Sevver,
I believe they wanted to create a stramlined product, more along the lines of an IG product, I didn't like the 'over the wall hanger' with the niteliter, nor the fact that is sticks out so much, it seems like a far inferior product. I do however like that they gave the option for the fitting to attach a pressure side cleaner. I love their fountain and it's adjustability.
I am toying with their new LED head idea, but it is very expensive right now - even just the conversion kit - may have to retrofit my light head with a home brew.....
I have also been toying with the idea of a second jet, mainly to get better flow at the far side of my drop in steps, and I feel a 30 foot diameter pool could probably use a couple of returns, it seems my dirt falls out right beside the stairs, although it makes for an easy spot clean of a lot of dirt instead of doing the whole pool!