Agreed. Isn't it a strange thing that people expect video from their DSLR(?) It's like expecting a car to also be a boat. If they want video they should go back to their Point-and-shoots or they're cam-phones. If they want proper pictures get a proper still camera and if they want proper video then get a "real" video camera.

I hate comments about built-in flash: look, if you have any ambition on good pictures you will use a dedicated flash. This is true with Sony, Nikon, Canon and what-have-you: you use a dedicated flash! No reason to come down on prev. Sony DSLR's for having a built-in flash seated lower than the competition --Sony simply recognizes that it is a "tick in the box" feature not used in real life photography.
The other thing people (not you) complains about is the notion about noise in high ISO with the Sony's. Now, who actually shoots in these super high ISO??? Nobody. Again, if you have any ambition on photography you will use a tripod in low light situation so the need to shoot in ISO 90.000 is kind of obliviated.

That said, I am very disappointed with these new cameras: The Alpha's does not need lighter bodies and smaller grips. They need more weight for stability and they need larger grips ( I have small hands and I needed to add a vertical grip to my A350 to be able to hold it).
Hopefully they will reconsider and release a A800 this year.

Very sad indeed.
Motorola is just as out of touch with it's customers (and technology) as GM/Ford/Chrysler in the auto industry...