They are basically comparable, in terms of finish and realistic appearance, with the default Baron. I always tend to fly from the VC and my description of that provided with both the 340 and the 2000 is that sadly they are both of pre-FSX standard in terms of finish and certainly not of the standard to which we have become accustomed with most FSX releases today. Now to what I consider the main disappointment - the cockpit. The external sounds seem quite realistic particularly that of the Saab 2000 and the flying characteristics also seem realistic although I am saying that from a position of never having flown either in the RW, although I have flown other types. I haven't looked at all of the huge number of included paint schemes yet but there are some minor innacuracies with some (eg Aer Lingus 340 and SAS 2000) and the overall finish is just slightly too shiny and reflective IMO. With regard to the product, the external models are fairly accurate #the 340 more so than the 2000# and moderately well detailed. I have however been somewhat surprised in that I have found myself spending quite a bit of time flying both the 340 and the 2000 and actually enjoying both of them! As it was cheap there seemed to be very little to lose but my expectations were not very high at the same time, particularly looking at the VC in the screenshots. I went ahead and bought this as I too have been waiting for a 340 for FSX for a long time and the Razbam version still seems to be quite some time away.
If you would comment on this, and let me know if you were able to get the download version, I would be appreciative of your advice on this. I always seem to get into the version that they want to mail to me. Do any of you have it? Recommend it? I tried ordering it but could not get the "download" version even though they say it's available. The deal is out there and is less than $20. Interested in the Saab 340 for a long time, and never found one that was up to any real FSX standard. It even includes variants of the Saab 2000.