[o2mpx]

Got the phone via online upgrade. Since I'm 6months into a 2yr agreement, chose to upgrade without further extension as the price was only $20 different.

Much improved reception at home compared to my Pearl 8120 and able to get 3G from time to time and in selected spots around the house.

Browser performance is much better even on EDGE and more responsive.

Transition from network to wifi on UMA is much more rapid compared to Pearl and call quality overall very good.

Definitely a very good phone, but I'm returning it.

I saw the leak on 3G Pearl right after I received the 9700 and had I known, would have waited for the Pearl 3G. It's purely a personal issue as I prefer the larger keys of the suretype keyboard where you're able to use your fingers, albeit partially, rather than just fingernails, to type on.

Looks like I'll be stuck on the Pearl forever.