Considering that you can buya leftover 07 Black Ice for around 480 dollars to me its a no-brainer. By the way thats just what i did recently, bought in on the
www.archerytalk.com classified section.
I checked out the General and its a real nice bow but i didnt like the weight. As far as being quieter and more vibration free all you have to do is add an STS im putting a mean v on mine, and it costs 44 dollars. These are just some suggestions always buy what your first impressions have told you. If you keep coming back to the General then buy it or you will always second guess your decision. Im very happy with the Black Ice though.