I just pick up my etx, incl tripod, walk 3 meters into my backyard, put it
down, switch it on,
and I am ready for viewing. now that did not take 3 minutes, did it? :-)
point is not time though, but portability, a 10" reflector is a BIG scope for
some folks to
carry around.
--
md


There is not doubt that prior to purchasing a 10 inch DOB, one should check it
out and see if it too big.

Concerning the ETX, it does depend on which model, the 125 with a tripod is
probably more awkward to move than a 10 inch F5 Newt OTA, at least that was my
experience.

jon