Comments on: Verizon Pearl for going for $19.99, get ‘em while they’re hot! http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/ Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:10:47 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: BOisCG http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-374080 BOisCG Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:06:14 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-374080 <<I>> I got mine for free on 12/28. v4.5.0.77, brand new in box. <>

I got mine for free on 12/28. v4.5.0.77, brand new in box.

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]]> By: Mr. Hi-Definition http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364976 Mr. Hi-Definition Sat, 03 Jan 2009 08:17:38 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364976 This isn't that bad of a deal if you are a "regular" consumer. But come on, do away with the MIR. I'm getting so tired of that. This isn’t that bad of a deal if you are a “regular” consumer. But come on, do away with the MIR. I’m getting so tired of that.

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]]> By: Butthead007 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364800 Butthead007 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 02:40:48 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364800 Umm, Verizon has released an "official" 4.5 upgrade. Get some facts before you spew. Umm, Verizon has released an “official” 4.5 upgrade.

Get some facts before you spew.

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]]> By: Farris917 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364657 Farris917 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 23:19:32 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364657 i understand wal*mart isn't the best place for a cell phone...but they have had the 8110 red pearl for 19.86 or something with a two year contract and the blackberry data package. they've had it for some months now. and wal*mart didn't have mail in rebates...so i don't see how this is a big story i understand wal*mart isn’t the best place for a cell phone…but they have had the 8110 red pearl for 19.86 or something with a two year contract and the blackberry data package. they’ve had it for some months now. and wal*mart didn’t have mail in rebates…so i don’t see how this is a big story

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]]> By: Tony http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364518 Tony Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:40:11 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364518 @gquaglia I just bought one of these in November and it had 4.5 on it already. I have since traded, but still, it did have 4.5 already installed. @gquaglia

I just bought one of these in November and it had 4.5 on it already. I have since traded, but still, it did have 4.5 already installed.

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]]> By: Bdizzah http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364493 Bdizzah Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:28:11 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364493 @ nate Thanks, i know my replacement came with 4.5. As for verizon supporting it, it does. when the upgrade became available, i was sent an email from verizon that it was available for download. That, to me, sounds a bit like support. no?! I never got around to setting it up on my old pearl as it was busted, but i do have to say 4.5 looks more polished than the older firmware. @ nate
Thanks, i know my replacement came with 4.5. As for verizon supporting it, it does. when the upgrade became available, i was sent an email from verizon that it was available for download. That, to me, sounds a bit like support. no?! I never got around to setting it up on my old pearl as it was busted, but i do have to say 4.5 looks more polished than the older firmware.

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]]> By: DavidB http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364490 DavidB Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:22:25 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364490 @gquaglia: Open mouth, insert foot. For both BIS and BES Verizon customers: http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/download.aspx?ct=personal or: http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/download.aspx?ct=corporate "BlackBerry Device Software v4.5 (updated 10/31/2008)" As for this price point, this is awesome for introducing those who would normally opt for some dumbphone or featurephone to the world of smartphones! @gquaglia:
Open mouth, insert foot. For both BIS and BES Verizon customers:

http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/download.aspx?ct=personal
or:
http://vzw.smithmicro.com/blackberry/download.aspx?ct=corporate

“BlackBerry Device Software v4.5 (updated 10/31/2008)”

As for this price point, this is awesome for introducing those who would normally opt for some dumbphone or featurephone to the world of smartphones!

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]]> By: Nate http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364484 Nate Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:16:22 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364484 For the record, Verizon's build of 4.5 is, 4.5.0.77. For the record, Verizon’s build of 4.5 is, 4.5.0.77.

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]]> By: Nate http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364482 Nate Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:14:59 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364482 @gquaglia There's nothing stopping you from getting 4.5 on an 8130 Pearl. Verizon supports and distributes it on their website. My 8130 has been running Verizon's release of 4.5 for roughly a month. @gquaglia

There’s nothing stopping you from getting 4.5 on an 8130 Pearl. Verizon supports and distributes it on their website.

My 8130 has been running Verizon’s release of 4.5 for roughly a month.

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]]> By: Correction http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364481 Correction Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:09:23 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364481 It ships with OS 4.3 but Verizon definately has 4.5 out for the 8130. You can download it right off their website. Pearl (and Suretype) isn't for everyone but woman / teens love the thing. It ships with OS 4.3 but Verizon definately has 4.5 out for the 8130. You can download it right off their website.

Pearl (and Suretype) isn’t for everyone but woman / teens love the thing.

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]]> By: DKMoody http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364467 DKMoody Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:18:38 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364467 I think they are trying to generate low cost upgrades and 2009 newbies to smartphones - specifically BBs as Verizon has a mandatory BB data plan - which is a great source of revenue. The $24.99 plan is wowfully lacking in MBs for download and the $29.99 (non-corp email plan, unlim to handset) is a great profit generator. Not to bash VZW or the other carriers but their allowed data delivery is, on anything but a handset-unlim plan, extremely expensive. So... I think they are looking for newbies to a BB and a quick $25-$30 extra in mandatory up-sell. If I could get customers to fork over another $300-$360 for little to no additional demands, I'd take it. And a few thousand others like it. I think they are trying to generate low cost upgrades and 2009 newbies to smartphones – specifically BBs as Verizon has a mandatory BB data plan – which is a great source of revenue. The $24.99 plan is wowfully lacking in MBs for download and the $29.99 (non-corp email plan, unlim to handset) is a great profit generator.

Not to bash VZW or the other carriers but their allowed data delivery is, on anything but a handset-unlim plan, extremely expensive.

So… I think they are looking for newbies to a BB and a quick $25-$30 extra in mandatory up-sell. If I could get customers to fork over another $300-$360 for little to no additional demands, I’d take it. And a few thousand others like it.

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]]> By: fan_of_fanboys http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364466 fan_of_fanboys Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:15:08 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364466 typo on my end. you are correct gquaglia, it is 4.3. typo on my end. you are correct gquaglia, it is 4.3.

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]]> By: gquaglia http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364459 gquaglia Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:01:46 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364459 I stand corrected ,the Verizon 8130 is running 4.3 not 4.2 and its definitely NOT running 4.5. You can get 4.5 for it, but not from Verizon and they don't support it. I stand corrected ,the Verizon 8130 is running 4.3 not 4.2 and its definitely NOT running 4.5. You can get 4.5 for it, but not from Verizon and they don’t support it.

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]]> By: Bdizzah http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364436 Bdizzah Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:22:48 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364436 Def running 4.5. I just had mine replaced (screen went) and when i got the "new" one, it was running os 4.5. It's also been data locked and with all the holiday hussle and such i haven't yet been able to spend the time on the phone getting the problem solved. But, for 19.99, you really can't go wrong with this on; that is if blackberry is your cup-o-tea. Def running 4.5. I just had mine replaced (screen went) and when i got the “new” one, it was running os 4.5. It’s also been data locked and with all the holiday hussle and such i haven’t yet been able to spend the time on the phone getting the problem solved. But, for 19.99, you really can’t go wrong with this on; that is if blackberry is your cup-o-tea.

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]]> By: fan_of_fanboys http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364425 fan_of_fanboys Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:04:26 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364425 Oh, and new one from AT&T has them new for 99.99 and refurb ones (that still require 2 yr contract) for $69.99. Still just another way for VZW to overcharge though, eh? Oh, and new one from AT&T has them new for 99.99 and refurb ones (that still require 2 yr contract) for $69.99. Still just another way for VZW to overcharge though, eh?

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]]> By: backbeat http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364424 backbeat Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:03:56 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364424 "Verizon Pearl For Going For ..." Too much holiday cheer still in your system? ;) “Verizon Pearl For Going For …”

Too much holiday cheer still in your system? ;)

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]]> By: fan_of_fanboys http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364423 fan_of_fanboys Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:01:47 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364423 gquaglia I believe it is running 4.5 Gregg And since T-Mobile has it for 49.99 and Sprint has it for $79.99 I would say maybe it isnt a bad deal. But of course since it is VZW offering it for the lowest price it is just another way for VZW to rip people off, right? gquaglia

I believe it is running 4.5

Gregg
And since T-Mobile has it for 49.99 and Sprint has it for $79.99 I would say maybe it isnt a bad deal. But of course since it is VZW offering it for the lowest price it is just another way for VZW to rip people off, right?

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]]> By: Queen4111 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364384 Queen4111 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:02:32 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364384 I wish I could get a BB 8220 Flip for that price. I wish I could get a BB 8220 Flip for that price.

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]]> By: tom http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364381 tom Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:52:14 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364381 This thing is free on a contract anyway. What is the news? This thing is free on a contract anyway. What is the news?

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]]> By: gquaglia http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364380 gquaglia Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:52:03 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364380 Just what I want. A BB running OS 4.2! Wow, what a deal. Just what I want. A BB running OS 4.2! Wow, what a deal.

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]]> By: NOThtckid http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364370 NOThtckid Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:16:11 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364370 been this way since day after christmas clearing out inventory for the new phones. been this way since day after christmas
clearing out inventory for the new phones.

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]]> By: Greg http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364368 Greg Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:12:53 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364368 Wow! Old technology for only 2 years of high carrier charges. Happy New Year! Wow! Old technology for only 2 years of high carrier charges. Happy New Year!

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]]> By: donnie http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/01/02/verizon-pearl-for-going-for-1999-get-em-while-theyre-hot/comment-page-1/#comment-364361 donnie Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:02:25 +0000 http://www.boygeniusreport.com/?p=13136#comment-364361 Probably just clearing out inventory in anticipation of the new Pearl flip coming down the pipeline... Probably just clearing out inventory in anticipation of the new Pearl flip coming down the pipeline…

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