As for the webcam, it would be nice to use it for small, low quality videos, but I can't see that working well. How would you view what you were filming? No provision for that in the device.

It is yakko dammit!!

One thing to correct one thing in your blog. The second slot is not under the battery but in the battery compartment. The part of the cover that comes off is roughly the lower two thirds of the back. Also the headphone, microphone and charger are on the right now since being on the bottom would make the built on stand not work.

If the new model is indeed slightly smaller as a whole, then doesn't that suggest there are only minor internal hardware upgrades, if any?

These technologies have not grown that much since the 770 was designed; many of the same limitations still apply. My guess would be that they have chosen to stick with most of the 770's internal capabilities, while also keeping OS2006, and to concentrate on a new look and other less fundamental changes (such as that onboard camera, onboard stand, two card slots...).

That all depends on the capabilities of the cam. As for viewing what you were filming, how about that huge screen? It's got to be good for something right?

You assume that you'll be able to view the screen as you point the webcam at the target.

But consider this: the webcam is designed to capture the face of a conversant, not a target opposite the conversant. So the ostensible video maker would have to point the device away from himself, thus being unable to see the screen.

I don't know about anyone else but I'm going to be lined up to buy the new device! I've really enjoyed the 770 and plan on giving it to my wife when I get new device.
Larry

You assume that the camera can't be rotated 180 degrees to get the desired capture effect.