Congrats OP, sounds like a great combo. I have the 9900 and a 64 GB PlayBook. I've had each since the day of their respective launches and I couldn't be happier.
I am where you was. Currently have the Curve 8530 and consider myself "rocked". Its a great phone and I love it. The OS 5 platform may be somewhat dated but it is rock solid with no 'bugs'. Suits me just fine, as I dont have to have the latest and the greatest. Maybe one day I might upgrade to OS 7, but 'cold feet' is keeping me with the old Curve for now.
Nice! That new Curve looks nice. I have the Tour 9630 (OS5) and I love it, but it is about time for an upgrade. Top of the line back in the day and a very solid and reliable phone, but pretty dated. I had a Droid Razr, but I switched back to my BB since I wasn't a fan of Android. Bridge is awesome. If you have a BlackBerry, get a PlayBook.