Likes:
The Pearl's size, and the fact that it is small enough to fit into your pocket. Because of theat, you don't need a holster.
The screen, Alec says is "light and gorgeous."
The menu taxonomies are so much more intelligent and flowing than previous BlackBerrys.
The voice dial activation button, that responds to specific commands- i.e. "call Marcia." (I made up "call Marcia" in honor of an old girlfriend haven't seen in what, 20 years man).
The micro-SD slot, which he has filled with a 2G storage card.
The MP3-compliant music player.
The convenient though relatively low res camera.
"With good light, you can take nice pictures," Alec writes.
He then gives us a sample of Pearl photos.
Gonna show you my fav now.

Boston, early in the morning of November 20. Looking east from the Boston Airport Hilton to downtown Boston.
Here comes the sun, Beantown.







