Doctor M, I'm not quite with you on the absence of compression artifacts on the Cowclops v1. They definitely are there, I can't say for sure what caused them: DV-capture or MPEG-conversion, but there is no doubt of their presence. I must say the visibility of them depends a lot on your DVD-player, on the ones giving the sharpest image the compression artifacts are more pronounced, combined with a big screen even more. On the less expensive ones coupled to a smaller screen you might not notice them.
I compared the following sets: Dr. Gonzo, Cowclops v1, Isomix, EditDroid and Farsight, and on my high-end 32" widescreen TV with a DVD-player giving sharp image Farsight is also the worst looking transfer of all. Way too bright, beyond the possibility of adjusting to the right level: information has been lost in the bright area's (all that's left is white). On top of that it's the most unsharp of all, aswell as the most blocky one: limited vertical source resolution most clearly visible. I'm also surprised you found the viewing experience good, my eyes hurt 'cause of the brightness after watching it. No offence, just my opinion on the issue.
P.S. 88keyz, great initiative posting those clips.