Marcel,
Since you have plenty of room to transport your equipment, the other differences are this: 1. Price.
2. Physical size, I've seen plenty of people trying to manhandle a 12" solid tube Newt. It looks painful!!
My 12" LB feels like setting up a scope half its size!
Whether you choose the Meade, Skywatcher or G.S.O Truss or strut scopes, they're a better deal than the solid tubes.
