FYI, Cingular released a new OS v4.1.0.529 for the 8700c that includes multilanguage support:
https://www.blackberry.com/Downloads...E4F82F9F00E7D4
I'm downloading now to determine what's new!
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Here are the official release notes on this version (PDF):
Release Notes v4.1.0.529 - Applications 4.1.0.377