[mr.pr1ngles]

I'm planning on buying a Blackberry Pearl 8100 soon as a new phone, but I do have quite some questions to ask regarding the phone.1) I'm re-newing my 2-year contract w/ T-Mobile, how much would the phone cost?2) As in terms of sound quality, (mp3/speakerphone) is it crisp, loud and clear, or does it lack some quality?3) What is the mp3 ringtone limit? (ex. 30sec, 60sec, unl)4) I've read stuff about camera shutter sounds, and keypad sounds; is it really impossible to turn off the sounds other than to put it on silent?5) Is the Pearl 8120 worth it over the 8100?Thanks !

[fatthief]

I think it's "free" after the rebate. the mp3 rington has no limited

[MistyRain]

I have the Blackberry curve and my boyfriend has the pearl and we love them! 1) When you renew with T-Mobile you would get whatever the in-store discount is. To find out you would have to go in store because the website prices are different with their discounts. I think he paid about $250 when we renewed through T-Mobile.2) The sound of the Pearl is crisp and very loud, as well as the speaker phone, which is easy to access as well. It also has voice recognition without having to pre-record the persons name.3) Your best bet would be to get a Memory card. You can transfer entire songs to your phone and use them as ringtones so the mp3 ringtone limit is unlimited.4) It is really simple to change the noise options on the phone. I keep mine on vibrate all the time and when I want to turn the sound on I can change the whole profile or edit the vibration mode. You can also put that option on the home page for quicker access.5) The 8120 is a better more updated version but no huge difference. Phones are gonna keep coming out with better models all the time so it really depends on your preference when it comes to with model you like.Hope this helps!!!!!