Can't comment on the Pearl as I haven't seen it (by the way, nice Freudian slip calling it the 'Pear' as an Apple iPhone competitor!

Anyway - in regard to the size: I have used the 730 for over 2 years now and it's a beast in comparison. The specs don't really set the stage for how much smaller and more compact the 760 feels in comparison. Since my holster broke on the first use I have had to pocket my 760 and I've never been able to do that with the 730 (extended battery). It's difficult to explain but even my wife was joking and saying that she never wanted to say it but the 730 looked like an old phone from the 80's and she was happy with how the 760 looks.

Again, it's hard to describe and hard to tell from specs. The best thing you can do is go to a store and hold one to see for yourself. Someone else mentioned also that the extended battery seems almost millimeters bigger than the std battery. I agree with their thoughts that there really isn't much use for the std battery in that case. Either way - this thing just feels slimmer.

Try them both out and let us know what you think!

Jay

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