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The difference between the EQ mounts is their payload capacity, tracking accuracy and of course price. Forget anything below an EQ5, as cheap mounts provides a false economy (you will soon have to upgrade if you want to do AP work).
HEQ5 or NEQ6 Pro are the current crop of entry level AP mounts. They can be had for 1200-1500 and are reasonably portable. From there, you can spend the equivalent of a small car to get a monster sized EQ mount.
If you get a chance go to a star party and see the different mounts and ask lots of questions re set up etc.
The other advantage of HEQ5/EQ6 mounts is that they can be tethered to a computer, so setting up can be made easier.
Bo
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