Palm User and Potential BlackBerry User Looking for Info

I have long been a Palm PDA user and combined that with a 'regular' cell phone. For a variety of reasons, I am considering a Blackberry Pearl. I have found it surprisingly difficult to find good information to help me make the decision and I am hoping for some feedback here.
1 - How difficult is it to transfer my Palm data to the BlackBerry? In particular, will my extensive collection of Memos on my Palm transfer and be usable in the BlackBerry? Will all notes, included in my Palm address book, transfer to my BlackBerry contacts?
2 - Does the BlackBerry desktop software function like the Palm Desktop? Am I able to view and enter information at a desktop PC via the BlackBerry desktop software?
3 - Can I use the BlackBerry data in other applications? For instance, can my BlackBerry contacts be used to create mailing lists in Word or Excel?
4 - What does the BlackBerry allow me to do with data? Can I customize calendar entries with colors or categories? Do I have the ability to format text using color, bolding, underlining, etc.?
5 - Can I download and substitute third party apps for the BlackBerry apps, the way I can in Palm?
6 - My email client is Outlook, but my email service is provided by Google Apps. Any glitches there?
7 - Will BlackBerry sync to Outlook on my desktop or to Google Apps? Or is it my choice?
8 - What frustrations may I encounter? In other words, what does the Palm do (or do better) that the BlackBerry does not (or does not do well)?
9 - How will my expectations be exceeded? What does BlackBerrry do (or do better) that Palm does not (or does not do well)?
Thanks so much for any assistance and advice.
Mitch

1: Not difficult, there is a Device Switch Wizard availible in the Dektop Program for BlackBerrys.
2: No, the BlackBerry Desktop Software does not function like the Palm Desktop. You can sync it with Outlook or Lotus.
3: I am not sure what you mean by that. But you can sync the contacts to your desktop also in a .csv file and create mailing lists through that.
4: The BlackBerry calendar is different then the Palm's. It does not allow you to customize calendar entries with colors. But there are 3rd Party Calendars availible. The well known Palm-Calendar called Agendus will apparently soon be availible for BlackBerry.
5: Yes, 3rd party apps are on the rise at the moment; not yet as many as for Palm but there are many utilities and applications availible that improve the OS.
6: Google Mail also works with BlackBerry.
7: Choice
8: Palm has a better built in calendar; no doubt about that. Some functions are missing in the BlackBerry OS but for most of them there are utilities availible for download (for $). Overall I would definitely recommend the BlackBerry devices. I changed from a Treo 680 in December and did not regret it at all! You always have to get used to new devices but with the BlackBerry it is very easy to get used to!
9: Push eMail, better Browser, faster System, more Filespace, newer OS, nicer UI, easier to handle with the navigation Ball, no Touchscreen that can break, better built, newer hardware... there are many things, buy one try it!
Hope it helps.
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