Digital BW, The Print

I am very new to this group, and to digital printing, but am 
wondering why there is such a paucity of  "chat" concerning the
7600.  Is there something other than the price of the machine 
that makes it unsuitable for B&W prints?   Is everyone waiting to 
see what Cone comes up with this summer with before 
jumping in?
  As someone who is relying on large format prints I would 
greatly appreciate any info on the "state of affairs" with this 
machine.    thanks, doug