Yeah Jason, I'm still into astronomy, but not to the extent that I was previously(my chemistry degree, which eventually turned out to be pre-law, was originally aiming at pre-astronomy). I see that you've been studying, and you know that "fully" multi-coated is important to avoid flare and ghost images. As JohnB. indicated, the 7mm exit pupil might not be that useful; even if your eyes might be good enough you have to be observing in a very dark area for that to come about. In most places a 5mm exit pupil should be fine, and the 8x42 Oberwerk roof prism for around $130 might be a good choice.
Although I have binoculars, they're mostly for sports and I rarely turn them to the sky. You didn't describe what your main interest was, but of course a nice telescope might be a good idea.
