This device is an evolution of the Pandora and basically created by the GP32 community with Michael Mrozek making the final decisions. Pandora did a lot of things right (and wrong). Pyra will hopefully be a significantly improved Pandora, but the looks of the device are one of the least important matters. It is all about functionality and creating something that the Linux geeks of the openpandora boards will like.

I think it looks great but anyway who cares - I am not planning on showing off the device if I buy it. I'd rather use it - just like my Pandora.