hi,i am just chipping in because i am in a similar situation at the moment, looking for a small telescope...i currently have a 6" DOB, but just find it doesnt get used enough, and think it is partly due to its size....
the problem is not with the telescope, i guess i really want a 'grab and go' scope...i have been coming up with a celestron firstscope which has been promoted by the IYA...anyway it has had good reviews from what i have seen and with a finder and some accessories would probably better suit my needs.
http://origin.getprice.com.au/prodhi...ope&position=1
i would be interested if anyone here has any 1st hand knowledge of the firstscope....
cheers