[tprime]

I think the reason for the suretype device is because it's "consumer oriented" meaning they want to put out the smallest device posssible. RIM wants new customers. Most non-crackberry addicts think the berry is to big. The suretype 7100 series got some more customers, now include a camera amd mp3 player and you have what the average consumer wants - in a SMALL package. I'm sure they will make a qwerty version but to have a usable keyboard it will take away from the small "razorlike" size so I'm not waiting as I think it may be awhile. I"ll still have my 'g' if the suretype gets unbearable.