I'm not saying I agree with breaking street dates, but I'm also not saying I won't buy it if I see it early. So, yes, I have my DS Lite a few days before it is supposed to be released.
What a difference this is compared to the original DS design. Smaller, lighter, better, brighter screens... it's nearly one hundred percent better design-wise.
I had the original DS for a short period of time before I sold it because of the lack of games and how big and clunky it was. Now those two problems have been answered and the DS Lite is a fantastic product. New Super Mario Bros., here I come!