Richard,
Congratulations on your purchase, I hope you enjoy the mount. Yes it is a little noisier than my EQ6 but it certainly is not in the same price range. When you are out at night it does not seem too bad. Looks good with your tube on it. I should post an image of mine with the Evolux, it looks mean
Both the computer control and phone control are good, I have connected it with Cartes du Ciel which worked great. I am going to purchase SharpCap Pro so I can plate solve the SCP.
Brisbane weather is going to be bad for the next couple of weeks so not too much I can do for now