[alox]

I have an 8130 pearl from Bell (Canada) Mobility, and on the back, in tiny letters, it says:'Qualcomm 3G CDMA'

Does this mean that my phone is 3G? How can I check to see if this is the case. If it does not mean that my pearl is 3G capable, then what does this label mean?

Thanks in advance,

A.

[penguin3107]

Yes, it's 3G.
EV-DO is a CDMA 3G wireless technology.

[Moonshadow]

Just another good reason for me to dump my 8100 and go with an 8130!

[blakeatl]

Oh really.

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by Moonshadow

Just another good reason for me to dump my 8100 and go with an 8130!

I would decide this based on coverage first, device second. If you don't travel outside North America then you're fine.

[blakeatl]

I just checked t-mobile's site and the 8120 is only $50 cheaper than the 8320....not worth it to me. I would just go for the Curve.

[penguin3107]

Originally Posted by blakeatl

I just checked t-mobile's site and the 8120 is only $50 cheaper than the 8320....not worth it to me. I would just go for the Curve.

Neither of those (8120 or 8320) are 3G. The user above is asking about the 8130, which is a CDMA device.

[Moonshadow]

Wirelessly posted (8100 Pearl)

Originally Posted by John Clark

I would decide this based on coverage first, device second. If you don't travel outside North America then you're fine.

This is not an issue. But good to know!

[blakeatl]

Originally Posted by penguin3107

Neither of those (8120 or 8320) are 3G. The user above is asking about the 8130, which is a CDMA device.

Good catch. I read the version wrong and got excited.

[Moonshadow]

Wirelessly posted (8100 Pearl)

Originally Posted by blakeatl

Oh really.

Ya my carrier (Rogers) is es rally expensive and not that good. My 8100 is aging and I have to move on!

[Green_Teg]

Hey I've got a question to throw in here seeing as I've been using my Pearl for a while now and was wondering how this is done with a phone. Do all 3G phones have the ability to be used as a modem for a laptop? I was always kinda wondering if it was possible to use my 8130 this way and if so how is it done? Anyone got a link?

[ChestR_MolestR]

rogers is the only true option for a blackberry sadly. But really its only the price that so terrible about them. If i wouldnt have to pay 110 $ for a half decent blackberry plan i would love rogers.

[vhato]

FYI:
During our own tests between the 8100/8130 and 8800/8830 revealed little difference in performance, while web browsing. The 312mhz CPU seemed to be unable to reap the high-speed difference while rendering the page.

However tethered, the 8130/8830 soared passed the EDGE devices. We did this under Verizons guidance btw.

[Moonshadow]

Wirelessly posted (8100 Pearl)

Originally Posted by ChestR_MolestR

rogers is the only true option for a blackberry sadly. But really its only the price that so terrible about them. If i wouldnt have to pay 110 $ for a half decent blackberry plan i would love rogers.

Sadly I must disagree about Rogers being the only way to get a BB. I have ongoing difficulties being able to get consistent internet connection and customer support is almost nonexistent. I have a 200 Meg data plan for a huge price and despite not much change in internet usage they say I have used over 300 megs this past month. Unbelievable!! It cost me an arm and a leg.

So so long Rogers!!

Telus 8130 is 3G so bring it on!!

[Moonshadow]

Wirelessly posted (8100 Pearl)

Originally Posted by vhato

FYI:
During our own tests between the 8100/8130 and 8800/8830 revealed little difference in performance, while web browsing. The 312mhz CPU seemed to be unable to reap the high-speed difference while rendering the page.

However tethered, the 8130/8830 soared passed the EDGE devices. We did this under Verizons guidance btw.

This is great news. I have tethered using my 8100 and didn't think it was much better than dual up.

[blakeatl]

I'm looking to get an 83xx for the wifi and qwerty board.