Jen,
Being totally unbiased on the subject.
I'd highly recommend the Gstar.
I've been using mine through a little 80mm F5 scope and the results have been terrific.
But some form of tracking is highly desirable. For under a $100 you could fit a ra drive to your mount.
Gotta get off to work Jen.
I'll get back to you tonight about it.
cs
nettie