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I also wish to know, it will be nice if someone knows more details, precision, etc.

I am pretty happy with my TOM but I will be happy also to switch it for a better thing. But dual extrusion and bigger build area is not that big for around 2200 usd (shipping included), but for example 2x print quality will worth it.

Also too bad there is not a "kit" version yet, I like to assemble things.

I have 2 ToMs that still are sporting the MK6. I floated the $2k Replicator to my wife and got a fairly big laugh out of her. My big box of plastic crap doesn't help either. I think the machine shows promise, but I'm going to be working the ToMs for the foreseeable future.

So any other feedback?

I would like to hear from someone who has a MakerBot and an Ultimaker to see their take on the difference in quality of prints, speed and ease of use. Let's assume that the assembly is not an issue and both machines are ready to go.

From what I have seen on the Ultimaker site, some of the prints look close to commercial grade. But, it's not clear if those were created by power users that have been fine tuning the software for months and whether they can consistently achieve that.

My take on the Cubify, and I have never physically seen it or worked with it; I feel they are just trying to copy Makerbot and Thingiverse, but coming at it from a totally wrong direction. It's basically an UP! printer, that they tie you in to buy cartridges from them at high costs and also subscribe to download 3D model files from their site for a cost for something that is freely available and shared on Thingiverse.

I am also torn whether or not to get the Replicator and was really close to spending $2000 last night to get one with the dual extruder. However, I couldn't quite bring myself to pull the purchase trigger because in all reality I am quite happy with my TOM with the stock MK6 setup.

Personally, I think $2K is actually a fair price for the Replicator. The number one reason I want it is for the dual extruder, not the platform size or speed. Hoever, I couldn't justify a second machine for $2K. Yes, there would be times when they'd both be running, but likely the older TOM would just sit idle.

While writing this response it dawned on me that it would be cool if Makerbot Industries had a buyback program in place for customers like me. I want to upgrade my TOM to the Replicator but don't want to go through hassle of trying to sell the TOM on eBay or to friends or to whoever. My preference would be if MBI would just buyback my TOM and apply the credit to the Replicator. Makerbot Industries could then refurbish the machines they buy back and then offer them with a "used" discount.

Anyway, just my two cents….

The REAL treat with a dual extruder is not in using two colors, but in using build material in one nozzle and using Water Soluble PVA in the other!
Doing this would allow you to print items that would require support without having to worry about it causing errors!

This is one reason I'm considering getting another MK7 nozzle parts and board for my ToM MK7. ( Gatta get my prints working right first though! :P )