I hated the trackball. I think phasing it out was the best thing RIM did for their devices. It was annoying, and stuck frequently. I saw the trackball as something to "deal with" when using a Blackberry. I was extremely happy when the 9700, 85xx Curve, etc. began coming with the trackpad.
the old trackball..I SURE DO!!! I wish the Torch had one. Unfortunately, I also wish the Torch's keyboard was a little thicker...it seems almost like an afterthought... still trying it out though. I've only had it for 5 days or so.
i still have my Bold 9000.
i like how the trackball lights up together with the rest of the keyboards
i Rarely had my trackball fail. When u do have problems getting stuck, lock the keyboard. Then push the trackball in, hold it down and move it in all directions. Problem should be solved! Always worked for me.
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Dont miss the trackball at all. Love the trackpad and the new torch. I do like the 9000 keyboard best out of all the phones I've owned. Here's to hoping for a 9000 refresh with touchscreen and trackpad.
honestly, after 24hrs i do miss it. But i remember my heart pounding as i opened up my 9000 to replace mine, warranty-less and pulling the screen off the PCB... my god never again haha
Not at all...they're way to tempermental...especially the ones I had on the Tour. Great in theory, but don't work so well when put up to real world use.
Trackpad FTW!! 
