If you plan on keeping it for like 1.5 - 2 years and then upgrading, don't bother. If you plan on going the long haul (5+ years) and feel like burning a little extra cash (sounds like you have it), then heck yeah go for the 2.6.
Honestly, ignore the poll results and just go off what I said. Most people are gonna vote 2.5 either because that's what they got (I did) or because they want the 2.6 but didn't want to throw down the money (understandable).
Next week I'm going for a new job position interview, if I land the new job, I will go with the 2.6, if not then the 2.5 will be enough.
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