i think you should time yourself typing the same message on both devices?
Then we can let the discussion rest for good?

It's not that big of a deal to me...

a qwerty device will not be out until 1st quarter with a camera.

for $199 why would you wait? Thats dirt cheap buy them both!

For me I will wait. I am going to compare how the web pages will look on the 8100 and the 8700.

Since the 8100 will be cheaper at $200, I am sure they will also going to lower the price for the 8700.

So I will wait and compare both phones. I am leaning towards getting the 8100 though.