I guess its not all bad - There is a simple mod to the handbox that will at least give me an autoguider port. (Im assuming a mod like this will work with the HEQ5)
http://www.andysshotglass.com/SVP_Op_intro.html
I can then just use my Celestron neximage and Dell laptop, or perhaps fork out for an Orion Autoguider.
That will at least keep me busy
