I cant say what a stock 441C is like but in a ported form its a pleasure to use and a joy to have as a work saw,these new electronic control systems are a huge change in the way we do owh work weather it for pleasure or as a occupation they are a very welcome step forward.
If you go the 441C i would recommend the wrap model,twin bumper spikes and roller chain catcher,high out put oiler,stiffer AV springs,large clutch cover and if you dont like the full wrap handle just change it to a standard handle.
This is a vid of a stock 441 and a ported 441C and a stock 460.
[video=youtube;epG-kuAGRyI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epG-kuAGRyI[/video]
Then a stock 460,ported 441C,stock 660 BB Kit and a ported 660 with a 28'' bar in hard wood.
[video=youtube;Z3DoQd_Otp0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3DoQd_Otp0[/video]