If, and when I get a chance to review the 7000 up close, I hope I can remain objective and not be swept-away by cometics, flash, or minimal changes; but rather, try to determine if the sounds, styles, and editing features are major improvements on the 6500. In my present uses (which might change in time), I have no need for USB, video outs, etc. If major or radical improvements are made, it will be interesting to see which aspects of the new board have received the most attention.
Larry