Here is a link to army site, supporting your point. Their concept is 1 month station-keeping ability, and 500 pound payload. GTEL [theoretically] beats these criteria, with 18 month station-keeping and 3000 pounds.
GTEL design is certainly more aesthetic than these others. Shape increases surface area exposed to sun, [although at an angle part of the day, unless tilted?] and takes advantage of lift potential from wind.
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