>> was there any previous statements regarding what other changes would be made
>> with 3.10, besides support for the X5000 system [...]? [...] I can't remember if any
>> other details were discussed

> I guess we must call Andreas Wolf for the rescue.

There have been some new features and improvements mentioned over the past months. Off the top of my head I remember:

- isochronous USB mode
- email client with IMAP support (may not make it into 3.10, though)
- improved graphics drivers (including improved Radeon HD support)