The difference(as I went to Verizon looking into this today) is that the 8 series does vcast, the stupid ass $15/mo tv on your phone. Also, the voice commands on the 8 are easier... instead of saying "digital dial" you just say... call this or that, even call (insert name here from contact list). The new one is the same price in the store... so, why not get it... yea know? Might as well have bells and whistles ya won't use
