Thanks for the review! I am glad to see more slot 1 devices coming out now.
Onto your review: Honestly, I don't think that it should matter if the package comes with a CD. Lets face it, by the time you receive the cart, the drivers and updates on the cd are no good, so what do you ultimately end up doing: going to the internet to download the latest drivers and updates!!! So actually, it is a plus that no CD came packaged with it. In fact it probably shaved off a few dollars from the cost of the unit. BUT, they should have had some kind of note on top of the card telling people to go to xxxxx website to download the latest drivers and for instructions.
Also, the bulkiness should not be held against the unit as well. Realistically, the cart will be in your NDS the majority of the time. As long as it fits into the slot and plays, thats all we gamers care about!
One thing that I am concerned about is the non spring-loaded side entry. Over time and through multiple uses, I can see a situation where the mini sd card may fall out unexpectedly when you remove the cart from the NDS. It really should have been spring loaded.
Are you going to test downloadable play and play between flashed/unflashed NDS's (that is, if you have 2 units like that)?
All in all, great review and thanks for the time and effort you put into it.
Bob