I assume this means the much-needed C6502/8002 will hit the states after this series does. It makes no sense since the graphics version (Pro C5100 series) has already launched in the states. This is now 3 generations that have been released in the 30-55ppm range since the C6501/7501 was introduced. If Ricoh Europe & USA are waiting to deplete existing inventory to launch the new models, we won't see the C6502/8002 until 2014, because no one wants to increase their C6501/7501 MIF & be burdened by that lemon for another 3-5 years.