Skywatcher has finally caught up

[MarkyD]

Looks like Skywatcher has taken note and caught up with all of those that modified their NEQ6 regarding the Belt Mod and screw lock power connector.  The New R version has both

NEQ6 R Mount

[pete_l]

Good.

Now I wonder how long it will be before they tighten up the engineering on the EQ8 and add some encoders?

[Rob63]

It has been out for quite a while now. There are a small but growing number of reviews all of which have been very positive.

I have had mine since January and am very happy with it.

See this thread for some owners comments.