It's the nikon d7000 replacing the nikon d90?

It's the nikon d7000 replacing the nikon d90?

That is pretty much how it goes. The D7000 is the D90's replacement.

It looks like it to me. I'm guessing they won't include a focus motor in anything for less $, making the D7000 their lowest-priced enthusiast camera once the D90s are gone. They're not officially replacing it, but the D90 has run its course given the recent additions to the lineup. Still a great camera, though - the F80 of Digital SLRs.