Is there any reason why you would suggest the Specialized over the Trek?

I am not sure about the specs and components on the 05' Specialized, but the 05' 4300 seems to have better components than the Hardrock, other than the 20mm of extra shock travel that the it has.

Black = 05' 4300 (with disc brakes...but im getting the one without) Red = 04' Hardrock Sport


FRAME: Alpha SL Aluminum High-strength A1 Premium Aluminum frame featuring forged dropouts with eyelets, reinforced disc mount, forged alloy
FORK: RST Gila T5 w/preload adjust, 80mm RST Gilla T4, 100mm travel, preload adjust, Cr-Mo steerer, coil/MCU spring

WHEELS:
WHEELS: Shimano M495 disc hubs; WTB Speed Disc rims Joy-Tech, 32 hole, ground race double sealed loose ball w/ alloy QR; Alex double-wall rims with CNC braking surface

TIRES: Bontrager ACX, 26x2.2", 52/54 Specialized Enduro Sport 26"x2.0"

DRIVETRAIN:
SHIFTERS: Shimano EF29 Shimano Altus
FRONT DERAILLEUR: Shimano C050 Shimano Acera
REAR DERAILLEUR: Shimano Alivio Shimano Acera
CRANKSET: SR 42/34/24 Truvativ ISO-Flow
CASSETTE: SRAM 850 11-32, 8 speed Shimano HG-50,
PEDALS: Alloy platform, clipless adaptable Dual sided, composite body, steel cage, toe clip compatible