[fishy]

So finally I'm chipping in...

Although I think TDN has a point in pure sales profits and volumes if a top-line cam was produced, I also think its announcement might boost sales of the current line-up. In camera shops lately I see a lot of people eyeing the K1*D. Even salespeople here in the Netherlands are more forthcoming in advising them as really good alternatives, but when asked for disadvantages, the answers I pick up (of course I don't (really) live in a camera shop) are boringly often along the lines of
a) poor choice in lenses (not necessarily true, however finding an affordable wide still keeps me occupied)

and

b) No growth perspective if you want to step up.

I know b) doesnt hold (or shouldn't) for the average person, but I feel it can be one of those emotional factors: "What if I want to... "
I know that's partly keeping me from investing big $$$ in digital lensen: What if I ever get my hands on a FF Pentax?? Silly, I know, but that's how my mind works.

BTW: I am very pleased with this whole buzz thing. Makes me feel I didn't bet on a dead horse after all!

'nuf said; let's wait and see.