I wanted a data compare tool and a schema compare tool.

We never purchased because of 'business reasons'.

I'm very happy that VS 2010 has both of these, it has already made my life easier twice in the last few months since I've had it.

So, we are 100% MSFT, but we haven't had a choice.

There are some products out there, especially ones I have used before (like toad) that I'd love to give a try and buy.

If you wait long enough, MSFT will put what you need in their products - but I'm NOT saying we should have to wait 😀