Thanks for the info, I know I will never need one. But, interesting. I kind of like the magnetic top cover idea. You know how easy the top of an Ex scratches, I assume the Seyco will be the same. This would at least cover the scratches up, but I wonder how long it will last. Can you have zero clearance with it? Could it be cut to fit the Ex? I think the removing the tilting table mechanism is not a good thing, I like to be able to turn a knob to get to the degree I want instead of playing with pushing. I say that although I have only used mine once on my Ex. So why grip. I would only use it if I get into inlay, which I plan on, but that is a minor angle to worry about. The angle gauge, to me is a gag, unless it is very easy to remove so it could be used on other machines. I already have one, don't need another. Should be an option, in my opinion. The larger table will be a great plus to new buyers for sure, I have gotten very use to the Ex and don't really see a need for bigger, however, I remember it was one of my complaints before I got use to it. I us my Hegner now more than the Ex and the Hegner has a small table. The Ex table seems huge when I move back to it. You get use to what you get use to. I say Thanks to Seyco, in reality they did not let the Ex die, they made their version of it. Probably they have a much better understanding on what customers want than me. I wish them all the success.