The People you mentioned above are trustworthy..we all draw our opinions..it doesn't make the product right or wrong...I do agree with you about waiting too try the G70 for ourselves..Personally, I am sure the G70 will be a great board..
We often jump to conclusions with our first impressions..I did it with the VA-7, after I bought one, I sold it because it didn't do the job the way my G1000 did...Later I bought a version2 VA-7, and forced myself to use the goodies beneath the surface,,,and I loved it...I actually sold it to make room for a G70..