Is there any updates on the performance of the gen2 hinge.

I'm looking at buying a folding bike.

Deciding between

Dahon Mariner D8 = $800 NZD RRP (500 USD) - older style hinge

Dahon Launch D8 = $1000 NZD RRP (620 USD) - gen 2 jaws hinge

Tern Link C8 = $900 NZD display model (~550 USD)

Unfortunately no one sells the bike in my part of NZ so I have to get it shipped, these are shipped prices.
Thanks for your thoughts.