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- 30-40% less battery life
- Loss of GBA backwards compatibility
-slightly thinner.
-low res camera

Larger displays, always a plus.
Two touch screens means nothing until new games implement usage into gameplay.
SD slot only there to re-sell GBA games through the Nintendo Channel.

No need to buy one until:
A) Current DSL breaks (won't happen)
b) Price drops to $100 or less and it's bought on impulse

Unless A) or B) happens, no need to upgrade.
At all.