Ioptron Minitower pricing up

[gel]

$799.00 US,check out thier online website for more info
iOptron Online (http://www.ioptron.com/merchantmanager/index.php)

[TrevorW]

Well isn't that typical thought we'd be getting something good for a reasonable price but now by the time it's shipped to Oz it works out more expensive than an Skywatcher HEQ5 pro mount.

[acropolite]

If you look at the spec on the posted link you'll find its a new model. The cheapo with flouro colours (https://www.ioptron.com/merchantmanager/index.php?cPath=1_7)is still available at $243.



Minitower Specs.
Precision engineered altazimuth mount
25+8 Ib. Payload
Highly portable--all components in one carrying case
Dual-scope setup
Metal worm & gears
1.5” full-height stainless steel tripod
SmartStar® GoTo technology
Internal GPS
130,000 object database
ASCOM/planetarium program compatible
Easy 3-point level adjustment
Automatic over-current protection
Automatic clutch protection
Comes standard with AC & DC adaptors,
counterweight, and alloy case

[TrevorW]

You don't get those spec's in the Flouro model