Samson will be delivering a new Zoom H4n handheld recording device at CES. It looks pretty nice (though I still like my H4).

Samson delivering Zoom H4n handheld recording device at CES - Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/2009/01/06/samson-delivering-zoom-h4n-handheld-recording-device-at-ces/)

They are saying $349 for the Zoom H4N, which should begin shipping in February.

Brad Linder's blog: First look at the Zoom H4N digital audio recorder (http://www.bradlinder.net/2009/01/first-look-at-zoom-h4n-digital-audio.html)

The manual for the Zoom H4n is now available which, of course, gives us a lot more information about what this device offers:

http://www.zoom.co.jp/archive/English_Manual/E_H4n.pdf

I've got one on order, looking forward to trying out the 4 channel recording. I'll report once I've had a chance to test it. john.