Well, I don't think the BlackBerry Pearl would be for you then. The browser really scrunches things up. You basically need to visit sites that were made for mobile devices.
An interesting solution would be to get a smartphone that can handle tethering, and then purchase a cheap, portable laptop such as the Asus EeePC (~$300-$400 USD). You could then use your smartphone as a modem. With Alltel, it's $10/month more for the tethering ability, I'm not sure about the other major carriers. It may be a bit difficult to set up, but it could be fun once you get it going!
Anyway, my Pearl is awesome. I can get any POP3/IMAP e-mail sent directly to my phone. It will even notify me with a chime when I get one, if I wish. I can also send e-mail from it. Texting is WAY easier than with a standard phone, and the ability to visit websites like Google Maps could really come in handy if I ever get lost. The call quality is superb, surprisingly better than any other cell phone I've ever owned. It's also the smallest phone I've ever had, which is surprising considering everything that it does. I wish I could have gotten it 2 years ago!
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