To be honest, that's how much you can get the AT900 Power from Hong Kong, do you have any friends or relatives travelling to Hong Kong anytime soon?
I bought an AT900 Technique for HK$1,299 with BG68Ti and a Yonex grip last weekend, the AT900 Power is the same price.
Nevermind then, I thought you were talking about USD, anyhow, if you don't mind head heavy rackets, you should go with the AT700, because I find the shaft of the AT500 not stiff enough.
No it doesn't. At least not any easier than AT500, which is quite durable racket in my opinion. 4U versions might crack easier, but 3U is a safe bet anyway.