Drifter, The Curado is my favorite reel too. I doubt that I will be replacing my Curado with the EON but I do like to try new gear and this reel has an innovative design based on planetary gears. They do come right or left handed.
Timberman, I see on the abu-garcia web page the suggested retail price is $109.95 but at Basspro and Cabelas they are $99.95.