I've heard from two different dealers (one in PA and one in CA) that we may be seeing Nextel in a newer style BB sometime in September. I hope so; the old 7100i is barely staying together.

I believe this rumor was confirmed, however no solid date has been set for a release.

I think it's going to be the 8350. Curve style.

That is the rumor I have heard as well..... I heard the October/November timeframe, but nothing definite.

steve086 sounds right

That's great I'm in need of an upgrade~BAD!

Sign me up, too!

I wish they would release the New Blackberry tomorrow. I have the 7100i now and I can't stand it. I see all these other carriers getting new Blackberry's and Nextel seems to be left in the dark all the time.

Heard from my sources that 2+billion being put back into iden network to bring up capacity & re-activate old capacity. Also, sprint/nextel hybrids discontinued. Also, ex Nextel CEO re-emerging to possibly take Nextel back from Sprint. Seems like Netxtel is getting ready to go it alone again. Good riddens. Sprint has brought nothing to Nextel users as far as improvements in service.

New 8350 makes total sense as to why it is an iDen. I waited for a year for q-chat but now it seems iDen is preparing for a re-birth. As far as I'm concerned if they manage the network properly (not like the summer of 06) and keep new technology coming along (handsets), then no problem with iDen living on for years and years.