I'd agree that the Huanyang is a good option at the asking price, but if you're happy to go used, then bargains can definitely be found. I bought a couple of vector control grade Mitsubishi units, plus a Siemens Micromaster for around the £60 each mark. Sometimes takes a little patience - or luck! But I feel the playing field is a little more level in that case. Question of whether a used industrial unit is a better bet than a new Huanyang. You won't know for sure until one goes pop!

Gerry - do you have a model number for the Hitachi units people like over there? Would be a useful data point.

Graeme