Just go a Trek Soho 2009 last week, and have put on about 100 miles. I love the bike so far, and it just keeps getting better as I get used to the new riding position. It may not be the ultra light dropbar commuter, but its comfy and a big upgrade from my old Fisher hard tail with road tires.
All loaded down - Topeak MTX rack, trunk bag, computer, lights, etc.
Cool quick release system...no bungee cords!
Belt drive sprocket and Nexus 8-speed Internal Gear Hub:
Roller/Drum brakes - thing that looks like a disc is actually a heat sink/diffuser: