I used to own the Pearl, and I thought it was great - but when my contract was up for expiration I was looking for a change. I thought about the Tour, but touch-screen doesn't seem for me. The Blackberry Curve is fantastic, it has a full keyboard, a good camera, bright display, and through my provider comes with GPS, high-speed internet, and so much more. It has a long-lasting battery and is a well-built phone (meaning no matter how many times I drop it, it still works and looks great!)