Alien Bee Collapsible products

I just noticed that Alienbee now has collapsible softboxes and octaboxes. Has anyone got one yet? What's the quality & usability like?

I have not, but thanks for pointing out their availability now. i've been waiting for them to debut.

So I must ask, what will the octabox do that a softbox won't ?
Seems to be different shape but being new to this what really is the difference in the light quality/source?

thanks!

It would seem to me that the octabox would give a softer light (bigger surface) but would make it harder to constrain the light. A soft box directs the light a little more...a lot more if you have a grid insert (not sure if AB has softbox grids.)

The shape of the light source will also change how the catch lights look in your model's eyes.