Compared to #7290 Model, here is what We do NOT like. 1) The keypad is smaller and very difficult to type on compared to #7290. 2) The SIM Card "Acceptor" is terrible. One cannot without GREAT difficulty, insert and remove SIM Cards Without scratching them. The SIM Card "Acceptor" on Model #8700 g has the same terrible "acceptor". 3) The best SIM Card "Acceptor" was used by RIM on Series #7200. It was made by AMPHENOL Group in the Heilbronn, German plant. With this "Acceptor" one can easily switch SIM Cards without damage to the cards!!! 4) We suppose that most end users today merely insert one SIM Card for the life on the BlackBerry. We are different because we frequently have to use different SIM Cards in the same BlackBerry!!! 5) Amphenol Group terms their product as a "SIMLOCK ACCEPTOR". Someone should contact RIM about these faults. Thank you!

when we tried the first 8707 with simlock acceptor we know.this is a junk construction.we dont buy it we remain with our 8700 7100 vs and Ts.we have a guy here who opens for 10euros any 7100 model in 5minutes. even the oldest 7100 model works as a modem perfect.no 8707 needed. im.skyper@gmail.com

HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO USE MY BLACKBERRY 8707 YES AS UNABLE TO GET SOFTWEAR DOWNLOADED ON TO MY HANDSET IS THERE ANYONE THAT IS ABLE TO HELP