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I agree with Fred. You'd be taking quite a risk with some of the newer players. If you look through the ASA Yahoo Group you will see owners of the smaller mount (not the larger DDM85) were having problems with it.
I myself hate being a beta tester for a manufacturer. So proven and tested with a track history of happy customers is pretty important when deciding.
Also reliable delivery times is also important.
I went through this myself when deciding between a Planewave CDK and an Orion Optics UK similar scope. I was told 4.5 month lead time from Orion Optics yet there was a guy who waited 2 years and when he got it it had a defect! Another was told by March and he still didn't have it although he did opt for an upgrade midorder. But still.
Planewave also have mounts but they are geared I think. They are more a competitor for Paramount ME and AP3600 with larger payload capacity than the Paramount.
I'd go Paramount myself. Let someone else sort out the bugs of the new gear.
As far as an AP1200 is concerned, I could be wrong, but I don't think it will do internet remote control.
In fact I am not aware of any other mount than the Paramount that does full remote internet control.
What are you planning to mount on it? Something large?
Greg.
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