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The CPC range from Celestron is better compared with a LX200 Meade scope. Though it is priced in Australia closer to the LX90 model. I have an LX90 scope and I find it portable around my house and backyard. Its also fairly easy to transport to dark sites and is very quick to setup.
Alt/Az fork mounts will give you some imaging ability but to really take advantage you will need a good wedge. This then introduces polar alignment etc. Also its not as portable with the Wedge. In Alt/az mode I can carry the entire setup from inside the house to outside in one step. With the wedge this is more weight to carry and a bit tricky to carry.
I have a sliding door and this makes it more tricky. If i had a proper double door i might be able to wheel it out using a trolley or something similar. There are number of trolley designs on the MAPUG group website to consider.
If i could have afforded it i would have gone the CPC800 or LX200, but I got a very good deal on a 2nd hand LX90. There are some great deals on 2nd hand gear in Australia at the moment on Lx90's and LX200's. The optics on my LX90 look quiet good.
Remember when you buy used you will get a better deal on accessories. People usually throw in there accessories quiet cheaply in order to sell the scope. It would be best to visit the seller and ask to demo the scope b4 purchase.
Regards
Fahim
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