hey Rob,and hello Linda MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL! Yes it would appear that the price difference is significant. I paid seventy UK pounds for my 8060 in dixons electrical store.
I have today fitted the second set of batteries so it will be interesting to see how long they last. It has been suggested that the first set may have been largely flattened while the unit was on display in the shop as they are supplied in "try this packaging" over here but we will see.
I am not familiar with jp1 technology so i have just flashed over to your site link, it looks interesting and when i get time i will look into it.