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HEQ5 is sufficient, but don't discount the AVX purely because of an external cable...it's coiled and hugs the mount (no clue why it had to be outside!), otherwise the mount is nicely finished, with adjustment knobs much more functional than the bog standard SW ones. Personally I prefer the Celestron software too, but be aware that the All Star for Southern Hemisphere is still in testing. The other thing in its favour is the captive power cord - it has a screw thread for the included cable (although any other 2.1mm will work too). It also has an additional AUX port.
The power cable on my EQ6 irritates me...it sticks out and dangles all over the shop getting in the way of the handset cord. Easy to fix, but a bit of thoughtless design.
EQ6 of either variety are significantly heavier.
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