I find all of this interesting... but I'm not sure that everyone else does, this thread isn't getting much activity...
I'm very interested and excited about this.
I can add that Align has told me they will produce a flybar and FBL version of both the 550e and 700e.
Rumored release dates have the 700e coming out in April and the 550e in late April or early May...both unconfirmed.
I'm saving money for the 550e, for sure.
BTW, there's a lot of buzz about this on the other, freaky site.