There are a lot of good comments and a lot of things to be replied to. I have two tabs open and am reading through on the other tab before I comment.
WiFi Ethernet Bridge - USB powered and no USB port on the back. Also, does this mean it will work with Siren? Then there is the cost of buying another piece of hardware to work with the scanner. Apparently the Ethernet connector can also be used to stream data.
I think Uniden missed out by not building it with a remote head. My 2006 Tundra has room to mount this, barely, but if I were to buy a newer truck of most any brand, it probably wouldn't fit. Cars are even worse. Hopefully, they have something up their corporate sleeve.
I can't quite tell from Marshall's picture, is the mounting bracket the same as the 536HP or taller to accommodate the new scanner.
I'll probably end up spending more time configuring the display than programming the scanner. Actually, since I can probably use most of my x36HP programming, that part should be straight forward.
A Sharpie can dim down any overly bright LEDs. I just don't suggest using it on the main screen.
Bob550 summed up my thoughts on people whinging about the "added price" for DMR and NXDN.
I don't see anyone holding a gun to anyone's head forcing them to buy or buy and upgrade. If like your scanner that does "fake" DMR and NXDN, you can keep you scanner that does "fake" DMR and NXDN.
"Open protocol means that anyone can license the technology. It does not mean anyone can use the technology for free. If you want to use the technology, the owner is required to license it to you on an equitable basis with other licensees. If you use the technology without paying the licensing fee, then you are stealing the technology."
"Open Source" versus "Open Standard".
The RH 96 head was a good concept with flawed execution. People complained about it endlessly and few were sold. Only when it was discontinued did it become popular. Siren is similar in being a great concept, but updates have been few and far between. It would be ideal for use where people are going to have to mount their SDS200 out of their direct reach. I hope Uniden will do something about that. Yeah, I've mentioned this twice, because it's that important.
I hope the manual is available soon, I'd like to take a look at it.
Since I don't have a SDS 100, I have to ask. Is the memory structure identical to the xs6HP scanners? One thing I like about the XT scanners was that I could tie trunked sites to a start up key. That was lost with the x36HP and I think a real loss.
I'm on the fence between wanting to pre order from The Ham Shack at the intro price and waiting for unhappy early adopters to sell.
There is a lot to like in this scanner, that's for sure.