Excellent review Roger.
I think like Greg has said though, saying costs are equal is probably not fair on the Polarie. I don't know anyone else who has bought a $500+ geared head to use for the Polarie.
I use 2 484RC2 ball heads (one under the Polarie, one for the camera on the Polarie).
I would recommend also, looking at the Polar Meter for the Polarie - a far easier and quicker method to align (it sits on the hot shoe) and doesn't require the ghastly polar scope. And it's only $60.
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