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I've got the 10" skywatcher. Awesome scope. Collimation is a breeze.
The ep's are fairly generic, but they will still blow your mind.
Better ep's will blow it further.
Collapsible is definately the way to go. With an extended length of over 1.2m, it's pretty huge. But twist 3 little knobs and it's only 82cm (I just measured mine). The tube assembly removes by releasing only 2 handles. A few turns and it's sitting nice and stable on some teflon, then lift.
I use the box it came in to transport.
The base, whilst being a bit chunky should fit in most car boots.
If you get one, I strongly recommend you install a lazy susan bearing in the base. Best to get it first up and install when you put your scope up. I was lucky. My scope came from a neighbour second hand but in top condition (I also bought a barlow off him and have since bought a zoom) and he had already installed the lazy susan. I've had a chance to swivel one without and will never just assemble from stock. the bearing is a must.
I've never used a GSO, and now, don't really see the point.
I'm sure the GSO is a good scope, but having both a SW as well as a Helios Explorer, which is the earlier variant of the Skywatcher, I find them to be serious.
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