So many bikes, so little time

Choosing a new bike is not easy - I don't even know if I want a Hardtail as a straight replacement, or a full sus. As my Epic is full sus and most of my riding is XC, I'll probably go for a HT. The current leaders are:

Orange P7 pro http://www.orangebikes.co.uk/bikes/2010/p7_pro/

Whyte 905 http://www.whytebikes.com/2011/bike_page.php?ModNo=W-1-012-11

Pipedream Sirius (steel or Ti) http://www.pipedreamcycles.com/sirius_ti_2010.html#BuildKits

Trek Fuel EX8 http://www.trekbikes.com/uk/en/bikes/mountain_full_suspension/fuel_ex/fuelex8e/

Lapierre Zesty 314 http://www.lapierre-bikes.co.uk/lapierre/all-mountain-bike/2010/zesty-314-2010

Specialized Stumpjumper Comp/Elite http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=39191&menuItemId=0

I am very drawn to the Whyte (weight, price, kit), but also to the extra travel and custom build kits of thr Orange (plus I've always fancied an orange Orange, although they don't seem to want to custom paint the P7s)

Hmmm....will probably not buy until Christmas, but that gives me plenty of legitimate perving time.

Also, got theinsurance through for the Hardrock, such as it was. Still, something is better than nothing.