Those of you who know me are well aware I go through more phones than most people. I either find myself working them to death (quite literally in a few cases) or not being satisfied with the features on the device. I have used everything from basic models (old-school Nokia bars)to feature phones (iPhone-esque, LG Dare) to full PDA/Smartphones (PocketPC, Windows Mobile, Palm). While a few have been great to own and use I always find myself looking for something better, easier, and designed with my needs in mind. After my latest switch to another Pocket PC phone I found the abilities of the phone fantastic but was using too much time keeping everything in sync. I decided a few days ago to see if I could try a type of device I have never used before. I was able to find someone with a new Blackberry Pearl who was interested in trading and I made the plunge. Now my past experience with Blackberries was limited to news clips and glancing at them in the store. They always appeared clunky and dated and had that corporate feel to them. The Pearl is definitely breaking that mold in every way. It is the first Blackberry I have seen that is not only slick but designed with the new social media user in mind.
The first few moments you use a Blackberry the menus and navigation are absurd and confusing since they are so different from any other mobile OS. It took me a few hours of messing around before I became comfortable with the device. It was about this time that I discovered why they have gained the nickname, “Crackberry”…
PUSH, PUSH, PUSH!
Of the absolute beauty of push email, messages, updates, weather and more! No more having to sync my phone or check my mail every few moments as everything is delivered to me with style and notification. No having to set up Microsoft Exchange services anymore for me. The sound (I use the sonar ping) is music to my ears as my latest fix of information is offered up to me without effort. There are plenty of other incredible PDA features to the phone as well but the push services are the icing for sure. People like me should be given a stern warning of the powerful addictive qualities of the Blackberry before purchase. It should be known beforehand that if you are an information junkie this device will truly be your downfall. I think I have finally found the type of devices that work for me!
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