My first new machine was a Star Trek Premium.
I really liked it. Fun callouts, great light show, LOVED the moving ship...standard shots.
But it grew old quickly.
I sold it and bought The Hobbit.
What a difference. You may not like the theme, but the game play and code is far and above Stern.
My wife HATES the Hobbit movies...but loves the pin.

Now...I had a chance to play a Dialed In.
The theme is fine...kinda quirky...very "today". I don't believe it will get dated like a movie themed machine can.
After playing it a few times, my wife and I both agreed we're buying one.
I wish I could judge games by their design...but that "feel" needs to be experienced.
DI has that "feel".
My prediction is...DI is going to turn into "that game". I expect it to be sought after years down the road.
There is just something about it. And compared to what else has come out the last few years...there is not much competition.
Star Wars was such a let down...but honestly, I've gotten excited about the last few Sterns only to feel let down by the playfield. I already own an ACDC...I don't need another one with cheesy Star Wars art.
I realize not every game is for everyone.
And JJP will keep improving the code. They tend to listen to their fans. Though they can't make everyone happy...they have made me happy.
I'll soon own #2 and #3...and wish to own #1 (The Wizard of Oz).
I guess I'm becoming a loyal JJP owner.