[Elecraft] I'm In!!!/palm paddles

[wd4lst at alltel.net]

After months of reading the list and one post, I jumped in.
Just ordered a K1-4 w/atu. Seems like if you want a rig that doesn't consider cw an "oh, by the way, it can do that as well" option, it narrows it down to Elecraft and Ten-Tec. That is where customer support seems to take over and narrow it down to Elecraft. The ft-817 was my 3rd choice in a qrp portable, (kx1 being my 2nd), but the obvious "cw first" concept of Elecraft, combined with the level of technical discussion on the reflector (including responses from the lead gurus) made it a no brainer.
Is there any experiences with the Palm Radio mini paddles? any other ideas for a set of portable friendly paddles?
Thanks,
Pete
wd4lst