y'know, if it really does come with all that stuff, that sure makes me think twice about how i perceive a higher price with the phone. All my other phones i have had to pay extra for the extended life battery, a decent case, cradle, etc etc. Usually to the tune of an extra $75 or $100 in addition to the cost of the phone itself.

That $299 price (assuming one uses the NE2) looks even better. Here's hoping!