Echo CS-355T is it real?

[MendoMunkee]

Is this saw worth waiting for?
Will it actually be worth comparing to the 200T in light of the fact that many here do not take Echo seriously?
Highly annoying that Echo has videos and manuals for it on their website but no release date to be found and the few dealers out in Northern CA I've spoken with have not even heard of it.
Thoughts?

 

[MendoMunkee]

Echo video of new top handle climbing saw

ECHO Product Feature Videos | ECHO USA

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...5YHYDA&usg=AFQjCNEmibXXge7qP75B0PXoKOcDbIeAeA