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meade apo/ vs orion

Started by cysmarc, 02/20/2006 03:22PM
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Posted 02/20/2006 03:22PM | Edited 02/20/2006 03:22PM Opening Post
itz marcus
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Hi,
Seems like Meade is putting out a new apo (127 mm triplet f7.5). What is Meade's track record on new products?
I had a really bad :C experience with the etx 105. It works great now, after 3 returns and a supercharge, but it was VERY frustrating sad to deal with Meade.
For that alone I'm willing to save and wait for Orion to come out with a 120mm ed(rather than save for a Meade) since they have a great customer service reputation.
I would only consider Meade because this scope seems to be a true apo.
Does anyone have an opinion about the quality of Meade as compared to Orion optics and Meades track record on new products?
Thanx

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Posted 02/20/2006 05:40PM #1
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Itz,
I think you've got it figured out. Meade service is just plain terrible, and Orion is just plain superb.
That alone tells you what you need to know. -Kurt Horsley
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Posted 02/20/2006 06:37PM #2
Ivan Gastaldo
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Itz, even though my main scope is a Meade, and I love it, I would say STICK TO ORION... you won't be sorry... wink


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Posted 02/20/2006 09:08PM #3
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Why not just get an Orion ED-100? You won't lose THAT much and you'll be with Orion.

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