Digital BW, The Print

I asked a similar question before - but didn't get many takers, so if you'll allow me I'll ask 
it again.

With Wihlem "numbers" for glossy paper (my preference) framed and glassed at 100+ 
years, no clogging problems, and a printer price equal to or lower than Epson's - why not 
look at HP's new 8750?

I understand this is mostly an Epson/MIS forum and I've been getting great results with my 
little C86+MIS EZ - but I'm willing to explore all options before I spend money on a bigger 
printer. I've seen prints from a smaller HP printer that uses the same gray scale and color 
ink technology found in the 8750 - and they look great - as in GREAT.

So I guess I'm wondering - why don't I see any posts here about HP here? Is it because this 
is an Epson centered group - or because there is something fundamentally wrong with the 
HP "solution" for black and white? I'd appreciate some advice from you all beore I spend a 
big chunk of money. I'm not rich enough to make a mistake here.

Thanks in Advance!

Phil C.