I only recently started using but I'm still using it in it's "trial" mode, was planning to purchase later but your point actually makes me wonder. So far tho, it's been excellent and for my needs - amazing replacement for my previous IDEs, yes I know, technically ST2 isn't a "full IDE" :)
I can't help myself to think of "Fallout: New Vegas".. you know, a massive solar-power plant near Last Vegas with mirrors "aiming" for a huge tower.. :D.
Other than that, really interesting read :)
And the blog has been HN;FP'd!
I have to agree with people above me tho, the benchmarks are less then useful regarding more real-life uses but regardeless of that, he still spent time doing them we have to say thanks for atleast that :)