Has anyone done any tests to find whether the new native HDV edit in Vegas7 is as good/fast as 'Vegas6 with ConnectHD'?

I have both.

In my experience, I am finding smoother editing with native m2t in V7 than I had with Cineform in V6.

Faster framerates, smaller file sizes ( m2t 11gb/hr vs. Cineforms 40gh/hr).

Like others have said, depending on what you're doing to your footage, either could be faster. But my experience has been wonderful with V7, the little I've used it so far.

great!.... that was the specific answer i was looking for...

thanks