[smalls]

For everyone that got the 8800 or have used it... would you switch back to the Pearl or keep the 8800? I like the 8800, but only because of the QWERTY keyboard although I was able to get used to the SureType as well. That's pretty much the only reason I am using the 8800 now, but I'm thinking of maybe returning it and going back to the Pearl. I know its a pretty simple choice to make and it all depends on preference but I'm having a hard time. I have also read some previous threads regarding 8100 vs. 8800.

[greggebhardt]

Has not even crossed my mind. You could not pry my 8800 from my hands until it is replaced with another Blackberry QWERTY device.

[RoadRider]

Actually thinking about adding an 8800 to my stable. That way, when work is the primary focus, I have the 8800 (a better tool?). When work is not the main focus (evenings out, weekends, etc) the Pearl keeps work options open, but is easier to carry.

[K-Mack]

Very glad I did not purchase the 8800, I will keep my 8700 until something better comes along(probably iPhone).

[LunkHead]

iPhone???? YUCK!

I have not had the chance to play with the 8800 yet, but am thinking I will keep the 8100 for now and see what RIM has planned for the suretype devices....

[BBChristopher]

I swap back and forth btwn the 8100 and the 8800. I had all the older QWERTY bb's, but when the 7100 came out I switched to that. I didn't realize how used to suretype I had become.
Now, trying to use the 8800 is a little slow for me.
So, i just keep practicing and practicing... getting better....
8800 is def faster, and battery life is incredible!!!!

[justin.culp]

HELL NO!!

[JJB236]

Originally Posted by RoadRider

Actually thinking about adding an 8800 to my stable. That way, when work is the primary focus, I have the 8800 (a better tool?). When work is not the main focus (evenings out, weekends, etc) the Pearl keeps work options open, but is easier to carry.

Yeah, I am thinking of doing the same.

I had the Treo 750 for a while, and it froze up on my 3 times. Then, I had the 8800 for a few days. Good looking solid phone that drew lots attention at crowded places, but I wasn't comfortable with the size in my jean pocket when I go out to cafes and clubs, during non-business hours when I didn't have my briefcase. I went back to Pearl for these reasons, but adding 8800 to my Pearl will work out nice.

I played around with my brother Treo 650 tryinig to get used to the qwerty keyboard, but I had hard time going after those small keys for one letter. I find the typing on the SureType much faster. Sure, some word choices such as hat/gay can be a problem for some, but using the trackball to choose the right word takes about 0.1 second.

But to answer the first post, I did go back to the Pearl. My commuting time is less than 10 minutes, and I rarely go on business trips. So I have access to my PC's either at home or office within minutes. So for now, Pearl serves me well, except having to deal with the memory leak issues.

Cheers.