It takes time to license content. We've been getting the movies, albeit slower than the States. The problem with TV shows is that they are distributed by entirely different networks here in Canada, so to distribute them through Live you would need a licensing deal with the Canadian networks too. Microsoft has to evaluate how much value is in a Canadian licensing deal, it might not be worthwhile to them. Copyright laws are a non-issue because the content in question is locked to the 360.

We will get most of the NXE features. Obviously Netflix support is impossible and I am curious about Primetime. Generally you have to be patient with these things.

If you buy a 360 now you might get a Falcon or a Jasper chipset, but to 99% of end-users wouldn't notice the difference. There is talk that with the eventual release of the Valhalla chipset that MS might release a "slim" model of the 360, but that still wouldn't play games any differently. Even if a new SKU is released, old SKUs will still work. There is no chance of any immediate release of a new console.

The wireless adapter is excellent, but make sure to pair it with a quality wireless network device. A cheap wireless router is just as bad as a cheap wireless adapter.

The bundled ethernet cable is a few metres long, however ethernet cables are dirt cheap from most computer stores.

Watch for bundles that come with free games, a lot of retailers will throw in a game with the purchase of the console around the holiday season, and the official holiday bundles are coming soon. It's a great way to get some variety with your initial purchase.