to the original poster:

you should also consider time atac pedals. i had a tough time deciding between eggbeaters and atacs, as both have received rave reviews from a lot of riders. i think it's important to note that atacs are extremely easy to clip into, touting their "fast step" technology. i never have to look and i've never missed - even in difficult situations like starting from a dead stop up a hill. like eggbeaters, they're rebuildable

i ended up going with a pair of time atac xs carbons because of the following reasons:
1) purportedly better bearings, with proprietary "water shield" protection
2) numerous reviews/reports that question the eggbeater's durability
3) adjustable release tension
4) larger platform - some complain of hot spots with the eggbeaters on longer rides
5) i got a fantastic deal on my atacs.

i fully believe that eggbeaters are quality pedals. however, i also tend to beleive that the design of the atac is a bit more solid and dependable.

in the end, you can't really go wrong with either, so when you're looking for the best deal you should consider both.