Proper Engineered flooring is not cheap. The difference being the wear level of the wood. On the cheap laminates it is a lot thinner & the backing will not be as well constructed. I have been in the hardwood timber trade for most of my working life so have had a lot to do with solid timber flooring. We supply flooring (not engineered) if you are interested. (iWood Timber Ltd) If you need the names & numbers of some companies that offer all types just let me know. More than happy to oblige.
After 7 years from new I still catch myself looking at the Zed and admiring it. On top of that I get to drive it every day which puts an even bigger smile on my face.
I had trouble with my Touch when updating software. Would get so far & then just stall. Read through all the options & the restore was the only option. This worked & got all my tunes/apps back. None of the music was bought from Apple, only the Apps.