Looking for comparisons to previous model, the 7430... Is it worth the extra $50 for the latest and greatest?
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Great, please let me know when you get your new ones!!!; I've got a hole burning in my pocket I fear, because I've been trying to rationalize the purchase of a pair of the "new" ones, too. I keep thinking that the Monarchs are so light and solid that I having the Monarchs at a "closer" view might just rationalize my investing in a pair of 10 X (name the lens)...I'm leaning to a 42 or 50....but I have a useless (too heavy old style, Swarovski Habicht molded porro prisms) 10X50s and my Monarch 8X42s just lifting them up to find a plane taking off and hearing them overhead and raising the bins to my eyes and pointing towards the sound all in one motion is fantastic...I love that ability...and I have glasses with astigmatism in the correction too. I just love the ease of use of the 8X42s....so I'm imagining the 10X42s would be wonderful too.but an extra $300 for just a one level bump in magnification? Whitneymuse...
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Marc, It looks like the AL2223 has slightly better features. This is the model that I will be purchasing in the coming week or so. The contrast ratio is slightly higher (800:1 as opposed to 700:1) so I think this is a better deal. Maybe others have some feedback that will add to the discussion? : Michael
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I agree and have noticed that as well. I bought the older version and have been pleased with it. I have also not read complaints about the newer version. It may be as simple as supply and demand or something we are not aware of. You might check review sites just to make sure the version 2 is well rated and then go for it if it's cheaper. The 20MM has been a great lens, I have received compliments about my photo's and 9 times out of 10, it's taken with the 20mm.
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I think the 4490 is the predecessor of the V500. Spec-wise, the 4490 is more similar to the V300. Spend the extra few bucks and save yourself the headache of not having ICE to scan your negatives.
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I have no idea, I went for the 25 because at the time I ordered it, it was $16 with free shipping. Looks like they raised the price to $19.99. The 25 works great for me, but if the 50 is a better deal then go for it.
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I owned the SD630 for a year and upgraded to the SD750 last week. One difference is that the 750 supports SDHC while the 630 does not (SDHC comes in 4-8GB). I also find the "macro" shots come out with more detail on the SD750. Low light pictures are so-so on both (and all other compact cameras as they lack the flash power). If the price difference is not too much, go with the 750; otherwise stick with the 630.
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Never used the R5130 so can not compare. Just know that this one does a wonderful job and I am very pleased with it.
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The unit is very good. Much better than the newest model. I was so impressed with the J8005 after my 20 yr old model that I also purchased the newest vertical model. Hard to clean, stalls out and way too complex - just not good. I believe the J8006 is slightly better than the 8005 that I have and the best they ever made. It is an induction motor and you will have to spend a little over $120 for a transformer or stepdown converter for France 220 volt unless there is a cheaper way.
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I don't know but I imagine you might find it in researching it; typically, unless the price difference is huge I go with the latest technology; this may not be a situation where it's significant but might be worth looking into; good luck; it's a great little unit; I've been extremely pleased!
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Check out the differences between the 1513 and the 1512 and consider if they are worth the extra $100 to you or not. Me personally, I always try to get the latest model when it's not a bank breaker. To be honest though, 2GB of RAM and 4 ethernet ports are not that much of an upgrade. I purchased the additional 1GB of RAM for my 1512 to bump it up to 2GB, think I picked it up here on Amazon for around $30. I highly recommend getting the extra memory for the 1512 if you go that route. Here is a link on some folks talking about the differences of the 1512 and the 1513: http://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?f=200&t;=66881&start;=75 Check out the differences between the 1513 and the 1512 and consider if they are worth the extra $100 to you or not. Me personally, I always try to get the latest model when it's not a bank breaker. To be honest though, 2GB of RAM and 4 ethernet ports are not that much of an upgrade. I purchased the additional 1GB of RAM for my 1512 to bump it up to 2GB, think I picked it up here on Amazon for around $30. I highly recommend getting the extra memory for the 1512 if you go that route. Here is a link on some folks talking about the differences of the 1512 and the 1513:... » Read More Check out the differences between the 1513 and the 1512 and consider if they are worth the extra $100 to you or not. Me personally, I always try to get the latest model when it's not a bank breaker. To be honest though, 2GB of RAM and 4 ethernet ports are not that much of an upgrade. I purchased the additional 1GB of RAM for my 1512 to bump it up to 2GB, think I picked it up here on Amazon for around $30. I highly recommend getting the extra memory for the 1512 if you go that route. Here is a link on some folks talking about the differences of the 1512 and the 1513: http://forum.synology.com/enu/viewtopic.php?f=200&t;=66881&start;=75 « Show Less
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I just bought the 45 and the only difference I saw between the two at the store was that the 65 has a digital display. I'm really happy with the 45 and I don't think it is worth the extra money. Also, check at your local stores before you order because I got mine from Kohls and there was a $50 rebate included.
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Hi, the U6439 is, about twice the price. So is the U6485900, only about $50 more, but doesn't look like its as much of a machine.
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Besides the 7730 having cloth speaker covers and the 9730 having open speakers with hard covers, the 9730 has a couple more audio processors - 3D Sound Plus and Dolby Pro Logic 2. These are very similar systems with the 9730 basically being a later version of the 7730 with a few upgrades and a more modern speaker look. I have not used or heard both systems so I can't tell you if there is any difference in sound or other features, but I own the 9730 and can tell you that I am extremely happy with mine. Excellent system for the money.
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As far as I know it's only a visual difference. I have the E751, and it sounds the same as the other. I would have preferred the E-750 as I like the wood finish better, but not at that price difference.
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I refuse to make the purchase until prices drop. The LN55A950 is out as well as the LN52B750. Plus, it appears that the only real difference b/w the A750 and the 850 is that the 850 is slimmer.I will wait until Memorial Day and see if the prices drop by then...
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I've never used the basic model so I cant compare.....I'm very happy with the elite model
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I just spoke with TeeterTV to cancel an order that I'd set up, but went comparing reviews before committing to my purchase. Unlike other reviews, they readily acknowledged the "problem with their system," and agreed to cancel. That's a good on them, as I was leaning toward the 950. However, my rep informed me that the 950 is more like the 550 (no acupressure bumps or lumbar attachment) & there is a new 960 that's a beefed up 560. She said when you order the 560 through teetertv, you're given the option of upgrading to the 960 for $80. Not sure if Amazon has that.