You have it right in those photos, they just moved the banjo.

I've broken two XTR outer carbon cage plates without significantly bending the aluminum inner plate. I wish there was an option I was fully stoked...

Yeah, I definitely think that Shimano's derailleurs don't hold up as well to getting tweaked as higher-end SRAM stuff. But SRAM's clutches wear out...

I'd be interested in the mini fridge if you happen to be in Seattle.