I also have been looking forward to the release of the Bionic for some time, but that doesn't shield me from looking at things with an objective eye.
All wnrussell said was this:
I think that the first three words of that sentence are the most critical.
The latest information doesn't suggest finality to me, I don't know about you. Like BMX said, things have been volatile lately with the Bionic. Maybe they are contemplating cancelling it. It doesn't sound like a final decision to me. Things change day to day, maybe tomorrow we'll find out official release info on the device... Who knows?
I do agree though that it's quite funny seeing everybody spell doom and gloom over a statement or two that is suggesting that the Bionic might not be released. Like I said, I don't read any of these sources of being 100% positive, maybe it was just an idea that was being kicked around? But don't spread that rumor, that's just me thinking aloud.
Objectively, I'd give it a 5:1 shot of being released or canned. If nothing else, it certainly makes these next few days a bit more interesting...