Datacolor User to User Support Group.

Truth be told, I am giving serious consideration to getting the PrintFix Pro package. I for one, 
am impressed with David Miller's dedication to keeping in touch with the user based as 
witnessed on the DPR forums. Even when individuals with the "better" systems try to beat up 
on his words or CV's reputation, he stays calm and collected and true to form. That to me 
says a great deal.

I have the original PrintFix at work and I gave it a chance to prove itself to me the other day 
when attempting to profile several different types of Hanhnemeule paper. Unfortunately, it 
gave me poor results, with mottled and blochy colors. I didn't expect a lot out of it after 
reading the reviews online. It did ok with the easier colors, however some of the darker 
colors it did very poorly on. I sense this as a result of the paper, however isn't this what it's 
supposed to help? I am not griping, just trying to make a point, somewhat.

How much of an improvement can I expect with PFP, and is what I am hearing in the rumor 
mill, true? (A PFP 2.0). If a new machine was slated for release at Photokina or Photo Plus 
Expo NYC, how soon can one expect it to be shipping?

I am looking for a product that will do 95% of the quality of the more expensive units at less 
than half the price. Am I expecting too much?  Will the recent M&A of color companies will 
some of the high quality tools make its way to the mainstream market more readily?