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The 12" truss is an excellent choice. Optics are also generally very good for the price. The difference for me would come down to portability between the Meade and Skywatcher. I own the Skywatcher and the base stands in the boot of my Subaru Forester without too much trouble. The tube when collapsed stands on the passenger seat in the back.
Anyone with a smaller car may want the Meade which breaks down into smaller parts. There are people I've heard of though that easily fit the Skywatcher into small cars if they put the base on front passenger seat. Guess this is ok if travelling to dark skies alone. May not be practical if you have a family with you though.
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