* For how long have you been using it?

over a year
* What is so special that you love ... ?

most:
simplicity, very nice interface, plugins mass in the box, plus packs of sounds that are extra
Comprehensive software for a reasonable sum

minimum:
I'm still looking

* Did you try many other models before getting this one?
cubase sx for some years, I also tried sonar, magix, adobe audition, ableton live, samplitude.

* What is your opinion about the value for the price?
very good, saw the package, there is virtually no competition, but exists only for mac.

* Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ...

Certainly, unless you are in love one day pro tools but for now no desire to change