Getting back on topic. Yes, I will buy a Pandora 2, if it's no more than 450 quid and keeps the keyboard, game controls and Linux. If it's Android, then I may consider it still, if the other two of my criteria are satisfied. I'd much prefer to have Linux on board.
In regards to design and manufacture. I believe that the OP Team have much more experience, better business partners and will produce a better device in a shorter timeframe than that of the original Pandora (which I love and am grateful for it's existence). Go team!
Edit: It goes without saying that I'd expect the SOC to be a serious upgrade along with RAM increase, too.
+1 ....with HDMI out , 2 Full size SDXC + 1 microSD slot , USB3