1. It's very likely the exact same d-pad as the PSPgo, since it also has the exact same shoulder buttons and volume rocker.
2. It's definitely not just like the iPhone/Droid/Blackberry, because it plays PlayStation games in some capacity, which none of those do.
3. It's rumored to be unveiled this month, so it's hardly too early to care. It may in the wild as early as February.

