Actually, the price bump is a lot less odious than we expected, and the early availability ("early" meaning "not a year late") is a very pleasant surprise. The browser will even be available for download at launch.
Don't worry if you haven't been following the DSi for the last few months -- your crazy friends at Joystiq Nintendo have been all over it. Check out our unboxing of a Japanese system for a hands-on rundown of features, and have a look at the awesome DSiWare downloads that have come to Japan. Then torture yourself with the limited-edition FFCC: Echoes of Time DSi that probably won't make it here!