Id much rather use a PC/laptop which is easy to use and I already own, than having to buy hardware that will only work on that unit. Other companies have tried similar stuff, always flopped. Controller looks goof though.
TBH, I don't know why Quark came out with another 1/10th scale ESC when the MM is most likely better spec'd and better priced. I hope they brought some nice features to the table to make it a worthwhile choice. IMO, Quark should instead concentrate on a true 1/8th scale car ESC with big cell counts (~10-12s), big current ratings (~200A), plentiful features, USB programming, and competitive price instead - that's where the market is a little weak.
The Supernova and balancer looks an awful lot like a Hyperion clone. And the specs sound about the same too. One thing they don't mention is if you can program the CC/CV threshold...