" The Meridian enthusiasts that post to this forum are not the entire market that Meridian sells to. There is a part of the population that could care less about all of the technical stuff us enthusiasts thrive on. They just want to pay their money to a CI and have it work. There is nothing wrong with that and it is their choice to make. "
This , for me , is the crux of the matter . I personally , preferred when M made an announcement , posted a ( provisional ) Data Sheet and then had their clandestine demos to gauge reaction / performance .
If M believe there are only 2 types of customer , ie. geek/non-geek then they could , for once , please all the people all the time by being a bit more open with information. One type of customer wont care , the other will debate minutely and at great length the possible subtexts involved .
Sorry to be OT , but unless my 6 numbers line up properly on Lotto night I wont be having Mr. Phelps over for tea

That puts me firmly in the ' geek ' sector I believe

~M~