As far as I know, ISOFIX or LATCH does not offer any additional safety in itself. It only makes the installation easier and fool proof than other methods. You may want to check out my child seat review thread
here.
Your review was very nice :) Guess it will help my decision process
If budget permits, I would strongly recommend Graco, Chicco and the likes for your child. Most of them can be installed both rear and forward facing (typically when the child turns 2 years). I am somehow very apprehensive of unknown Chinese products in the safety area.