So many people get so excited and start talking like Tech Agents and forget the simple question at hand... I would say it would probably run around $600 for the device with no contract.. .Around $200 or so with a 2-3 Year... I am just guessing though.
It will make RIM a full come back if the price is within reasonable reach of many people, otherwise it will stay long on the counter and be sold cheap later. I think its purpose is to make people change their hand set and the price will make that happen. If the price doesn't make it happen then it will not play that magic.