[hokie123]

I noticed on AT&T's premier site today that I can pick up a refurbished 9700 for $29 (plus $18 processing fee). Since I am only five months into my contract, I am thinking about picking up the 9700, which would give me the 8900 as a backup phone.

I'd appreciate comments (positive and negative) from users (especially from AT&T) who have made the switch.

My one concern about 3G is potential for additional dropped calls. Other than that, seems $48 is not a bad price to pick up a 9700...

[Hi Tek]

I had 8900 for a year. I liked it. Really took advantage of the UMA feature (depends on carrier) I HATED no 3G. Good size.

9700 is faster (OS software), going from EDGE to 3G is a big leap lol. Nice keyboard iLike the trackpad more then trackball. The 9700 is the best BB to date and that doesn't surprise me. 8900&9700 are Wi-Fi but 9700 doesn't have UMA feature thats the only thing I don't like, which isn't a huge deal really.