I'm waiting for the AVR-3808CI myself. Several feature that I really like:
* Four HDMI (v1.3 to boot) inputs
* Up-conversion from all sources to HDMI (when I have more than 4 sources)
* RJ-45 connection (with integration to iTunes => no more need for me to get an AppleTV or a second computer just to play music)

I've not spent much time with the UI, but my previous work with my father's AVR-1700 hasn't been too bad (heck, my mother can even use the remote!)

I wish the price was close to the $1299 of the 3806, but $1599 isn't too terrible.

-Todd...