Anyone know what Neptune Systems big announcement is going to be?

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No. They figured "everybody already has one" or they can use their phones or tablets but there is a new display to buy as an add-on, less than $100 now.

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Ok, so what happens when there is a power outage and I have my tank running off a generator (but not my router/modem). You wont be able to connect to the new apex/fusion to be able to shut down lights and other pumps/reactors that don't have to be running during that time
 
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My biggest thing that I hate about the new apex is that the new EB832 is not backwards compatible and WON'T work with our existing Apex...

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They're smart. If they made it backwards compatible, then the majority of the people would only buy the new EB832 instead of the complete shiny package. It's all about the money. $800 is a lot of money especially if you already own the Apex Classic. Is there enough innovation in this upgrade to motivate Apex Classic users to do a complete upgrade? :no:
 
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Ok, so what happens when there is a power outage and I have my tank running off a generator (but not my router/modem). You wont be able to connect to the new apex/fusion to be able to shut down lights and other pumps/reactors that don't have to be running during that time
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It creates its own wifi so, yes, you can connect without your home router running. (Assuming your at home.) If you were not at home, you'd be screwed either way.
 
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I don't see why they would sell that separately.
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I see your point. But things break, especially when there are more parts crammed into one unit. So, they would eventually need to sell them separately, I would think.

Since I just bought the gold, not even opened yet. Having those two things would allow me to "upgrade" at a lower price.
 
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They done took out the nerd factor and made it into a fashion statement- put a fosachi price on it. 1 please, thank you.
 
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Adding the salinity port is really a gimmick, the actual probe for it is super expensive, $125. Salinity is pretty stable unless you're making drastic water changes to your tank. I just don't see a point.
 
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Confuse said:
Adding the salinity port is really a gimmick, the actual probe for it is super expensive, $125. Salinity is pretty stable unless you're making drastic water changes to your tank. I just don't see a point.
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The conductivity probe is included in the package.
 
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The best thing to me about this new apex is the announcement for ios/android app. I hate using fusion on my phone, it just doesn't work right. and the app will work with classic apex also.
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same here, they did mention the one for IOS is going to be released first, which sucks but eh...
 
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That's cool that the IOS will work with the old apex. I'm excited about it cause I got me one of them iPhones
 
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Confuse said:
Adding the salinity port is really a gimmick, the actual probe for it is super expensive, $125. Salinity is pretty stable unless you're making drastic water changes to your tank. I just don't see a point.
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i feel the same way. I don't see the need in monitoring salinity through the apex. If you use an ATO (I think most people do) the salinity level stays pretty even. I check mine about once a week after my water change.
 
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It seems cool. But I don't think it would be worth it for anyone to upgrade. I'm not going to ditch my apex for the new one. Does anyone know when the IOS is coming out??
 
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