While I wouldn't mind a front-lit screen (if indeed the extra layer doesn't dull up the screen) I'm not sure I want to pay initial launch price. Not that I know what that is, but probably a lot more than the $65 or whatever the refurbs are sold at now!
Whatever the initial price will be it's likely to come down in a while (or there will be refurbs available),and then I might want to jump in!
But that's me! I totally underestand those that choose another route! ANd maybe I'm wrong about the price point. I would actually love to be wrong about this!