Pay for aperture, not electronics - Sky Watcher 12in. Flextube 300P Collapsible Dobsonian Telescope S11740

I started out with a 4" MAK go-to electronics. The go-to feature was nice, but I could never see DSO. After long debate between the SW and Meade 12" dob collapsible, I went with SW. Transportation is a breeze with this SW. The 3-pole truss design is stronger than I imagined. The scope holds culmination for the night, longest was 6 hours so far. I threw away the factory eye pieces as I have a complete set of Explore Scientific 82* which I highly recommend. The primary mirror isn't a Zambuto it works quite well for my needs. There are a few phone/tablet apps that assist with star hopping on your way to the DSO's. I also added a Telrad finder and kept the original finder. Both work really well in unison. I added a 12v fan to the bottom of the main mirror and also a light shroud to the open truss. Only downside was the focuser, changed the SW out with a Moonlite focuser and this telescope is a dream to use now. With the tube collapsed, it will fit in the back seat while the base goes in the bed of my truck.