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Old 03-21-2011, 05:17 AM
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Based on all the opinions and research I had done, I choose the Apex. Having run it for a couple of months now, I'm really happy with my decision. I don't use it to it's full potential yet, but I can't think of what I'd need to ever do that it can't do. (not a real big lightning storm kinda guy )
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Old 03-21-2011, 05:21 AM
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Some of the PC software versions are a bit quirky but the new version 6 seems to be working good for me. I to am not using to it full potential, like Brads and his Apex. I was doing a lot of research as well at one point but got a good deal on this unit gently used and with warranty, saved a couple hundred $$$.
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Nice to hear that they are working on the software side. Are you using the Profilux as your auto top off Grizz? do you have a GHL doser?
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Some of the PC software versions are a bit quirky but the new version 6 seems to be working good for me. I to am not using to it full potential, like Brads and his Apex. I was doing a lot of research as well at one point but got a good deal on this unit gently used and with warranty, saved a couple hundred $$$.
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Nice to hear that they are working on the software side. Are you using the Profilux as your auto top off Grizz? do you have a GHL doser?
Thanks for your input
ATO is next on the list as my plans are rather complicated, I have a doser on hold for me so that is yet to come.
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Thanks Brad.....I found your past thread very helpful and informative. But you know with electronics......is there updates/new stuff out etc.....I am looking to see if I am making the right choice right now.

I am glad to hear you are happy with the Apex. The added cost of the Profilux may not be worth it if I can do everything on the Apex. Any downside to the Apex that you have found? Do you use the software?


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. Any downside to the Apex that you have found? Do you use the software?
No downside that I've found yet, and software is actually built in to the web server. Which means I can connect with my laptop, ipad or phone, as it's all OS independent.
Took me about 2 minutes to get it connected to my LAN and connect from my laptop. another 2 minutes to configure my router to port forward, allowing access from the Internet.
Programing was a breeze, so far I've only need to ask about one syntax in the support forum.
I had a question for Kurt, the owner of Neptune, and he replied to me within 10 minutes on a Saturday night.
Overall, very impressed with the product, and it saved me over 600 bucks vs a comparable Profilux setup.
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I have an APEX, an RKE and a RKL...they're all capable of performing the same functions and all have possitives and negatives.

No Proflux yet, but I may buy a P-three just to try it out...I just have a hard time justifying the expense as it is three times the $$$ to do the same things, and as any electronics go, It will be obselete just as quick as all the others.

APEX > custom progaming.
RKE > simple programing.
Proflux > mucho more $$$
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I have a Apex and I love it. Easy to use and great customer support.
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I have an APEX, an RKE and a RKL...they're all capable of performing the same functions and all have possitives and negatives.

No Proflux yet, but I may buy a P-three just to try it out...I just have a hard time justifying the expense as it is three times the $$$ to do the same things, and as any electronics go, It will be obselete just as quick as all the others.

APEX > custom progaming.
RKE > simple programing.
Proflux > mucho more $$$
Cerebra > Looks shiney...not available...yet.
Thanks for your comments cale262. I wish I knew what price the Cerebra is coming into the market at. Looks kinda cool.

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I have a Apex and I love it. Easy to use and great customer support.
Thanks Bblinks! its sure nice to have customer support for all of our equipment. Glad the Apex guys are supporting their product well...this seems to be a common factor I have noted with Apex....its a positive note that goes a long way.
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