Profilux vs Apex

[trilinearmipmap]

I am fairly happy with my Apex.

However it seems not quite ready as an off-the-shelf consumer product.

Particularly setting up wireless connectivity with a Mac, and doing firmware updates on a Mac, took quite a bit of research and work, installing programs on the Mac etc. And there have been a few bugs to deal with along the way, but the bugs seem gone now that I am on the latest firmware.

If you are happy tinkering around with computers, setting up networks, etc. then by all means get the Apex.

[cwatkins]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

Particularly setting up wireless connectivity with a Mac, and doing firmware updates on a Mac, took quite a bit of research and work, installing programs on the Mac etc.

I think it's recommended (I think I read this somewhere...) to ensure your PC/Mac and the Apex are all hard wired with a network cable to your switch/router when doing Firmware updates...

I put in a network jack near the tank.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

Particularly setting up wireless connectivity with a Mac, and doing firmware updates on a Mac, took quite a bit of research and work, installing programs on the Mac

there seams to be one reocurring theam here problems with a MAC need I say more

Steve

[trilinearmipmap]

I got things working with my Mac.

It just took several hours of work to get it done.

So it depends on how computer savvy you are and how much time you want to put into it.

I have moderate computer skills (ex-machine language programmer 25 years ago and haven't programmed anything since then), for those with up to date computer skills it should be easy, for those not good with computers the Apex setup can be a pain.

[doch]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

for those with up to date computer skills it should be easy, for those not good with computers the Apex setup can be a pain.

I think this holds true for all 3 of the options.

As happy as I am with my RKE, Im in the thinking mode for a controller for my tank up north (where I work) and am thinking about trying the Apex... that way, when I move out of both houses and do the big upgrade I'll have the controller that I like the best. We'll see... I may just pick up another RKE. The nice thing about trying both would be that I could also try both of the mobile apps, and have both running and know where each alarm is coming from with no thinking.

Oh, and BTW... looking at the prices online, the 2 seem to be within $10... so the price difference is negligable.