That Smithy is the new Sieg CNC lathe from the look of it. Ask John Stevenson what he thinks of it over on:
http://bbs.homeshopmachinist.net/forumdisplay.php?f=3
He was helping them develop it. Seems a nice lathe, but...
If you can find an Accuslide or similar lathe used on eBay it is a whole lot better machine.
I'll also bet if you wait a little while someone will have the Sieg for less money than Smithy shows. $9K is a lot for that little lathe.
Best,
BW
PS Microkinetics have also been around a while selling this much heavier lathe:
http://www.microkinetics.com/lathe1236/index.htm