The news so far is great! Having handled the device and spoken to one of the people from ATS that is testing the device, the only complaints so far are related to battery life, which was related to settings. Speed is good, and it is picking up Rev. A with no issues. Bluetooth maybe in need of a software patch before release. It slide didn't seem to be as smooth as the 6800, and it is a little smaller that I expected, but everything is solid, and very satisfying to me. I will be buying at least one when it hits the stores. Very nice HTC! =D>
Now for 6.1 updates, it is officially back in the lab here at Alltel, and should be released shortly, including ungimped GPS (supposedly, I'd not hold my breath, but I would start looking for a good GPS program).
Also, rumor has it that the Diamond may be bowing before the merger is completed as well, but I haven't seen or held that model, nor spoken to someone that actually tested it.