Having bought my first 7D, I now have two, in March I agree with your review.
One thing I can comment on is the battery grip as I bought one with the original purchase. It does add a good deal of weight to the camera but for a guy with not large but chubby hands it is really to carry. Went out last week with it loaded with the 70-200 and mostly carrying it in one hand, no strap, it felt perfectly natural and no strain. If you need the extra battery reserves it is well worth it.