better phone pearl 8130 or the bb 8830

[jayrod75]

Im new here and don't know much about my phone. I just purchased my phone and since Im still within my 30 days to return or exchange I was wondering if there is any significant differences between the 8130 and the 8830 the salesman basically said only the camera seperated the two, but there has to be more than that. Does anyone know?

[bboynahoodie]

size is definitely another difference I'm a pearl advocate.

[jayrod75]

I agree I like the pearl because It is smaller but are ther any other differences?

[bboynahoodie]

other than size, camera, keyboard type the only other differences i can think of is probably price and tethered modem capability. Which basically means the 8830 can be hooked up to a laptop and used as a modem. Personal preference really but I do like the Pearl alot.

[jayrod75]

Thanks I really appreciate your help

[Baldie]

8130 can be tethered as well.

[mm527]

i have both 8130 has the 4.3 os. the 8830 has 4.2 os.no camera and its a world phone,the 8130 is not. the only real difference is camera and size thats it.BUT the 4.5 update is coming out on SPRINT in june or july,when they get the curve,thats a FACT..............:laser:

[babytylerg]

I just went to the 8130 today from the 8830 i have found that there are not any shortcuts in the messeges on the pearl. If any one knows any let me know
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O and if you travel out of the country any and your phone company doesnt normally work out there the 8830 is the world edition and you can put a sim card in it.

[thundrbird1]

Just got my 8130 a few days ago. Went to Sprint store to compare the 2 and besides being able to use worldwide, the 8830 is just too big. Love this 8130.

[sherimthomas]

I just got my Pearl coming form an 8703e, which although bigger than the 8830, had a full keyboard and no camera. I was concerned about giving up the full QWERTY, but now I wouldn't go back for anything. I love the 8130. The predictive text took a week or so to work out the kinks and to adjust, but it was well worth it.