I am just not digging the physical appearance of the 9xxx. Its a bit too rounded at the edges. Kinda reminds me of a wider iphone with buttons or a Moto Q9. However, it does look more solid and the inclusion of the headphone jack and external memory slot is an awesome idea. I hope that metallic part is real metal and not the cheap chrome plastic of the 88xx series. The battery is huge compared to the current one which I'm guessing is due to HSDPA. I haven't seen the flash yet, but if this thing's speakerphone is as great as the 88xx and the volume is just as loud, then I'm sold.