Think Sprint will ever get something comparable to the 8900 ?

I like the original Curve style keyboard and hate the Bold style. The 8900 has a great screen, compact size and good performance.

I think trackballs are on the way out, so do you think we'll ever see something like an 8900 with either pad or ball?

I am seriously doubting it since the 8530 is now being released.

What can I look forward to ?

The Tour has the keyboard I hate.

nope.... the only phone with the same style kepboard will be the Curve 8530 that should be out soon. The "Atlas" was scrapped.

8530 + Tour2. You can forget about the 8900 pretty much...