I want to get this....:-)

Been wanting to upgrade to a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) Camera for a long time...(to be exact...since Dec 2007)

The only Choice....CANON.

Was deciding between Canon EOS 400D, a 10Mp Camera entry level DSLR costing about $1200 or

The much Expensive and higher performance EOS 40D , also a 10Mp Camera, costing around $2200 (heard lens not included for this prices....quite exp)

Until Canon Announces the Canon EOS 450D, a 12.2Mp Live-view enabled camera

Looking @ the specs...I know this is the one I am looking for, though the difference from it predecessor EOS 400D is not by much..

• A higher Pixel count with 14bits A/D converter...smoother images..??..I hope so...
  
• Live-view (as found in 40D)...wonder...does it help in photography...since it was say to be slow
  
• SD HC/SD card support (400D & 40D support only CF), finally....as I got lot of these card around...so no need to buy....
  
• Spot metering (donno what this is for though)...is it the one that make your object of focus very clear while the background turn blur...interesting...??
• Self-timer multi shot...fun fun...feature though....capture those...."natural" moments
  
• A larger 3" LCD Screen....the bigger the better, but does this mean..lousy battery life??
  
• DIGIC III....this processor is say to be better than DIGIC II....faster..i suppose
  
• Better 9pt AF system (does it helps)...meaning more accurate focus?? better be
  
• Higher Capacity Battery...(it's about time...Canon have really bad battery life, plus having a larger LCD(3") does not helps)
  
• Battery grip Available...doubt i will get this...don wish my camera to be so big with this attachment
  
• New Menu configuration options....another fun option...you can configure how your menu look like...
  
• ISO information in the viewfinder (is it off any use...could be convenient)
• High noise reduction option (From the 40D)...Great...don need to re-adjust my photos...though still need to touch up on the spot on my face..haha...:-)

Cost is another concern. 40D cost over $2000 is way to expensive and it is huge...400D is around 1200 now, but lack live-view....450D fit the bill just nice...cost around 1400 i think, with 3" LCD with live-view, higher pixel count and DIGIC III....

Now is when to get it?? Jun's PC show(June 12th to 15th) or just go to my uncle place to get it @ 10% discount...

Any suggestions??