Top 6 Cases for the BlackBerry Pearl 3G

You wouldn’t know it, but this week also sees the launch of a few new handsets, including the all new BlackBerry Pearl 3G. The handset hasn’t changed much compared to the original BlackBerry Pearl, but there are enough differences between the two to prevent any of your existing cases working with the Pearl 3G.

Size-wise, the phone is about the same as before, but the big change is to the keypad. The original trackball that gave the Pearl it’s name has now been replaced with an optical sensor and the suretype qwerty keyboard has been ditched in favour of a traditional mobile phone keypad. A new operating system and the switch to a Micro USB mains charger finish off the list of changes.

If you’re upgrading to the latest BlackBerry, you’re going to want to keep it looking its best, and the easiest way to do that is with a BlackBerry Pearl 3G Case. There are a number of different styles of case available and choosing the right one for you can be a bit tricky, so to give you a hand, here are my top 6 BlackBerry Pearl 3G Cases.

1. Flexishield BlackBerry Pearl 3G

If you want to keep your Pearl 3G safe, without adding any much extra bulk to your phone then this is the kind of case you need. Flexishield skins are thin, flexible gel cases that cover the back, side and corners of your phone and protect it against scratches and scrapes. They leave all the vital parts of your Pearl 3G (such as the camera, headphone port, charging port) fully accessible and can be removed quickly and easily if needed. They don’t cover the screen though, so you’ll need to invest in a BlackBerry Pearl 3G Screen Protector.

2. Otterbox For BlackBerry Pearl 3G Impact Series

While it’s not quite as heavy duty as the OtterBox defender, the OtterBox Impact still provides high levels of protection for your BlackBerry Pearl 3G. The Impact series case is a silicon skin that covers the back and corners of your phone, but leaves the volume controls, keypad and headphone socket easily accessible. It has extra padding on the internal corners that will absorb impact energy and divert it away from your phone. Your screen isn’t covered though, so you’ll need to invest in a BlackBerry Pearl 3G Screen Protector.

3. Case Mate Barely There With Screen Protector

The ‘Barely There’ range of covers consist of two parts, a clip on back cover and a screen protector. Back Plates are incredibly popular as they attach to your phone securely, but don’t cover up any of the front of the phone. The CaseMate Barely There Chrome cover is a great way to give your phone a bit of a make over. It’s a high gloss chrome effect back cover, with a mirrored screen protector for front of the phone. Once fitted they completely transform the look of your BlackBerry Pearl 3G.

4. BlackBerry Pearl 3G Skin

BlackBerry Skins are an extremely popular way of protecting your BlackBerry Pearl 3G. They are a rubber case that wraps tightly around your phone protecting the back cover and edges against damage. They leave all the audio and charging ports accessible as well as the side keys. BlackBerry Skins for the Pearl 3G are available in a range of colours and designs.

5. BlackBerry Pearl 3G Pocket

The Pearl 3G Leather Pocket is a stylish, colourful case from BlackBerry. It’s made from high quality leather and has a contrasting inner lining. Removing your phone is easy as it has a thumb groove on either side that helps you get a firm grip on your phone.

6. Case-Mate Gelli For BlackBerry Pearl 3G

The Gelli case for the Pearl 3G is a lightweight, flexible and colourful case made to protect and style your BlackBerry Pearl 3G. It’s made from a strong gel and is impact resistant, scratch resistant and adds a little bit of colour to your new phone. The Gelli covers the back and sides of your Pearl 3G and leaves the screen and keypad accessible. To prevent your screen getting scratched, a BlackBerry Pearl 3G Screen Protector is included.

That’s my top 6 for now. More BlackBerry Pearl 3G Cases are due in the coming weeks and if anything else catches my eye I’ll update this post.