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The iOptron CUBE PRO vs. The Nexstar GT Mount
      #3387005 - 10/13/09 11:38 AM

SHOWDOWN: The iOptron CUBE PRO vs. The Nexstar GT Mount

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Re: The iOptron CUBE PRO vs. The Nexstar GT Mount new [Re: Mike Loffland]
      #3387123 - 10/13/09 12:48 PM

Excellent review. I wanted to replace my SLT mount with CubePRO, however I changed my mind (after reading the review)and will eventually go for the MiniTower.
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Re: The iOptron CUBE PRO vs. The Nexstar GT Mount new [Re: Mike Loffland]
      #3387194 - 10/13/09 01:28 PM

When I saw those Coronados on the scope, I really wondered how he planned to test the goto aspects -the difficutly in finding alignment stars. Glad I read on.

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Re: The iOptron CUBE PRO vs. The Nexstar GT Mount new [Re: Gene Baraff]
      #3388373 - 10/13/09 11:52 PM

The Cube Pro is a great concept, I think when the next version is released many issues will have been resolved.

If the Cube Pro could truly hold 12 lbs. it would be a great portable mount.

I'm still holding out hope. It sounds like they got the electronics right, but need to work on the mechanics.


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