I doubt you'll find anyone who has seen both models run. I own a Meteor and am very happy with it's performance and what it cost me. Looks like you'll get a bit more X/Y/Z travel range with the Meteor (26+" x 50+" x 5"). The CNCs from Probotix (made in the USA) come with a PC running Linux and use LinuxCNC as the control software. They have a raw MDF bed leaving you to come up with your own clamping/hold-down strategy. You can use a router, or a spindle (recommended if you do much 3D carving).
Their Z-axis design is unique and may cause the need for some careful clamping consideration.
I can't speak to the High-Z S1000 as I'd never seen one until you mentioned it.
4D
Their Z-axis design is unique and may cause the need for some careful clamping consideration.
I can't speak to the High-Z S1000 as I'd never seen one until you mentioned it.
4D