[sean76]

I've owned both the 8800 and the Curve! You can check my posts for more in detail info on both of them. But while the Curve is one of the best looking BB's on the planet, build quality is 100% hit or miss! The newer 8800's dont have the squeaky sides, which means RIM fixed it with new production. But since the Curve has only been out for a little more then a month, it will take some time to fix the loose creaky corners, the openings where dust can get on the screen, loose mic , and some other lil issues. Again this is stuff that is hit or miss, my advice would be to wait a month and then give it a try! RIM is pretty good about fixing stuff, and all should be fine by Augest or so.