Zwickm Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Wow! Anyone here anything beyond this video? Not much detail... https://youtu.be/gkR3LE8-A4g Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 No but I like!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reefnjunkie Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Cuttlefish was telling me about this-APEX is in trouble if what I heard is true. Not for us die hands like myself that have 8 energy bars and near Y every add on component Neptune makes but for those new to controllers and just getting into them, it's going to be tough beating the usability, easability and functionality-I'm surprised it took so long for real competitors to Digital Aquatics and Neptune. There's more than these guys coming on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) comes out on my birthday...I think its a sign Seems like they have been working on it since 2011... Thats sort of alarming Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Edited May 20, 2016 by PowderBlue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Bout time APEX felt some heat! I am in way too deep with APEX but this will be intriguing.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramy Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I had heard of this but did not realize it was so close to production =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexinverts Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I agree that Neptune could lose some market share if this thing really does all that it appears to be advertising and doesn't require entering code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 While I really do Like vertex, and seeing some more competition on the market will help towards more innovative developments in the products currently out there to keep their cutting edge, I'm not going to drop a ton of money to switch from Apex. I also do like the programming aspect of the Apex as any software developer knows it allows enhancement from ones creativity opposed to a simple button or preset function that has limited purpose. Pretty Cool looking though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 While I really do Like vertex, and seeing some more competition on the market will help towards more innovative developments in the products currently out there to keep their cutting edge, I'm not going to drop a ton of money to switch from Apex. I also do like the programming aspect of the Apex as any software developer knows it allows enhancement from ones creativity opposed to a simple button or preset function that has limited purpose. Pretty Cool looking though! True Exodus, the programming is key. However, I do love that it is open source and that they claim you can write your own apps! That is one huge plus. The APEX programming is so limited and frustrating sometimes. Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 The problem for new controller companies is the foothold that Neptune has in the market. I haven't ever met an unhappy apex owner and unless they have a Jr., most probably won't switch. I personally have to much invested in mine and have no reason to switch, my apex works perfectly. That said, I hope to see other controllers come to the market for those people just starting, more choices and hopefully good working ones at a more affordable price. Competition will also be good for existing Neptune customers, maybe more expansion and lower prices to stay competitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I haven't ever met an unhappy apex owner and unless they have a Jr., And now that they jacked up the amount of components allowed on the newest fw release, I would suspect most Jr. owners are happy, I am anyways 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboys Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 They were showing this off at the 2013 manca show. Doesn't seem like it would take another three years to produce this item. I know it will be expensive and I won't be the on the block to own one. When a product takes that long to come to market it freaks me out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 They were showing this off at the 2013 manca show. Doesn't seem like it would take another three years to produce this item. I know it will be expensive and I won't be the on the block to own one. When a product takes that long to come to market it freaks me out.Thats what i was thinking, i found an article on it from 2011! Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Looks like I'll be sending back my apex and giving the cerebra a try. It's supposed to be available next month and my tank is far from being ready for water anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I want to see the price if the vertex Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I found a link saying it will be anywhere from 600 to 1k depending on add ons. Not many details out yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ouch lol id have to go apex for that much. 550 is a stretch for me Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I found a link saying it will be anywhere from 600 to 1k depending on add ons. Not many details out yet. i feel that's pretty cheap for it being Vertex.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 i feel that's pretty cheap for it being Vertex.... Not bad at all considering vertex build quality. A full blown apex is just as much if not more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uliulimaka Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I personally am happy to see them take a bit more time working out the bugs before bringing it to market. Too many times companies rush products out and let us figure out the bugs. I haven't owned a controller yet. The programming aspect of them scared me off. Yet I am really interested in the vertex. Seems like it has a very easy to use inteface with the ability to explore app writing as well. Will be interesting to see the reviews and comments after it has been released! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboys Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Time can be good but it's been five years and I don't think anyone has seen a working version yet. Trust me I hope it's the best thing since slices bread but I have to many things get talked about for years then to either be duds or never even make it to market. But here is to hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadAShark Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 They were showing this off at the 2013 manca show. Doesn't seem like it would take another three years to produce this item. I know it will be expensive and I won't be the on the block to own one. When a product takes that long to come to market it freaks me out. I'll consider it if it's under $500, though I highly expect it will be more expensive than that. If it really, really can get my job done better than an apex, I'll get it for my upcoming tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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