Barlow Vs Powermate

[gman (Grant)]

Call me dumb but I need to be explained what the real difference is between a Barlow lens and a Powermate.
My brain tells me that they basically perform the same function

Please, I need to be enlightened

[madtuna (Steve)]

http://www.bintel.com.au/TVPowermates.html

This is from the Bintel site and somewhat explains the difference

[gman (Grant)]

Thanx Steve,
That link was exactly what I was looking for, laymans terms of there differences.
Looks like a powermate is on the shopping list

[madtuna (Steve)]

no probs mate...I have the 4x and it's brilliant.

[AlexN]

I'll back up steve, I have the 5x 1.25" and its one of my favorite astro toys! Build quality compared to the cheapie >$30 barlows around is... Astronomical...