Yea, I'm expecting the next iteration of the S90 to have the grip built in already. I went to J&R on Saturday to check out the Panasonic LX-3 and the Canon S90. The LX-3's construction is so much nicer, like the G series Canons. But it was stretching the upper limits of size constraints of what I consider pocketable. That and having an actual lens cap made me feel like it'd be more inconvenient to use. But the main deciding factor was when I picked up the LX-3 and tried change some settings, I had to press down with the joystick on the back. Double control rings on the S90 FTMW. I could have saved about $50 getting it from Abes of Maine, but I actually checked the camera out in J&R, so I felt the need to buy it from them. Gotta support the local stores once in awhile.