Its sad to hear they will stop the 8700 production. It is in my opinion the best BB out there ever built. I still use mine and yes i have tested and used every new release since the 8700. The keypad of 7290 and 8700 are my fav. The curve is a nice setup as well but Cam phones not allowed. Phones not allowed period in certain areas but no cam phones period. The wheel is also a lot easier for me to use and navigate with one hand. 8800 by far one of the worst keypad layout i have ever seen next to tuch screen of the iPhone.

i was hoping the 9000 would have a similar keypad to the Curve as a personal phone but i guess that was wishful thinking.