GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?

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GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?

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I ordered one on 1 March, no word on ship date yet. Anyone know when they will start shipping? I understand that a few are out there and being used. If you have one, can you share your impressions?
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Re: GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?

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Haven't seen or heard of anyone using it yet. Seems a bit overpriced for its payload capacity of 28lbs. The Celestron AVX, a very well known mount with a proven track record has a rating of 30lbs for less than half the cost.
With that said, I do own an iOptron ZEQ25 for my solar rig and it is a great mount.
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According to iOptron site they have yet to arrive so there will be a while before anyone can comment on it.
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Re: GEM28ec, anybody using one yet?

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If those New Ioptrons work as well as my IEQ 30 Pro (discontinued) and my GEM 45 then you will have a winner. The GEM 45 is half the weight of the CGEM II and handles 5 more pounds and that is impressive.

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