Edit: -well seems you edited your post on this reply, luckily I still captured it..
I have yet to see any other product like the Pandora, so it's not outdated.
Also, some reasons (Not all) why it's so expensive..
- Not manufactured in China, made in Germany.
- Not produced in the Millions, only a few thousand.
The Pandora is a Niche product that fits certain needs of the user, most of us understand the reasons of the cost and willing to pay the premium price for it.
If you can wait, wait for the Pyra. If you want to test the system buy a cheap rebirth a Pandora from the board trading section. They are pretty cheap and give you a feeling how well the is device works^^. I love my pandora and I will buy the Pyra when its avaible.