So iCaved and bought the Belkin Grip Vue today when I was at the Apple Store at Westfield Century City. I got the smoke black tinted one, not the clear one. From the pictures in the other thread, it appears that I got the original version.
So far it seems nice, but I'll have to see if I end up liking it (and deciding that it is worth $50) over the next couple of weeks. It really does provide a good grip to the iPad..... it's more comfortable in my hands. I haven't used it for an extended period yet, but I'll have to see if the extra weight from the case is noticeable.
My main concern is that dust/particles will somehow get under the case and will be annoying to look at. I decided to give it a go because of Apple's 14 day return policy with no restocking fee.
If I like it, I'll keep it. If not, I'll return it and wait until the Incipio Dermashot that I pre-ordered from Amazon arrives (if they ever decide to actually ship it🙄).