008 11:33AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/Apr 16th 2008 10:06PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/
the new browser is nice, too. it chokes on some pages still, but that's due to the BIS server preprocessing. all the stuff that worked with my old BB (google sync, facebook, etc) works with the new pearl 8120, and on top of that, RIM finally fixed bluetooth tethering with macs. it doesn't require power cycling the phone anymore and runs a lot faster and more reliably (i used to have problems connecting even after a power cycle on the 8100).

battery life seems weaker, but still enough to last through a day or two of heavy use (gsm/bt/wifi on, medium use of the mp3 player, low RF signal areas).]]>Apr 16th 2008 12:49AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/
For those of you who are speaking purely on speculation no wireless company in the US has 3G perfected, no one, not even ATT who launched UMTS in 2003(I believe) and what have they done with that? They're logo is "Raising the Bar!" the only bar they are rasing is the price. At this point ATT is not doing a thing to improve their network. Just like when they launched PTT, it was a kick ass idea but what have they done with it? NOTHING same thing with their 3G which is extremely flawed and unreliable. I don't care what people say about TMO but they have the much covetted JD Power and Associates, they are the ONLY wireless company who was on that list of the companies with the best customer service, 6yrs I might add. What's my point? TMO will not launch anything without knowing it is solid and near perfection which from expereince UMA has achieved. Who cares about 3G when Wi-Fi will provide faster speeds and much more reliable wireless service and experience.

The Curve 8320 and the Pearl 8120 doesn't have GPS but would any of you guys rather have a built in GPS instead of UMA? I know I wouldn't. I would much rather have UMA w/o GPS because most of you know that you can always purchase an external GPS devices provided by Telenav http://www.telenav.com/ and Mapquest Navigator https://mapquestdtc.telmap.com/shopping.htm?carrierCode=ATT&deviceCode=BB8700C. I don't know how much you guys know about Blackberry/RIM but RIM made this device to our specs. Not the the other way around. If there are anyone who is on the market of switching to TMO please feel free to e-mail me so I can put you in touch with a rep from TMO who would better assist any of you with questions you guys may have. https://mapquestdtc.telmap.com/shopping.htm?carrierCode=ATT&deviceCode=BB8700C

Thanks for your time and my BB PIN is 245506d9 and anyone is more than welcome to contact me with any other questions. Thanks.







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now with t-mobile, i can get the 1000 anytime minutes, unlimited texting, my new pearl 8120 with wifi, hot spot @ home, and i bought a gps puck for $29 on ebay that has been ROCKIN. lights up in less than 20 seconds every time. i can't understand why people are cryin about the gps when the puck is a third the size of the pearl, weightless in your pocket, rests perfectly on top of the dash board... AND you can use it with ANY phone or even with your laptop, because it's a bluetooth connection.

people, t-mobile is global for a reason. americans do NOT have the best products or the best solutions any more. don't resist the winds of change -- embrace them. or be left in the dust.]]>May 1st 2008 2:16AMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/May 2nd 2008 11:22PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/
If T-Mobile's towers had UMA instead of 'merely cellular/gprs,' then they might have something. UMA does work for the occasional hot spot and, of course, at home.

However, I live in an RV. Full time. I expect my wireless service to work, where I am, all the time. The technology needs to improve drastically, either that or the satellite phone/data service providers--you know, the ones like Iridium and GlobalStar?--are going to wise up, lower the cost of their phones, increase data transmission capability drastically, and leave the cellular carriers in the dust!]]>May 24th 2008 5:59PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/May 25th 2008 5:39PMhttp://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/http://mobile.engadget.com/2008/04/14/t-mobile-launches-wifi-laden-blackberry-pearl-8120-we-handle-it/(Also BB browser is terrible, and I already have Opera Mini on my E65. If I'll upgrade it will be to an Opera Mobile 9.5 capable phone...)]]>May 28th 2008 5:16AM