Any body compared these two models side by side? Doug has some great prices on both right now:

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/minox.pl?page=62197

http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/vortex.pl?page=vortexviper8x32

Demo price favors the new Minox, but really liked my 6.5x32 Furys and here the Vipers are much better or should I wait for the new Pentax 9x32 DCF BC ?

Here is a full review of the Minox BL 8x33 BR:

http://www.bestbinocularsreviews.com/Minox8x33BL-61.htm

Sent you a pm also.

Here is a recent comparative review of many mid-sized binos including the Vortex Viper, Minox BR as well as some very pricy alpha brands. This is a bird watching site so the emphasis is on optical quality and the ability to watch for relatively long periods of time without eye strain.

http://www.birdwatching.com/optics/2010midsizebins/index.html