Does anyone know when? I have the Samsung I730 right now and I've always wanted a BB but I never liked the form (looks old, cheap, too chunky, etc). I want it for e-mail (obviously) and the 8700 looks so nice and it's such a refreshing change. I'm also waiting for the Nokia E61 which so far is only GSM and most likely won't come out in CDMA (I hope it does though). The E61 is BB Connect capable and I do like the look better. Your assessments please.

Probably never. The next BB for Verizon will be the 7130, which has many of the characteristics of the 8700.