In fact I was happy with eTrade for many years. They wouldn't let me buy ZIOP without broker's assistance and that cost me DEARLY one day. Once I transferred to Fidelity and started using Active Trader Pro I realized how weak Power eTrade Pro is. Then when I tried to transfer to TD I started familiarizing myself with their Strategy Desk, which has even more features than Fidelity. Bottom line is I don't think I can stomach going back to eTrade, but I can't stomach Fidelity's commisions either.
Don't mean to whine, just looking for what works for others...