Geek Out: Do You Care About the Quality of Your Phone's Pics?


Updated 07/08/09 3:42 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 17 comments

Comparing Cell Phone Camera Pics

A friend of mine recently upgraded from a BlackBerry Pearl to a BlackBerry Curve and sent me an "OMG! I can't believe it!" email after playing with the Curve 8900's camera. There's no denying the appeal of the tiny Pearl — not only is it now discounted with many carriers, but it's also functional, reliable, and has some great features. But its 1.3MP (or 2MP) camera doesn't hold a candle to the Read more

BlackBerry Combo Pack Includes a Charging Dock and Cases


Updated 05/17/09 10:33 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

BlackBerry Combo Pack Includes a Charging Dock and Cases

Little did I know, but the charging USB port on BlackBerrys has been known to malfunction because the gold pins pop out of the USB track. Unfortunately, PetSugar had this happen to her and resorted to two batteries which she charged at work, so she could have a juiced up Pearl during evenings and weekends. PetSugar didn't want to shell out for a new handset or pay hefty fees to have it repaired, Read more

McG Calls Christian Bale on His Blackberry Pearl


Updated 03/02/09 1:02 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

McG Calls Christian Bale on His Blackberry Pearl at Wondercon 2009

As I said on Twitter over the weekend, there was a party going on at Wondercon, and it was called the Terminator: Salvation panel! I witnessed firsthand how quickly McG can get a crowd of geeks excited for a killer robot flick, and he started the hour off with a call to his buddy Christian Bale, who unfortunately was not at the event on Saturday. Whipping out his Blackberry Pearl, we all got a Read more

Pick Up a Pearl For $20 From Verizon


Updated 09/20/11 3:21 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Pick Up a Pearl For $20 From Verizon

It's not everyday you see prices like this — especially for a BlackBerry — so I had to share the news in case you've been holding out for one for awhile. Verizon is now offering the pink and silver BlackBerry Pearl 8130 for $19.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate. Yes, you'll still need to be locked into a two-year contract, but for this fantastic price, I doubt you'll have many regrets. I don't Read more

T-Mobile Adds Freshly Painted Pearls to Its Collection


Updated 10/17/08 7:19 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

T-Mobile Adds Freshly Painted Pearls to Its Collection

If you head on over to a T-Mobile store today, you'll be able to feast your eyes on the new BlackBerry Pearl 8120 colors, which include black emerald, indigo, and frost. You can also still pick up the original titanium design, although I'm sure people will be scooping up the new hues. Hello? Frost for Winter — me loves that! The WiFi enabled phones will cost $150 with a two-year contract with Read more

Match the Celeb With the Cell Phone


Updated 07/28/08 8:56 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 10 comments

Match the Celeb With the Cell Phone

Could it be? A white iPhone 3G, in Hollywood? Not exactly, but it is a white BlackBerry Pearl, which we still love and don't see very much of these days. Can you guess which famous multitasking female is the proud owner of this phone? Scroll down to leave your answer! Read more

Top 10 BlackBerry Tips and Tricks


Updated 07/01/10 2:47 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 8 comments

Top 10 BlackBerry Tips and Tricks

While it seems everyone and their mother have transferred their smartphone affections to the iPhone, there are many of us still rocking the BlackBerry. I don't claim to be a BlackBerry expert, but I have come across a few tips and tricks that will make any user's life easier and more entertaining. Here's to geeking out! Read more

Fab Flash: Nina Garcia for Blackberry


Updated 01/30/08 5:00 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Fab Flash: Nina Garcia for Blackberry

Our beloved Nina Garcia can add cell phone spokesperson to her laundry list of career accomplishments. Seriously, what doesn't this woman do? She's the fashion director at ELLE, she's a judge on Project Runway, she written a style guide, heck she's even answered our Fab questions. Last night she attended the Blackberry Pearl Smartphone launch. The phone is a pink version of the Blackberry Pearl, Read more

Celebs Step Out in Style For the Pink BlackBerry Pearl


Updated 09/20/11 3:21 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 18 comments

Paris Hilton and Other Celebs Attend the BlackBerry Pearl 8130 Launch Party In NYC

The stars were out last night in NYC to show their love for the new and improved pastel pink BlackBerry Pearl 8130. Paris has sure had a gadget-filled month, although I'm sure this phone tops her cell phone favorites list. So many great features are wrapped up in this adorable handheld smartphone. With web browsing, a 2-megapixel camera, a media player with microSD memory support, a QWERTY Read more

Red or Pink BlackBerry Pearl: Love or Leave?


Updated 01/15/08 1:58 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 40 comments

The red and pink BlackBerry Pearl

Talk about Sprint and Verizon going head-to-head! According to RIMarkable, a red Sprint BlackBerry Pearl 8130 has been spotted on sale from Amazon. Unlike Sprint, Verizon has decided to go pink with their Pearl. The Boy Genius Report says that this pink model is now being showcased on Verizon's "Next" page and is rumored to become available at the end of this month. Are you digging either one? Or Read more