I came from the 8330 and have to say that device is a work horse. It's outdated now that most devices are all running OS 6. Check out my review on the Style. Maybe that will help answer some of your questions
I also came from a Curve 8330, and at first I went to the Bold 9650, but I really like the look of the Style better. Plus, it is the amount of power, just not a worldphone. And, it costs a bunch less than the Bold.
I really like the sleek look of it. I take alot of pictures with my cell phone, and the Style comes with a better camera than the Bold.
I just went and purchased a Style and so far I love it. Its so fast and does what I want it to do. I have 30 days to change my mind, but I don't think that I will be