whoa... ecotech quite drive?

[Chefzilla77]

OMG, I just had to post this! We just got a tip that a certain Flickr member called 'ecospy' has posted a pic of what seems to be a new VorTech pump, with a black controller!

(The following was posted by ecospy)
Is this the new VorTech QuietDrive?! Recently there was news that EcoTech Marine registered the 'QUIETDRIVE' trademark. Several days back, they slashed the price of the VorTech MP40 by $100. If this is legit, we speculate that ETM will formally launch it at the ************ ReefStock event on February 21-22, 2015.

We will try to get more info but for the mean time, feel free to grab the pic and spread it around ASAP. If this is indeed a 'spygate' (which might well be, with a Flickr username of 'ecospy' lol), the pic might get removed and we might get a take down notice from ETM.

Do you think it is real? Anyone been to ETM and verify if they have similar desks there? Are those Radion fans at the side? Let's hear your thoughts! There are two ways to join the conversation

 

[xmas_one]

I'm thinking it's going to be the same thing, but better bearings.

 

[mr_bigl]

most likely. But ill take it lol

 

[F-Dawg]

The question is would you pay $450+ for a MP40 that's quieter and has more flow patterns?

 

[Six2seven]

sounds like an iphone upgrade. Nothing to trade yours in for but if you have the extra money why not.

 

[Justkeepswimming]

The question is would you pay $450+ for a MP40 that's quieter and has more flow patterns?

Where did the $450 come from?

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Very cool. Thanks for the pic

 

[Usingthejohn]

Where did the $450 come from?

I doubt ecotech slashed prices to compete with the Gyre; rather to clear out old stock to prepare for new stock

 

[Confuse]

http://reefbuilders.com/2015/02/06/quietdrive-vortech-mp40-to-be-formally-announced-next-week/

 

[GoReef165]

http://reefbuilders.com/2015/02/06/quietdrive-vortech-mp40-to-be-formally-announced-next-week/

Shhhhh. lol

 

[SchnitzelReef]

http://reefbuilders.com/2015/02/06/quietdrive-vortech-mp40-to-be-formally-announced-next-week/

Solid state dry side??? No moving parts on the dry side would be INSANE!!! I would def sell my mp60s and upgrade if that's the case. I love the flow I get out of my Vortech pumps, but they are by far the loudest piece of equipment on my tank.

Man that is gunna be so rad!!!!

 

[xmas_one]

That's not what "solid state" means.

 

[Confuse]

I think I'll keep my noisy vortech's if that's the only improvement.

 

[pgr11]

That's not what "solid state" means.

What does it mean then? I thought solid state had no moving parts

 

[Confuse]

Science, biotches!

 

[lurking]

Solid-state electronics are those circuits or devices built entirely from solid materials and in which the electrons, or other charge carriers, are confined entirely within the solid material.[1] The term is often used to contrast with the earlier technologies of vacuum and gas-discharge tube devices and it is also conventional to exclude electro-mechanical devices (relays, switches, hard drives and other devices with moving parts) from the term solid state.[2][3] While solid-state can include crystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous solids and refer to electrical conductors, insulators and semiconductors, the building material is most often a crystalline semiconductor.[4][5] Common solid-state devices include transistors, microprocessor chips, and RAM. A specialized type of RAM called flash RAM is used in flash drives and, more recently, solid state drives to replace mechanically rotating magnetic disc hard drives. A considerable amount of electromagnetic and quantum-mechanical action takes place within the device. The expression became prevalent in the 1950s and the 1960s, during the transition from vacuum tube technology to semiconductor diodes and transistors. More recently, the integrated circuit (IC), the light-emitting diode (LED), and the liquid-crystal display (LCD) have evolved as further examples of solid-state devices.

In a solid-state component, the current is confined to solid elements and compounds engineered specifically to switch and amplify it. Current flow can be understood in two forms: as negatively charged electrons, and as positively charged electron deficiencies called holes.

The first solid-state device was the "cat's whisker" detector, first used in 1930s radio receivers. A whisker-like wire is placed lightly in contact with a solid crystal (such as a germanium crystal) in order to detect a radio signal by the contact junction effect.[6] The solid-state device came into its own with the invention of the transistor in 1947.


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[JOSE CASAS]

http://reefbuilders.com/2015/02/06/quietdrive-vortech-mp40-to-be-formally-announced-next-week/

 

[SchnitzelReef]

I think I'll keep my noisy vortech's if that's the only improvement.

Are u serious?? No moving parts in the dry side would be a HUGE upgrade. What else could u possibly ask for??...move water and poop out $100 bills? lol the ONLY downfall in my eyes is the noise coming from the Vortech pumps. The noise comes from the spinning shaft/bearings in the dry side. No moving parts = silent pump. Sign me up for a few of those bad boys.

NOW let's say it's just better bearings or stupid crap like that...no thank you

 

[Justkeepswimming]

So are people going to start whoring out their gyres now!?! I have yet to purchase one and wouldn't mind trying one out lol!

 

[Justkeepswimming]

Solid-state electronics are those circuits or devices built entirely from solid materials and in which the electrons, or other charge carriers, are confined entirely within the solid material.[1] The term is often used to contrast with the earlier technologies of vacuum and gas-discharge tube devices and it is also conventional to exclude electro-mechanical devices (relays, switches, hard drives and other devices with moving parts) from the term solid state.[2][3] While solid-state can include crystalline, polycrystalline and amorphous solids and refer to electrical conductors, insulators and semiconductors, the building material is most often a crystalline semiconductor.[4][5] Common solid-state devices include transistors, microprocessor chips, and RAM. A specialized type of RAM called flash RAM is used in flash drives and, more recently, solid state drives to replace mechanically rotating magnetic disc hard drives. A considerable amount of electromagnetic and quantum-mechanical action takes place within the device. The expression became prevalent in the 1950s and the 1960s, during the transition from vacuum tube technology to semiconductor diodes and transistors. More recently, the integrated circuit (IC), the light-emitting diode (LED), and the liquid-crystal display (LCD) have evolved as further examples of solid-state devices.

In a solid-state component, the current is confined to solid elements and compounds engineered specifically to switch and amplify it. Current flow can be understood in two forms: as negatively charged electrons, and as positively charged electron deficiencies called holes.

The first solid-state device was the "cat's whisker" detector, first used in 1930s radio receivers. A whisker-like wire is placed lightly in contact with a solid crystal (such as a germanium crystal) in order to detect a radio signal by the contact junction effect.[6] The solid-state device came into its own with the invention of the transistor in 1947.


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Now simplify this wikipedia copy n paste, for the simple minded masses... :beer: