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Originally Posted by Opacity
Are people actually placing orders as we speak, or are you just pre-ordering them? I noticed that it's listed in the actual phone lineup, so it threw me off.
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Originally Posted by ScottPV
I ordered this morning and just received shipping confirmation for two day delivery. It will arrive on Monday.
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Originally Posted by WebBull
""Your Verizon Wireless Shipment Notification (Order #194xxx)""
Shipped today FedEx. Anyone who preordered this morning should have it tomorrow  EDIT: Actually it was shipped FedEx 2day so I won't have it until Monday  but that is still better than Thursday  |
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Originally Posted by Redflea
Sorry...can't find an abbreviation table, and haven't been around here enough to keep up. Can someone define:
ADD ADC I know NE2 is "New Every 2 years"...so hopefully you'll only think I"m 2/3 brain dead. Appreciate the info, or pointer to a doc w/the info. Thanks. |
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Originally Posted by ata100
does anyone know when it will be available on the employee discount site?
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Originally Posted by Opacity
ADD stands for 'Advanced Device Discount' and applies to when you add a data and voice plan above $79.99 (the combined voice/data plans). You get $100 off of the device price in that instance; if you just add a data plan, you get $50 off.
$299.99 Price of phone -$100.00 ADD -50 MIR ------------------ $149.99 (just as an example) I'm not familiar with ADC... |
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Originally Posted by Opacity
I updated my answer above after I thought about it for a few minutes. Most likely the alternate name--advance device credit.
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Originally Posted by Redflea
Thanks...that sounds reasonable.
Gah! Now I have to wait until 11/29 to get my NE2 to order the phone... |
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Originally Posted by blackberrycool.com
Notification
* MIDI ringtones * Polyphonic ringtones * MP3 ringtones * Vibrate mode * LED indicator |
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Originally Posted by sberbary
Yeah I saw that and the BlackBerry Website lists MP3 ringtones as a feature but I didn't know if that was something Verizon disabled.
http://na.blackberry.com/eng/device...pecificatio ns |
| Go to ebay and do a search for Blackberry 8130 and about half way down the results page you will see where someone is trying to sell a "new in box" for a get it now price of $789.99. Are they crazy nobody in their right mind would pay $789.99 for this phone, not to mention if they really even have one to sell to begin with..... |
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Originally Posted by jseah
This sucks. I came home to an email with Fedex tracking info. Send Fedex 2-day, with an estimated delivery date of Monday. Unfortunately for me, I am flying out of town on business Sunday morning and I won't be home until Thursday. Since they are only sending it from one state away (PA to NY), I am hoping that they might deliver tomorrow, or if it gets to my local Fedex facility then I can pick it up tomorrow night. Otherwise, I will need to call Fedex and tell them to hold the package until I get back.
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Originally Posted by jseah
This sucks. I came home to an email with Fedex tracking info. Send Fedex 2-day, with an estimated delivery date of Monday. Unfortunately for me, I am flying out of town on business Sunday morning and I won't be home until Thursday. Since they are only sending it from one state away (PA to NY), I am hoping that they might deliver tomorrow, or if it gets to my local Fedex facility then I can pick it up tomorrow night. Otherwise, I will need to call Fedex and tell them to hold the package until I get back.
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Originally Posted by Mark_Venture
there is a VERY GOOD chance that if it was sent FedEX Ground that it will arrive tomorrow.. depending on what time it actually left PA and where in NY....
When I've ordered accessories, they've shipped FedEx Ground and arrived over night from PA to MD. There is a good chance my Pearl (courtesy of VCC) will arrive tomorrow, they said it was shipping today, and they usually ship overnight... |
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Originally Posted by jseah
That's what I'm hoping for. The package was picked up this evening a little after 6 and the Fedex facility near me where the final delivery comes out of is only 160 miles from the origination point (per Mapquest). And since the employee discount website still doesn't show the Pearl, I can't order accessories for it yet and get my 25% discount. I guess I will need to run over to Best Buy tomorrow evening and pick up a few things.
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Originally Posted by jseah
Do you think it is a smart move to add the insurance to this phone? I am pretty careful with my phones...never had one break, dropped in water, get lost or stolen before, so I have never had the insurance on any of my phones. Although I have heard stories that the trackball on the Pearl is a weak point and is generally the part that fails on this phone.
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and you'll reduce your chance of issue... 
my track balls are still white... my team mates... um.. their track balls are BLACK!! 
and they've had problems...
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Originally Posted by Italysfinest327
can someone whose had a pearl on another network; chime in on how the web browser is. is it a html browser, or just a upgraded wap browser? im still hung up on the voyager or the pearl...
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Originally Posted by machpost
FedEx tracking says that mine has arrived at the local facility here in D.C. this morning. Hopefully they'll be dropping it off today
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Originally Posted by machpost
Same here. Left West Chester, PA at 6:23 PM and is scheduled to arrive on Monday by 7 PM.
Does anyone know if there is an easy way to get the contacts from my Nokia 6236i onto this thing? I've successfully exported them all to .vcf format with Nokia PC Suite, so I would hope there is an easy way to port them to the Pearl, since that is a standard format. I'm assuming that BlackBerrys don't have Get It Now, so Backup Assistant isn't going to be any help. |
however it still just says picked up...
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Originally Posted by bkw13
Just a suggestion. Does anyone with some know-how and resource want to start a Blackberry 8130 Theme/Wallpaper thread?
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Originally Posted by ferniesp
So lets clear me up on this. The only way to get the cheaper plan is I have to separate my primary(me)line from my family share? Thats what the CSR told me. If I do that, I would be screwing myself because I would have to pay for a stand alone voice and then add the smaller data which would equal more then I am paying by staying attached to my family plan. Man!!!! Verizon is good at robbing Peter to pay Paul.
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Originally Posted by Mark_Venture
other than a belt holster (instead of using the included pocket)... what accessories do you really need??
It can charge via the included USB Cable (assuming windows drivers are installed... install BB Desktop Manager, and they will be), it comes with a travel charger and wired headset... or you can use BT.. |
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Originally Posted by ferniesp
So lets clear me up on this. The only way to get the cheaper plan is I have to separate my primary(me)line from my family share? Thats what the CSR told me. If I do that, I would be screwing myself because I would have to pay for a stand alone voice and then add the smaller data which would equal more then I am paying by staying attached to my family plan. Man!!!! Verizon is good at robbing Peter to pay Paul.
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Originally Posted by Mark_Venture
I've seen a few track balls recently that have collected dirt and stop working.. BUT I've fixed a couple... (push/hold ball down while rolling around)
Keep your hands clean and you'll reduce your chance of issue... I wash my hands too many times per day my track balls are still white... my team mates... um.. their track balls are BLACK!! and they've had problems... |
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Originally Posted by jdougal
Same here. Mine made it to the local facility in Baltimore. It hasn't said anything about being put on the truck yet. Does anyone know how to find out where the package is? I'm willing to go pick it up if its just going to sit somewhere until Monday.
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Originally Posted by jseah
Fdex tracking shows that it arrived in Newark NJ just after midnight last night. No further update. I guess I will check after noon and if it makes it to the Fedex facility here, I will go pick it up. I am even tempted to make the hour drive to Newark to pick it up there.
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Originally Posted by machpost
Mine is on the truck for delivery
I'll snap some pics of the unboxing if I have the time, but I probably won't be activating it until sometime tomorrow. |
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Originally Posted by ward66
Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)
So, anuone got theirs yet..cause I know you all were waiting on someone to ask before posting...haha, actually I'm just bored at work and want to read about someone opening their pearl... |
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Originally Posted by Eric Leduc
Anyone know why they decided to go with a 3.5 mm headset for the CDMA Pearl? In my experience 4-pole 3.5 mm headsets are rare so it will be hard to find a good replacement headset. Why didn't they just keep it 2.5 mm like the GSM Pearls?
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Originally Posted by fredyoon
Anyone know if there are any stores in New York City (Manhattan) that have them in stock?
Went to 2 of them this morning when they opened at 7 AM (on 42nd Street and 6th Avenue) and (on 44th Street and Madison Avenue) and they didn't know what I was talking about. Thanks |
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Originally Posted by bkw13
Just a suggestion. Does anyone with some know-how and resource want to start a Blackberry 8130 Theme/Wallpaper thread?
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Originally Posted by mick4394
I think it's great. Personally, I could really care less about using it for a headset. But, it does make it much more likely that I'll use the MP3 player on this phone, because I can use my regular headphones. I can also hook it up to the aux. port on my car stereo, which makes it so I don't have to carry two devices as often as I do now.
For me, the 3.5mm jack is one of the more attractive features of this phone. |
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Originally Posted by fredyoon
Went to 2 local corporate stores this morning in New York (44th and Madison) and (42nd and 6th Avenue), and spoke to the store manager, and he had no clue on what the Pearl was.
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Originally Posted by ward66
Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8830/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/105)
What does 4 pole 3.5mm mean, is that so it can have a mic? I take it regular old headphones will be able to play music on it, right? |
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Originally Posted by mikeyncal79
I'm trying to get the pearl on the employee discount page.... it won't allow me to port my number! There's no selection for number porting, only to create a new number... any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Nitrate
So was it just a rumor that some stores had the pearl in stock? Any news of anyone getting one at a store?
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Originally Posted by machpost
Just got my Pearl
First of all, there was NO rebate in the box. It explicitly states on the receipt "Not Eligible for MIR" as well. |
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Originally Posted by satanbugg
Does anyone know if any of the online, ADD or MIR discounts apply when buying the pearl retail? I called two CSR and both knew nothing. Just wanted to make sure before i press the submit button. Thanks all.
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Originally Posted by curtisdr
Argh!!! So, who is eligible for the $50 rebate?
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Originally Posted by mick4394
Did anyone else notice that they removed VZ Navigator from the features description on the website?
What's going on? Does this thing have VZNav, or not? |
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Originally Posted by gadgtman
I ordered online this morning while I had a Verizon rep on the phone. She insisted the rebate slip was in the box, but to be sure, she mailed one to me as well. I'm covered either way.
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Originally Posted by mick4394
Did anyone else notice that they removed VZ Navigator from the features description on the website?
What's going on? Does this thing have VZNav, or not? |
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Originally Posted by Humpa
No VZ Nav ... it says "coming soon" when I click on the VZ Nav link from the browser of the Pearl.
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Originally Posted by Gabatta
Just to clarify, you are an existing Verizon customer and the rep told you that you would be eligible for a $50MIR?
Did you use NE2 and/or ADD credit as well? |
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Originally Posted by Humpa
No VZ Nav ... it says "coming soon" when I click on the VZ Nav link from the browser of the Pearl.
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Originally Posted by ggarriso
Just ordered..
Did I get the right thing for unlimited data?? The CSR's keep telling me its wrong |
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Originally Posted by mongoos150
Does anyone want to take a picture(s) of the web browser? Additional UI shots, how is the VZW branding on the software (hopfully minimal if any). Any initial opinions on RF? How about battery life (if anyone's actually had the chance to fully charge theirs)!
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Originally Posted by Humpa
No VZ Nav ... it says "coming soon" when I click on the VZ Nav link from the browser of the Pearl.
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Originally Posted by chaosniner
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It was my belief that this phone offered an unlocked GPS. I know the GSM Pearl had custom BB mapping software -- is that included? |
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Originally Posted by 0mie
Yes bb maps is included.
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Originally Posted by 0mie
Wirelessly posted (Omies enV: MOT-24.1_/00.62 UP.Browser/6.2.3.4.c.1.120 (GUI) MMP/2.0)
Yes bb maps is included. |
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Originally Posted by Null_Query
I spoke to the Manager of the corporate store in Murfreesboro, Tn and they will be recieving their shipment of pearls in tomorrow. So i will be going to pickup mine tomorrow..... I'm so excited......
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Originally Posted by Nitrate
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I will be curious to know if they sell it to you.. Post back if you get it.. Im in New Jersey.. and ill be calling around to see if I can come up with one |
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Originally Posted by 0mie
Wirelessly posted (Omies enV: MOT-24.1_/00.62 UP.Browser/6.2.3.4.c.1.120 (GUI) MMP/2.0)
My local store here in cali can start selling today. They get a shipment @ 3. |
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Originally Posted by gadgtman
Yup, existing customer. Went online and the system gave me both $100 NE2 and $100 ADD. The rep said the $50 mail-in rebate would be in the box - she was adamant about that - but she sent me one in the mail to be safe.
So I'm hoping she's right which means this phone will cost me $50. Worst case scenario is the MIR gets denied for some reason, so the phone will cost me $100. Not too bad. |
but even if not, IMO $100 is an amazing price for the Pearl2 |
Originally Posted by machpost
Just got my Pearl
First of all, there was NO rebate in the box. It explicitly states on the receipt "Not Eligible for MIR" as well... |
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Originally Posted by GadgetGeek
The additional $50 MIR almost sounds too good to be true on top of NE2 & ADC!... machpost didn't get the MIR, it will be interesting to see as more folks receive their deliveries if in fact the rebate is "in the box" and if its redeemable
but even if not, IMO $100 is an amazing price for the Pearl |
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