Same, I got heat pumps installed in 2020 and the prices varies a ridiculous amount, pretty sure we were quoted anywhere from $30-50k for 7 indoor units and 3 outdoor stations. Ended up going with one of the cheaper options and after the MA HEAT loan (max $25k 0% 7yr one time use per family per house) pretty much all of the up front cost was refunded by tax season

Yes to faster playback, no to skip silence. But does have sleep mode timer

If they stop making dumb fuck choices, they can rejoin the rest of the USA. See Georgia