BLACKBERRY WIRELESS PHONES

What's a BlackBerry, and Why Do I Need One?


First introduced in 1999, the BlackBerry is a wireless handheld device used as a mobile telephone, with other services. Other features of BlackBerry phones include push email, text messaging, Internet faxing, web browsing, and includes PDA features such as address book, calendar, and to-do lists. The newer models: Pearl, Curve, and 8800 series, also include digital camera and media player features. Virtually everything you need is available in one small device. If you currently carry a cell phone, PDA, MP3 player and other devices, and are considering lessening the amount of stuff you carry, here is information you can use on the latest BlackBerry wireless devices. Information includes prices, where to buy, hooking up to a network so you can use it, features of the various models, and more. When you have finished reading, we hope you will find yourself a little bit better informed about the BlackBerry wireless phone and which model will serve you well. Read on!


The Pearl, Curve, and 8800 Series BlackBerries

The Pearl, Curve and 8800 Series are the latest models available from BlackBerry. Here's features and information for each one.

  • The Pearl is touted as being "Small, Smart and Stylish." It comes wtih a 1.3 megapixel digital camera, SureType keyboard, media player and web browser. It supports email, text and instant messaging, and is an organizer as well. And of course, it's also a mobile phone.
  • The Curve is a little bigger and features a 2.0 megapixel digital camera, text and instant messaging, and allows you to receive and send emails too. It's an organizer, media player and web browser as well, and you can access BlackBerry maps to help you find any location.
  • BlackBerry 8800 Series smartphones have even more features than the previous two. Standard features include GPS, BlackBerry Maps, multi-media player, and offer email and text messaging, instant messaging, organizer, and advanced phone features.

Purchase Information, Including Pricing and Service Plans

Keep in mind that the BlackBerry's primary function is as a mobile phone. Therefore, you will need to sign up for a service plan in order to use the BlackBerry smartphone for more than just an organizer. If you already have a cell phone provider, that should be your first stop to purchase your new BlackBerry, as well as a plan to go with it. There are often rebates and discounts available through the wireless providers, so it makes sense to check here first to purchase your BlackBerry smartphone. Retail price on a BlackBerry Pearl is $399, so any deal you can get through a wireless provider is more money in your pocket.

If you don't already have a wireless provider, here are some suggestions for major carriers who offer plans for the BlackBerry smartphones. You may be pleasantly surprised to find some good deals when you purchase your BlackBerry smartphone through one of these providers.

T-Mobile
Offers rates as low as $39.99 per month for 600 minutes for your phone plan, plus $19.99 for data plan for the BlackBerry Pearl smartphone. The data plan is needed for your emailing, text and instant messaging, and with T-Mobile the data is unlimited. At the time this article was written, purchasing a BlackBerry Pearl phone through T-Mobile, complete with discount and mail-in rebate, would only cost you $149.99 instead of their suggested retail price of $349.00.

Verizon Wireless
Service plans for BlackBerry phones through Verizon start at $79.99 per month for 450 minutes of talk time, and include the data plan. Phone pricing ranges from $199 to $299, including discounts and rebates.

AT&T Wireless
Monthly rates range from $29.99 on up for phone & wireless plans. Features these three BlackBerry models, however phone price information is only available by calling their toll-free number.

Amazon.com
At the time this article was written, there were some pretty amazing BlackBerry prices available through Amazon.com on the Pearl. While we can't say what they were due to confidentiality agreements they entered into with Amazon.com, these prices were way lower than those prices quoted on the wireless providers' web sites. And they also provided links to activate your wireless service if you need it.

Final Words

The BlackBerry smartphone is one of the better known of this type of cell phone, organizer, media player and camera. If you want to trade in your current cell phone, PDA, MP3 player, and digital camera for one useful gadget, the BlackBerry smartphone should be on your list of possibilities.

Resource Index

Audio-Video-and-Cameras:
Plasma TV, LCD TV, MP3 Players, TIVO, Satellite TV, Dgitial Cameras, Digital Camcorders, Bose iPod Speakers, Multimedia Projectors, GPS, Blu-ray Disc

Computer and Accessories:
Choosing a Laptop Computer, Computer Memory Upgrade, Copying a Hard Drive, Dual Monitors, Networking Computers, Microsoft Office, PDA's, Cheap Ink/Toner, Color Laser Printers, Multifunction Printers, Scanners, USB Flash Drives, Wireless Printers, Dell computers, Wireless Routers, Wireless G Routers, Wireless N Routers, Laptop Carrying Cases

Computer and Video Games:
Age of Empires III, Battlefield 2

Entertainment:
Online Gambling, Poker, Routlette, Blackjack, Craps and other Online Games, Online Casinos, Movies, Online DVD Rentals, Home Theater Systems , Home Theater Components, HDTV, HDTV Buying Tips, HD Radio, Portable DVD Players, Magazine Subscriptions

Fun-Hobbies:
Tropical Fish, Aquariums, Scrapbooking, Rubber Stamping, Geneology, Geocaching, Soap Making, Candle Making

Legal:
Criminal Defense Attorneys, Tax Attorneys, Lemon Law Protection, Structured Settlements, Investment Fraud, Bankruptcy Attorneys, Personal Injury Attorneys, Family Law

CellPhones-and-Communication
Cell Phones, Cell Phone Carriers, Prepaid Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Ringtones, Headsets, VOIP, Cheap Long Distance, iPhone, Blackberry, Bluetooth Technology, SmartPhones

Jobs-Schooling
Online College Degrees, Business Degrees, Home Schooling, Drivers Education, Job Resumes, Online Job Search
Internet:
Cybercrime Prosecution, IE Security, Affordable Web Hosting, Web Hosting, Domain Name Registration, Search Engines, Web Site Design, Internet Mailing Lists, Blogging, Internet Serive Providers, Free Email, Clip Art

Finance and Insurance:
Auto Insurance, Car Insurance Quotes, RV Insurance, General Insurance, Travel Insurance, Business Insurance, Basic Guide to Consolidating Student Loans, Cash Advance Loans, Federal Student Loan Consolidation, Debt Consolidation, Debt Management, Credit Card Debt Consolidation, Free Credit Reports, Home Mortgages, Home Equity Loans, Mortgage Refinancing, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Companies, Second Mortgages, Mortgage Brokers, Health Insurance, Insurance Quotes, Term life Insurance, Mortgage note buyer, Renter's Insurance, Household Budgeting

Home:
Home improvement, Outdoor Lighting, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Countertops, Espresso Makers, Food Processors, Coffee Makers, Coffee Grinders, Slow Cookers, Popcorn makers, Blenders, Cutting Boards, Refrigerators, Freezers, Washers & Dryers, Bathroom Remodeling, Kitchen & Bathroom Faucets, Bathtubs, House Windows, Closet Organizers, Window Treatments, Hardwood Floors, Carpeting, Home Security, Water Heaters, Water Filters, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Bamboo Flooring, Portable Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Siding, House Cleaning Services, Home Organization, Vacuum Cleaners, Cannister Vacuum Cleaners, Handcheld Vacuum Cleaners, Upright Vacuum Cleaners, Stick Vacuum Cleaners, Wet-Dry Vacuum Cleaners, Furnaces, Fireplace Inserts, Electric Space Heaters, Pellet Stoves, Wood Stoves, Heat Pumps, Buying a used car



Business-Office-Supplies:
Discount Office Supplies, Home Office, Office Furniture, Copiers, Home Business, Business Cards, Business Brochures, Mailing List Companies, Affiliates, Franchises, Business Telephone Systems, Employment Agencies, Call Centers, Fax Machines
Health and Wellness:
Fioricet for Migraine Relief, Online Pharmacies, Phentermine for dieting, Tramadol for Chronic Pain Relief, Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma Lawyers, Acne Treatment, Contact Lenses, Drug Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Products, Human Growth Hormones , Diet Pills, Treadmills, Fragrances, Reducing Cholesterol, Diabetes, Obesity, Arthritis, High Blood Pressure, Heart Disease, Acid reflux, Cialis, Understanding Depression, Unraveling Diet Plans, Erectile dysfunction, Lipitor, Sleep Loss, Viagra, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Living With Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder

Gifts:
Gift Ideas, Corporate Gifts, Gift Cards, Wristwatches, Replica Watches, Sunglasses, Wholesale Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes, Wedding Gifts, Food Gifts, Books, Music, Flowers, Gift Baskets, Candles & Candleholders, Chocolate & Candy

Sports:
Health Clubs, Home Gyms, Treadmills, Golf, Golf Vacations, Golf Schools, Golf Clubs, Fantasy Baseball, Fantasy Basketball

Travel:
Railroad Train Travel, Greyhound Bus Travel, Moving Guide, Rental Cars, Luxury Cruises, Maui Vacation, Spain Travel, Panama Cruise, Mexico Travel, Europe Travel, Disneyland Vacation, Disney World Vacation, Airline Tickets, Las Vegas Vacations, Las Vegas Sights, Las Vegas Entertainment, Las Vegas Dining, Lake Tahoe, Reno Vacations, Grand Canyon Vacation, Alaska Vacation, San Juan Island Vacation, Seattle Vacation, San Francisco Vacation, San Diego Vacation, SeaWorld Vacation, Yellowstone Park Vacation, Los Angeles Vacation, Bed & Breakfasts, Las Cruces New Mexico Vacation, Texas Hill Country Vacation, Columbia River Gorge Vacation, Albuquerque Vacation, New Mexico Vacation, Utah Vacation, Denver Vacation, Carlsbad Caverns, Branson, Missouri, Arizona Vacations, Jackson Wyoming, Skiing Wyoming, Skiing Oregon, Skiing Utah, Skiing Colorado, Skiing California, Skiing Washington State, Skiing Idaho

Yard-and-Garden:
Lawn Care, Patio Furniture, Hot Tubs & Spas, Gazebos, Fences, Decks, Barbeque Grills, Greenhouses, Patios, Sprinkler Systems, Landscape Design, Backyard Ponds, Bird Baths, Hedge Trimmers, String Trimmers, Wheelbarrows and Gardencarts, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Mowers, Lawn Care Tools, Lawn Edgers, Leaf Blowers, Now Blowers, Rakes