Peerless vs. Munchkin: Which to Buy?

Dunwell

...my initial plan to buy the Munchkin! I appreciate all of the input on the "Tekmar" thread, but before I call Peerless and perhaps get a biased opinion, I'd like to hear some objectivity about buying a Peerless Pinnacle PI-80 or 140 vs. the same size Munchkins.
My dilemma is the controls. I went to the Peerless site and read that they have some sort of control board included. Is this an advantage over the Munchie? Also, I guess I'd have to switch over to the Peerless Partner water heater, right? I can't find any prices online. Is this set up cheaper, more, or the same as M?
Also, something else is confusing me. Is the Peerless a condensing boiler? I don't see that word any where in their literature. If it's not, is this a bad thing? Will it affect longevity and efficiency? What's the difference between a condensing boiler and a stainless steel boiler?
I need to make a decision soon, but I want to educate myself and make the right one. Thanks for helping me be an educated consumer!
Dun

Mr Takagi

I was under the impression they are the same boiler, just different name on the cover. If you look at the pinnacle manual (you can download on their web site), it explains how to connect the condensate line. So I would say it condenses just like the Munchkin.

Mike

Cheeze-Tech

Same but different

The Peerless Pinicle is made by the folks who make the Munchkin. They are the same boiler just a different name and color. I was told at a Munchkin training class (no we were not training to be little people) that the Peerless version would not have all the options that the Munchkin does/will have. I have not confirmed whether this is true or not.