the 30D will see a likely replacement in the spring...the competition has all gone 10MP...but the 30D's high ISO performance seems to be about the best of the bunch and the resolution difference between 8 and 10MP isn't all that much..
I suspect the next gen 30D will add anti-dust, a new sensor and weather seals....a lot of the 30D sales hve been hit by the launch of the 400D/XTi...but it's just too darn tiny..
The Rebates are official as of Monday Oct. 15(apparently this is an annual Canon thing)...just have to wait and see what we get in Canada.