no. unless the samsung equivalent is also junk, i dont recommend the pearl:
trackball sticking. possibly due to lint or dirt, but either way, it's not a desireable headache.
crashing. no idea why.
long boot time.
no automatic lock out. not talking password protect here, just keypad deactivation. yes, the "mute" button on the top works, but i'd rather have an auto key lock like my old $99 "entry level" phone has.
battery life/death: my battery would drain at incredible rates for unknown reason... is it because a game is running in the background? it's not a consistent problem, either, but sometimes the battery would go from full to half in a couple hours.
water damage contingency fee. not covered by insurance, get your phone wet and you either buy something else or pay a full $300 for a replacement.
battery death. again, the battery is problematic, mine having "gone pink" for no apparent reason.
i might have gotten a lemon. i'm getting a replacement, after hours of phone and store time. yes, hours. my brother has had his for over a year and stands by his. no crashing, no trackball problems. maybe my batch is crappier? either way, i'm unhappy at the moment.
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