Yeah, it doesn't export uncompressed AVI in HD, mpeg2 is the only way to output 1080p, also as I mentioned before, I'm already having problems with HDD space as it is, I'm guessing an uncompressed 1080p AVI would be like 300-500GB (just a guess) instead of a 25GB mpeg2, so I couldn't use it even if Power Director could. And I really like working with PD, it is very user friendly, I tried Sony Vegas and I hated it. You'll laugh, but I even really liked Windows Movie Maker, it doesn't have all the functions I need and is REALLY crap for exporting, but the system of how it works with imported clips is just great IMO.
BTW. did you get a chance to watch Jedi yet?