Trikos, when I spoke to the Outlaws on the phone earlier they told me that the 7100/7200 would not have balanced inputs. I found that odd, but I personally don't intend to use them so it really isn't of much consequence to me. They could not confirm a date when a 7100/7200 would be available with a new faceplate, or even that a new faceplate is forthcoming, though one would have to assume that it would be.

ScottH, I completely agree - if it were solely up to me looks wouldn't factor into the decision(though personally I will not miss the green button!), but unfortunately my hands are tied. I may be forced to look beyond Outlaw if the wait gets too long, though it would be nice - hint, hint, wink, wink - if the Outlaws extended their package discount for those of us that are held captive by cosmetics and need to wait for a matching piece of equipment.

Maybe by that time the 1070 will be out and I'll REALLY have a fight on my hands: I know, Honey, one box LOOKS nicer than two boxes, but two boxes SOUND better than one...

-SM