I am seriously considering a new bow as well,not that I need one,but because I want one.I have always liked the new things out on the market.I like playing with new bows,sights,rests etc.
Now ,I was going to get the Allegiance last year but being draw length specific(cam interchangable) not mods,I decided against it making the bow much harder to sell down the road.This year(06) models have the interchancable mods and a few improvements.
I to was lost between the two(Tribute-Allegiance) but decided on the Allegiance for 2 reasons----1-Its faster,especially with my 27 inch draw.
2-It feels so much like my Patriot,which I love.
The tribute has a 7.5 inch brace while the Allegiance has a 7 inch.
I know alot of guys here will say speed isnt everything but having a bow that is fast,extremely quiet and accurate is all icing on the cake--hay,you can have your cake and eat it to.
Not sure what I am going to do yet,hunt with the Patriot this year or get the 06 Allegiance---only time will tell.