Fresh BlackBerrys for Everyone - Part 2

T-Mobile

BlackBerry Pearl 8120
One excellent reason to go with T-Mobile is the company's Hotspot@Home service, which lets you make Wi-Fi calls in any hotspot for free. This leaves your monthly minute total untouched, even if you exit the hotspot halfway through the call; the phone will roll back to T-Mobile's cellular network. The 8120 also lets you browse the Web over Wi-Fi. (Note: bargain hunters can snap up the non-Wi-Fi-capable, original Pearl 8100 for just $99—it's available in White, Sapphire, Ruby, Gold, and Black at that price.)

BlackBerry Curve 8320
Of all of T-Mobile's Hotspot@Home-capable phones, this one performed the best in our Wi-Fi calling tests. It's also a great performer otherwise, with a 2-megapixel camera and full-featured MP3 and video options. Frustratingly, it lacks a GPS radio and (like all T-Mobile handsets to date) 3G capability. The 8320 is available in Titanium and Pale Gold.

BlackBerry 8820
The 8820 was T-Mobile's first Wi-Fi equipped BlackBerry; it lets you browse the Web at higher speeds whenever you're in a Wi-Fi hotspot and now supports Hotspot@Home as well. It also features the roomier, recessed keys of the 8800 series, instead of the slightly smaller, raised keys that the Curve offers. It lacks a camera and standard size headphone jack, but throws in a GPS radio. This one is only available in Black—perfect for enterprise mavens.

Verizon

BlackBerry Pearl 8130
Now that Verizon has finally enabled RIM GPS radios, you can use the 8130 with the carrier's VZ Navigator software for turn-by-turn directions. It's also EV-DO capable, and can function as a miniature media center with its video capability and quality 2-megapixel camera. Get yours in either Silver or Pink.

BlackBerry Curve 8330
Verizon's version of the Curve is silver with black keys. If you're already used to having a QWERTY keyboard on your current phone, and you see yourself doing a lot of messaging (ok, we'll come right out and say it – if you're over 30), you'll want this model. It essentially duplicates the 8130's capabilities and adds a full-blown keyboard and larger screen. It lacks the Sprint version's superior IM client and mobile TV options, however.

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
The 8830 is a great choice if you're planning on traveling overseas, since its built-in GSM compatibility will let you keep using the phone in Europe; you can even keep your phone number while you're there. The slot is locked, however, so you're stuck paying roaming charges and can't pop in a low-cost, locally-obtained SIM card. As usual, the 8830 has no camera—which may be a good thing for some business settings. The 8830 is available in silver and a gleaming red (both with body color keys).

*** From: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2317315,00.asp