BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 3G mobile phone reviews

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105

1. What do u think of this phone, is the camera any good on it are the pics clear & of good quality?
   
   Many Thanks :-)
   
   Dana asked on 06 Dec 2010
   1. Pics are very good, I would rate the camera highly, and the screen is very sharp and clear
      
      Becki replied on 10 Apr 2011

       
2. im interested to know the quality of mp3 player using handsfree as compared to sony ericssion/nokia/htc?
   
   could anyone explain please
   
   Martin asked on 30 Jan 2011
   1. I'm not a big user of mp3 but since having this phone i have found myself using more often than i ever did with any phone i ever had ! The sound is very clear & the buttons on the top of the phone help you control the music whilst doing other things on your phone. I hope this helps
      
      jacqueline replied on 19 Apr 2011

       
3. The keypad on my Blackberry Pearl keeps coming away, I just wondered if anyone else has come across this problem?
   
   SHH asked on 07 Feb 2011
   1. never had this problem. I wouls send it back!
      
      Dean replied on 13 Feb 2011

       
4. Am considering this as a first Blackberry. I want to be able to use it as a phone, as well as text, but primarily to enable me to access emails when away from home. Nothing more. I am not happy with QWERTY keyboards so am attracted to this model. Am just slightly concerned about volume during phone calls, as well as battery life - some differing opinions in your reviews. Would appreciate any further clarification on these two specific points.
   
   Charles asked on 17 Feb 2011
   1. Battery is very poor with this phone, regardless of how many apps you have installed. Call volume has never been a problem for me but I text more than speak!
      
      Just be aware of the track-pad not being very sensitive but if it is your first Blackberry you might not find this a problem
      
      Becki replied on 10 Apr 2011

       
5. my blackberry has downloaded the american app world , i have tried to fix this several times but i keep having the same problem can anyone help??
   
   chez asked on 13 Apr 2011
   1. check that your time and language settings are correctly set to english
      
      sarah replied on 30 Apr 2011

       
6. can I use two sim cards on this phone?
   
   Vincent asked on 15 Apr 2011
   1. Hi,
      
      I was able to use my previous sim in my new phone but they were both the same network. I have not tried a sim card using a different network. I hope this helps a little?
      
      Vicki replied on 15 Apr 2011

       
7. how is the normal ring tones never had a blackburry & what is the battery duration ?
   
   maxine asked on 16 Apr 2011
   1. Battery is ok as long as you turn the screen brightness down to about 75% and you dont have any apps that are allways connected.
      Not sure what you mean about the ring tones.
      
      Robert replied on 20 Apr 2011

       
8. how good is the phone?
   
   suleiman asked on 22 Apr 2011
   1. yes its good rate out of 10 a 9
      
      Mark replied on 22 Apr 2011

       
   2. ace some people prefer the qwerty keyboard but i prefer the compact size of this. Ace for emails etc.
      
      Tracy replied on 24 Apr 2011

       
   3. 10/10
      absolutley love this phone, small and sleak but all the functions of a bigger phone
      
      sarah replied on 30 Apr 2011

       
9. Is There Blackberry Messenger On This Phone?
   
   Lewis asked on 22 Apr 2011
   1. Yes there is
      
      Vicki replied on 23 Apr 2011

       
10. does the keyboard light up at all?because i cant see the buttons when im out in the dark,also it only rings once and vibrates the rest and just makes one noise for a txt
    
    gaynor asked on 25 Apr 2011
    1. its a common fault on them just turn your phone off take the sim out for a bout a min then put back and should see the light come back i had the same problem thought my eyes where going lol
       
       Mark replied on 28 Apr 2011

        
11. Is it an overall good phone?
    
    Katherine asked on 01 May 2011
    1. I love it ! Its still got normal keypad but has all the good bits like any other blackberry. It is so easy to use. The camera gives you a really clear picture & the music player is fab. I hope this helps
       
       jacqueline replied on 01 May 2011

        
12. Are you on contract?
    
    Katherine asked on 03 May 2011
    1. Yes
       
       Vicki replied on 04 May 2011

        
    2. yes on t mobile
       
       sarah replied on 05 May 2011

        
13. is there a loudspeaker when making and receivimg calls?? thanks
    
    ryan asked on 20 May 2011
    1. Yes during when making a call or receiving a call you can easily activate speakerphone which is quite loud and controlled obviously by the volume button.
       
       
       Roger replied on 21 May 2011

        
14. What site would you recommend for safe, free or cheap apps downloads. I've got the Pearl and still finding my way round it!
    Thanks
    
    Jackie asked on 21 May 2011
    1. 
       Bkackberry apps
       
       charles replied on 21 May 2011

        
    2. Well the blackberry marketplace is the safest place for apps. I wouldn't recommend downloading free ones from the internet, some require you to have a custom firmware, which may make your blackberry an expensive brick.
       
       Arron replied on 23 May 2011

        
15. how much money do you have to pay a month
    
    harry asked on 06 Jun 2011
    1. I'm only on a £15 per month contract
       
       carla replied on 06 Jun 2011

        
16. I want to text primarily and receive/send email too - is this phone easy to text from for a user with long nails!
    
    Sarah asked on 10 Jun 2011
    1. Hi Sarah, my nails are not that long but I think it would be fine,the buttons are kind of ridged. Sorry can't be more help.
       
       
       Kirsty replied on 10 Jun 2011

        
    2. Hi sarah, I have false nails and they show over the top of my fingers so i would say they are long and i have no problem texting or using this phone hope that helps.
       
       Jacqui replied on 12 Jun 2011

        
17. I have 9105, but can't opened cause the device is locked?
    
    ari asked on 31 Jan 2012
    1. Press the centre button on the top of the phone
       
       David replied on 01 Feb 2012

        

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