Baofeng UV-S9 Plus: Successor to the UV-5R?

My review of the Baofeng UV-S9 Plus (Tri-power) which, according to sales literature, is supposed to be the upgrade to the UV-5R.

Product links:

Specter Gear Baofeng UV-S9 Molle Radio Pouch
http://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1245

Specter Gear Baofeng UV-S9 Belt Mounted Radio Pouch
http://www.spectergear.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SG%2D1246