i returned the 8700g i bought with a 2 year extension for $249 ten days ago under the 'buyer's remorse program' (14 calendar days) and then had them override the system to let me get the upgrade price at $349 plus tax and shipping for a total of $389 (shipping may take seven biz days) this is with the same 2-year contract extension.

IMHO opinion the perceived difference in quality between cingular and TMO is an illusion. i compare my service oftentimes with friends who are cingular customers and there doesn't seem to be the slightest difference. actually, tmo is fequently better in reception. it would make total sense NOT to pay Cingular's inflated prices. just my 2 c.