Orchestral Samples

[gen5020]

I'm looking at some orchestal sample libraries and would love to know what you folks are using and your feedback on them. I'm looking at fairly inexpensive stuff (under $500) and running them on protools using a Mac Pro. Here's what I've researched:Steinberg's Halion - I don't think they have the Intel chip ready yet but I would wait if everyone loved it.MOTU Symphonic libraryEast West Silver (probably can't afford much more)Reason String refill???Garritan Personal OrchestraIK Multimedia PhilharmonikI know there are many more and would love to hear about them as well.Basically, I'm not trying to do a Beethoven symphony BUT I do need realistic strings, brass, woodwinds for sports rockers, ballads and the like. My Triton and Motif just aren't cutting it anymore.Also, ease of use is important. I want something I can use as a RTAS plug in, midi it up and go.Am I asking for too much?Thanks. . . by the way, I know I ask all the questions around here. One of these days someone will ask something I know about and I promise I will answer, in the meantime thanks for all the advice you give.Dave