I've lived with a Blackberry Pearl for the last week and 1/2 and I like it - Upgraded from the 7100t -
It's smaller, and much thinnner than the other blackberry. ALOT lighter. Fits in a shirt pocket without pulling it down.
Never really considered having a phone with a camera, but nice to have and takes decent photos.
(you just have to up the resolution from the factory settings)
After a little getting used to - the roller ball works well - easier for calender day look ups going side to side.
As Ferris Bueller says "if you have the means, I highly recommend you picking one up, it's so choice"