Blackberry Pearl or Viewty?

Pinkster · 27-04-2008, 18:30

I'm going to be eligible for a free upgrade tomorrow and I've literally spent all weekend on the internet trying to decide whether to get a pink Blackberry 8110 Pearl or an LG Viewty in silver.

Email (Gmail) and internet browsing is important to me, as is a certain degree of compatibility with a Mac, so I can sync my calendars over.

I like the Blackberry because it's pink and compact, but I like the Viewty because of the touch screen and the stylus!

Has anybody got experience with either phone and which would you recommend or not recommend?

Thank you in advance for any advice!

Ricardodaforce · 27-04-2008, 18:34

My first thought is how can you have narrowed your choice down to two such massively different phones. The user experience between the two has no similarity at all.

Pinkster · 27-04-2008, 18:40

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Originally Posted by Ricardodaforce

My first thought is how can you have narrowed your choice down to two such massively different phones. The user experience between the two has no similarity at all.

I know they are different, which is why I'm asking if anybody has experience with either phone and would they recommend said phone, specifically with regards to internet, email and syncing with a Mac

Ricardodaforce · 27-04-2008, 18:58

The Pearl cannot be beaten for email. The BB browser is poor, you'd need to download Opera Mini. Not sure on Mac compatibility.

Viewty has a great screen for web-browsing.

TheBigM · 27-04-2008, 19:03

if you need to do a lot of typing then the blackberry for sure.

jonespr1 · 28-04-2008, 13:33

BlackBerry is compatible with Mac through (free) third party software - http://www.pocketmac.net/products/de...erry_8100.html

I suggest you read through and check it supports the functions you want though.

Robert

27-04-2008, 18:30	#1
Pinkster Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,479	Blackberry Pearl or Viewty? I'm going to be eligible for a free upgrade tomorrow and I've literally spent all weekend on the internet trying to decide whether to get a pink Blackberry 8110 Pearl or an LG Viewty in silver. Email (Gmail) and internet browsing is important to me, as is a certain degree of compatibility with a Mac, so I can sync my calendars over. I like the Blackberry because it's pink and compact, but I like the Viewty because of the touch screen and the stylus! Has anybody got experience with either phone and which would you recommend or not recommend? Thank you in advance for any advice!

27-04-2008, 18:34	#2
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	My first thought is how can you have narrowed your choice down to two such massively different phones. The user experience between the two has no similarity at all.

27-04-2008, 18:40	#3
Pinkster Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,479	Quote: Originally Posted by Ricardodaforce My first thought is how can you have narrowed your choice down to two such massively different phones. The user experience between the two has no similarity at all. I know they are different, which is why I'm asking if anybody has experience with either phone and would they recommend said phone, specifically with regards to internet, email and syncing with a Mac

27-04-2008, 18:58	#4
Ricardodaforce Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alacant Posts: 7,773	The Pearl cannot be beaten for email. The BB browser is poor, you'd need to download Opera Mini. Not sure on Mac compatibility. Viewty has a great screen for web-browsing.

27-04-2008, 19:03	#5
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	if you need to do a lot of typing then the blackberry for sure.

28-04-2008, 13:33	#6
jonespr1 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pontypridd Posts: 112	BlackBerry is compatible with Mac through (free) third party software - http://www.pocketmac.net/products/de...erry_8100.html I suggest you read through and check it supports the functions you want though. Robert

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