well as no one had an answer for the video question i went and looked up the processor. Marvell PXA310 .
Marvell: PXA310 Processor Series
according to this its got "intergrated video"
Integrated hardware video acceleration and hardware security/DRM processing for VGA video playback and camcorder functionality, video telephony, and digital TV.
the product document also says this
Consumers can enjoy the features of 3G HSDPA networks—such as streaming H.264 VGA video—for extended periods.
The PXA310 processor, with efficient video playback and Wireless Intel SpeedStep technology, gives users long battery life,
enabling them to take advantage of network features for longer periods of time.
i wonder how much of this is implemented in the 210 ??