I have a hummingbird and and chose one becuase of the price difference. For what you pay for a hummingbird you pay double for a piccolo. The hummingbird ver2 costs around $70, but the eco piccolo costs I think $140, but I think the piccolo is suppose to be a little better in quality. I don't mind becuase I plan to replace it once it dies from all the abuse I put it throuh. I just hope my electronics don't die with it And I agree with vince, go with separates.