I have no idea. As I said, I'm not too familiar with the previous-generation offerings. The SD card slot is a yawner, since you can do that with a USB reader.

I have no idea. As I said, I'm not too familiar with the previous-generation offerings. The SD card slot is a yawner, since you can do that with a USB reader. HDMI out makes it potentially interesting as a entertainment center device, but at a $700 price tag, it's difficult to imagine justifying it over other more flexible solutions, unless the form factor is a big deal to you.