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Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles View Post
What, and 2-3x the performance, OpenGL, and the ability to decode 720p aren't?
For me these are nice-to-haves but not deciding factors. Also not a factor: the "HD" camera. Let's face it, it's not even going to come close in quality (lens, sensor, image processing) to the Lumix I'm already carrying everywhere.

The most important feature IMHO is the software. If Fremantle is as good as we've been hearing then the device is worth getting. If on the other hand it turns out to be as half-baked as 4.x is now (about a year after first release) I'll be tempted to give it a miss and wait for Harmattan.

Hardware things that would make the upgrade worthwhile (other things being equal) include:
  • more RAM
  • higher resolution display
  • better keyboard
  • HSPA modem (but see below)

A lot depends on the quality (hardware and software) of the added peripheral devices. I've been disappointed by the ones we've had so far (webcam, GPSR, keyboard, ambient light sensor), so I'll probably be waiting for reviews before buying this time.

Oh, and just in case they get any funny ideas: I would never buy it subsidised by (and locked to) any cellco.