Does anyone know any good memory cards i can get for teh pearl which are reasonably cheap?

Check out eBay and there are lots of specials during the holidays. Remmber with an 8100 and the latest OS you can only goto 4GB.

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! and even Amazon have 2gig MicroSD cards for under $20, a steal considering the Best Buy wants $50+.

For the 4 gig you're still going to pay quite a bit though.

if you have the Verizon Wireless Blackberry Pearl you can go to Cell Phones, Cell Phone Plans, Cell Phone Accessories - Verizon Wireless and get the 1, 2, 4, 6, or 8gb card. The Verizon Pearl is the only one that can take up to an 8GB card

well i got a 2gb card

can i jsut put it in and it will start working
or is there any special installation i gotta do

You need to set it up....this may help:

Media Card FAQ

I have the sandisk media card for my 8100 Pearl, I believe they are reasonably priced, approx. $20 for 1GB. Works for me

I just bought a 1 GB as well on Monday--have you had yours long enough to put a lot of media on it? I'm curious as to how much it will actually hold in pictures, etc.

Can I use an 8GB card with Telus's 8130 or am I stuck with a 4GB card?

I bought my 2gb at Bestbuy on sale for around $25.

The 8130 (regardless of carrier) supports up to 8GB.