imo people with "talent and skills" may appreciate tools more than those without, but they don't require special tools and bells and whistles. they have talent. if they want something done, they can find a way to use what they have to get the job done. people without talent are only as good as the tools they use.

i fall much more into the category of "people without." which may be one reason i'm going to upgrade unless it's *more* than $200. but that reason is greatly overshadowed by the main reason i am going to upgrade, it looks freaking awesome. would i rather pay less if possible? sure i would. we'll have to wait to see what the options are.