Yes, Beijing's Christian Virant and Zhang Jian (visitors to Soundscapes in October '06 for one pensive instore) have upgraded their loop boxes just in time for the holiday rush, but the Buddha Machine stays as lo-fi as ever, with the one big change to the device (aside from getting nine completely brand-new loops to lull yourself with) being the addition of a pitch-shift wheel, letting one speed up or slow down the repetitions, especially handy for those out there who improvise with these as an instrument, using the headphone jack as a line out to amplify and effect the signal. Three new colours (and a much more austere kraft-cardboard box) distinguish version 2.0--grey, burgundy, and brown. A unique gift idea, no matter the season!