first of all, it's *very* heavy. I don't know the weight, but it's got to weigh close to what my Roundabout weighs (13.5 lbs) and it's very large. I can fit *all* other infant seats in my peg perego pliko (no attachment bar, they just sit right in there beautifully). I couldn't get the cosco seat in any of the strollers that I like (the pliko, the venezia, the combi 6600 or the graco metrolite), but I bet it would fit in a milano. and of course, you can get it as a travel system. I just don't happen to like them - again b/c of the weight.
Of course, though, for many, that's just a minor inconvenience. The seat is a great idea and will fill the needs of many ppl I think. You can get this seat and keep virtually any baby RF for *at least* a year and definitely longer if you want to - probably 18-24 months if you choose...then get a combo seat when baby goes FF.
otoh, this seat is *so* heavy, that I really can't imagine being able to use the carrier feature for long....so if you're not using it, the $$ might be better invested in a roundabout or other great convertible. just really depends on your needs I think.
I really like the base - it's going to have great compatibility with virtually all cars. though you were saying that you might want to use it w/o the base....
another option for a great carseat w/o the base is the Fisher Price Safe Embrace Infant Seat. It was Fisher Prices seat prior to the Stay in View. Many ppl I know who are techs, *loved* that seat. Built in locking clips like on the Fisher price Safe Embrace convertible....and no base...but a cinch to install. You can still order them directly from Fisher Price.
Here are some links about the FPSE-infant:
http://cg.superpages.com/cgi-bin/php/bestbuys/prod?ProductId=PID3473
http://www.epinions.com/kifm-review-67E-AE779CE-39C19A81-prod1/tk_~CB008.1.1
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