I have a 7290 and a 7100t I use here and there. I have to admit I love the 7100t. The ergonomics are good, and with the wheel navigation is failry easy, and very efficient. Great to type on as well. It is a bit smaller than the 9700 in width, but much thicker. Love it. Too bad RIM gave up on some of the older styles. A 7100 series body with a bold 9700 spec sheet would be amazing.