Urok, The bottom line what ever they make old style or new and weather people take the time and look into what you are getting in most cases after a few moans and groans they end up really glad they did buy from them.
I must say what ever they make really does work for the little guy and the production line guys. I for one would buy anything they make and be glad I did.
I don't try and say any one brand is better or worse then the other anymore like in the past its upto each person to see the gain in owning there tools.
They are on the right track for safety and ease of use for sure and many are trying to copy what ever they see can make some quick cash and move on.
I do hope they have a long life would be sad to see them gone for all the right things that should be done in the wood world today.