[Kenwood] TS-480? (Which version would you recommend)

[gaffit at sbcglobal.net]

I was at the candy store the other day and played around 
with the TS-480 for a tic...Became quite interested and 
think I might actually pick one up. Kenwood is offering
a $200 discount now until 3/31 and compared to the other
rigs/prices this seems like a good deal.

My questions:
1) Who on the list has one? How do you like it?

2) What flavor would you recommend? 100 watt/tuner?
     Or the 200W version? I realize the need for the dual
      power connections on the 200 watt version, so that's
      not a problem here...

I've looked thru the reviews on e-ham and the dealer at the 
candy store kinda lead me to believe that this is a mobile rig?

Upgrading the shack, going to replace Drake TR7, so the small
footprint on the desk looks interesting also...


I also like the fact that you can download the computer program 
from Kenwood and control the rig remotely via the internet.

3)  Anyone currently using this option?

4) What do you current owners like/dislike?


I might just have a TR7 and 707mkIIG on the market soon...

Any info appreciated.

73, Todd KH2TJ/6