Yes I am new to this forum, and I have read all the stickied topics on R/R, advice columns, etc, but please pardon any redundant question I may bring up.

For the past year I have been riding a mid 90's Motobecane Mirage, with standard straight bars, new armadillo tires, front crank and bracket off a Specialized, a nice ugly luggage rack with saddle bags, and the usual other replacement as needed on my 6 mile commute to work on mostly smooth farm road with 2 sets of cattle guards and one pnuematic road block at the security gate. The ride has been wonderful, as a different way to conduct PT.

Lately, as my wife puts it, I get bored which is true, and this first bike was a great learning experience for maintenance, riding styles/positions, and other beginner items (though I still all a beginner, as I just learned what a pitched tire is and why I have gones through 3 tubes this week). I am looking into a new bicycle for the commute, I must admit that I enjoy the 23's thanks to the roughly 1 mile worth of uphill climbing each way presents (work is at the top of one hill, I love atop of the opposite hill). I have managed to narrow down to 3 bikes thanks to reviews, posting here, price range, warranties, and consumer reports.org, and I would like you all's opinion.

Tommaso Imola:
Frame: AluminumSemi Compact Frame, w/replaceable dropout and integrated headtube
Fork: Carbon fiber legs, alloy integrated crown, CR-MO 1-1/8" steerer
Front Derailleur: Shimano Sora Triple
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Sora GS
Shifters: Shimano Sora 8-Spd
Brakes Levers: Shimano Sora
Brakes: Tektro, Black
Chain: Shimano HG50
Crankset: Prowheel 52/42/30T, Black
Cassette: Sunrace 11-24 8-Spd
Pedals: Wellogo Alloy Plaform w/ Toe Straps
Bottom Bracket: Chromoly square taper
Headset: FSA Intellaset
Saddle: Tommaso Steel Rail
Seat Post: Tomasso Alloy
Handlebar: Tommaso Alloy Ergonomic 26.0
Grips: Cork Tape
Stem: Tommaso Alloy 26.0
Tires: Kenda 700x25c
Wheelset: Weinmann XR18

Giant FCR3 (Consumer Reports 10th best overall)
color M: Silver/Black W: White/Silver
size M: XS, S, M, L, XL W: 2XS*, XS, S, M *650C wheels
frame ALUXX butted aluminum, Compact Road Design and Integrated Forged Headtube
fork Chromoly
shifter M: Shimano ST-R225 W: Shimano R440
front derailleur Shimano R443
rear derailleur Shimano Altus
brakes Alloy Direct Pull
brake levers M Alloy Direct Pull W: Alloy short reach 3 finger
cassette SRAM PG-830 11-28T
chain KMC Z72
cranks Alloy, 30/42/52T
bb Cartridge
rims alloy double wall
hubs Formula
spokes Stainless Steel
tires Kenda Kwest 700x28C Kontender, 650x25C
handlebar Alloy 25mm Rise
stem Alloy Adjustable
seatpost Aluminum, 27.2x300mm
saddle M: WTB Laser V Comp W: WTB Speed She Comp
pedals Resin Body Alloy Cage

Raleigh Cadent 1.0 (Consumer Reports 9th Best Overall)
Sizes: 45,49,52,54,56,59cm
Frame: Atomic 13 Aluminum w/replaceable hanger
Fork: Custom Carbon/Alloy Steer, 50mm offset
Crankset: Truvativ ISO Flow 3.0 Road 30/42/52t
Bottom Bracket: Truvativ Sealed Cartridge
F. Derailleur: Shimano 2200
R. Derailleur: Shimano Sora
Shift Lever: Shimano Sora 8spd
Brake Levers: Shimano Sora
Brakes: Tektro Dual Pivot Long Reach
Cog Set: SRAM PG-850 8spd (12-26t)
Rims: Alex DC-19 w/Ground Side