I'll have to remember this thread - my 2013 8.4DS should make it's way to the LBS in about 2 weeks. I did all my looking at the 2012, then checked out the differences on the spec sheet for the 2013. SO I didn't notice the water bottle mounts. If what you all are saying is true, that's a bit of a bummer - I like the water bottle mounted on the top side of the lower frame. But I'll live, as I normally use a camelbak. (Getting a 2012 in my size was going to take as long as getting a 2013, so I jumped to the 2013.)
I'll try to remember to report back...