Why the original DS instead of Lite?

[timrpgland]

I think I kind of like the original design better. My mom owns a DS Lite (yes, my mom) and I have went over to my parents house and tried it out. I don't see the big deal. On the other hand I'm not really sure, if I didn't already own the original, which one I'd buy.

I still think the GBA SP is the coolest design. The biggest flaw is the need for a adapter cable to use headphones.