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I think an AP1200 is more the competitor for the PMX.
They both have great advantages. But if the PMX is half as good as the PME then I think it would be better than the AP1200. Basically more sophisticated integration with software. The image past the meridian feature of the AP1200 was most appealling to me. But the PMX does 2 hours past the meridian which is better than what the PME does (or at least I think so).
The PMX is considerably cheaper than the AP1200. In fact that is the most obvious thing about the PMX. It represents incredible value and bang for your buck. All its competitors are way more expensive and then they throw in a bunch of expensive software.
I think the AP900 is probably a bit lesser in most respects to the PMX and the AP1200 probably higher in payload.The AP1200 is about $10,000 but then that does not include a dovetail or counterweights. These are expensive. Nor does it include expensive software like the SkyX, T-Point, Precision PE etc. So PMX probably fits in between AP900 and AP1200 with neither being an exact competitor.
Lets face it either PMX or AP would be awesome. AP MAch 1 though is light weight in load capability and in a different class and really can't be compared for this reason.
You could probably run a 14 inch scope easily with the PMX perhaps even a Planewave CDK17. Yet to be seen in practice though. AP1200 should handle a CDK17 easily.
Greg.
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