So, what do I like about the device?

Here is the list of my likes: (Top 10?)

1. 320x480 Transflective screen (It's gorgeous and as good as the Tungsten C)
2. Small form factor (it's smaller than the T/C and the Zire)
3. Instantaneous screen rotation to landscape (my Word and Excel documents thank thee).
4. Convenient status bar--The status bar contains a number of useful features such as screen rotation, time/battery/memory indicator and brightness slider, Bluetooth on/off, Onscreen writing on/off. The onscreen writing feature is really convenient (this feature makes the slider really shine since you don't have to open up the slider to input your data when you are in a hurry).
5. New updated built-in applications. Palm decided to update the built-in applications and I applaud them for not waiting before OS6 to do this. Now the updated calendar program (it's called Calendar) has a new agenda view (which shows future events as well as mail status) , a yearly view, and the expanded 2-month calendar in the monthly view (when viewing in 320x480). The new contact program now accepts multiple addresses (work, home, and other), and also 9 custom fields. There is even an entry for putting down chat room ID and birthday. Obviously, Palm has listened to their customers and responded. The updated task program now features multiple time view filters (such as today, next 7 days, past 7 days, etc).
6. Tap and hold application button on the status bar to access recently used applications. Wow! Now you don't need the 3rd party software to accomplish this. Since the status bar is available at all times, this is really convenient.
7. Docs to Go with native Word and Excel support. I know some of you might prefer other programs, but it's free and now includes native Word and Excel support.
8. Loud alarm. This is probably the loudest Palm device I have used period. Now alarm is finally useful. Also the speaker is polyphonic, and you can listen to your MP3 tunes w/o speakers (it's loud enough).
9. New keylock feature--Now you can lock your device down so that accidental key presses don't turn on your device. You can do this automatically or manually depending on your needs.
10. The new flip cover (OK. I'm running out of things to say, but it is really much better than what we used to get, especially compared to the cover that came with the original T).

My only concern is the less powerful battery (900m Ah) as compared to the Tungsten C (1400m Ah), but I guess you have to sacrifice something to maintain the portable form factor. Also, the screen was pretty much unreadable under the bright sunlight. I tried to use it outside a few days ago, and I had to create a shade using my hands to accomplish this.

OK. That about covers it for now. I'll do a full-blown review of the Tungsten T3 here in a week or two, but in the meantime, if you are in the market for a new device in this price range, the T3 is an extremely attractive choice. This device really shows Palm has spent considerable time thinking about and implementing features that are not only new but user friendly. This thoughtfulness really comes out when you are using the device (I have caught myself blurting out my appreciation for the designers several times so far). Kudos for Palm for listening to their customers and continuing the tradition of Zen of Palm.