First off, I think it looks really great! I haven't seen a Boxster look I prefer in any significant way since the 986, until now. I'm really happy that some shots I saw of the tail lights clad with some crazy hardware design turn out to by b.s. Seriously, I thought someone was crazed.
As far as the elimination of the clamshell, how would the roof work then??? Not the Spyder, so what are you guys thinking on that? I'm sure someone else less technical out there is thinking the same Q or am I just stupid?
Blue, the 2 pics you posted sure look nice as well. Are those competitors really coming in 2013?
As for the Boxster vs Cayman, I've not owned a Cayman, but I love the convertible more than I ever thought I would. Love the sun, so can't imagine wanting the Cayman when given the choice!