Change of heart... I'm posting this quick note to let people know that I officially retired this cradle today. It worked but I was quite concerned about the stress that the fixed metal hub was putting on the 8700's USB port during insertion and removal. If you want a good cradle, you should perhaps consider Seidio's newer offering reviewed here.

I actually question how long this older cradle will (and should) remain on the market. The new design is better. The new design is also more flexible in allowing for the use of the 8700 with the extended battery and also accomodating the 7130.