I can't wait to get one!! I have four of the old spheros (4000's and 5000's). The new ones have improvements and new tech. that should make them even better. I think if you look at price there's nothing in that class that comes close. Good luck(and I h
ope I have mine as soon as you have yours).
PS.--From the specs in the catalogs it looks like the old standby 4000 and 5000 numbers don"t cut it --I think you're right 8000