Dutch - how about only $570?
www.dealstudio.com/?r_id=3#6286
Actually the XT/350D was announced Feb '05 and the D70s/D50 were announced Apr '05.
Camera model life cycle wise that is still pretty new. Considering that it'll be at least another 6 to 12 months before the update comes (if not longer). Correct me if I am wrong.
But PMA is only at the end of the month, so waiting a few extra weeks really can't hurt. Either way, both the XT/350D and the D50 are great cameras that you can't really lose out on.
Personally for me, I am in the same boat and don't know which one to choose. All of my friends have the Rebel XT which means more lense to borrow, but at the same time the D50 seems like a really great deal. But the XT has more features is really is more on par w/ the D70s.