Ecotech Marine announces third generation Radion LED light fixtures

[OrionN]

Don't you guys get it? Eco tech is constantly coming out with newer models everytime they have sucess with a new technology.

It's extremely frustrating when you spend TOP dollar for a light fixture and they come out with something better. (and Don't compare this to new cars, lights aren't cars)

Those that have generation ones or pros are left questioning why did we spend all this money when we could have waited for this one to come out.

I personally are going turned off by this approach to business. I'm sure that these lights are going to be spectacular but I wouldn't buy them in fear of a better model coming out later.

Why do you continue to waste money on something that is going to be second best later but you paid top prices this time.

All we do when we purchase there products is promote this way of developement. They are stepping forward and playing with new technology on our dime and on the flip side they're fine tuning their product.

I wouldn't have a problem with that if the price of these lights reflected there journey to creating the better light, but I can't keep buying a product from them and turn around to have then make one beetter on my hard earned dollar.

I'm not opening this up for debate, this is my opinion, I wont defend it. I just wanted to see if anyone see's it this way or am I the only one with my eyes wide open?

Why chasing the latest in Technology? If you are happy with a Radion Pro 6 months ago (it does what you wanted it to do then) then why do you have the need for a later light now?
I got 9 Radions. 4 are G1 and 5 are G2. I am happy with them and just keep them as is. If I think that I get better color with the new G3 Pro, then I will upgrade it later, in 6-8 months when the craze of upgrade is over.

If you don't like it, simple, don't buy it. I used MH for almost 15 years. Ever since LED come out, I think LED is the reef light for the future but did not think it arrived until Radion lights come out. While I cannot afford wholesale upgrade of 9 of my lights to G3 Pro (I am sure it will cost 300+ to up grade), I am likely to upgrade at least some just to see how it is in my tank.

 

[Cyril]

The only problem I have with all of this is I just bought a radion gen2 and a reeflink Christmas week (Christmas present to myself). Had I known I would've waited the 2 and a half weeks to get the gen 3. Come on!!! That's like wanting and saving up for the playstation 3 just to watch the ps 4 come rolling out two weeks later, but Sony did announce they were coming out with a new platform. I didn't hear anything from ecotech, no rumors, no hints, nothing!!!

 

[dc]

The only problem I have with all of this is I just bought a radion gen2 and a reeflink Christmas week (Christmas present to myself). Had I known I would've waited the 2 and a half weeks to get the gen 3. Come on!!! That's like wanting and saving up for the playstation 3 just to watch the ps 4 come rolling out two weeks later, but Sony did announce they were coming out with a new platform. I didn't hear anything from ecotech, no rumors, no hints, nothing!!!

:lol: This is exactly like the kindle threads I see.

Sorry it's the story of my life too. I've always heard that your computer is outdated the minute you walk out the door. Exaggeration possibly but close to the truth. You can wait forever to have the next thing that's going to be better and have nothing, or buy what you like now and just be happy with it.

 

[sbabs]

Don't you guys get it? Eco tech is constantly coming out with newer models everytime they have sucess with a new technology.

It's extremely frustrating when you spend TOP dollar for a light fixture and they come out with something better. (and Don't compare this to new cars, lights aren't cars)

Those that have generation ones or pros are left questioning why did we spend all this money when we could have waited for this one to come out.

I personally are going turned off by this approach to business. I'm sure that these lights are going to be spectacular but I wouldn't buy them in fear of a better model coming out later.

Why do you continue to waste money on something that is going to be second best later but you paid top prices this time.

All we do when we purchase there products is promote this way of developement. They are stepping forward and playing with new technology on our dime and on the flip side they're fine tuning their product.

I wouldn't have a problem with that if the price of these lights reflected there journey to creating the better light, but I can't keep buying a product from them and turn around to have then make one beetter on my hard earned dollar.

I'm not opening this up for debate, this is my opinion, I wont defend it. I just wanted to see if anyone see's it this way or am I the only one with my eyes wide open?

You can't fault a company for continuing to make a great product greater. Say want you want, or spin it how you want to, Ecotech makes the best lights and is working on improving them with each release. The G1s, G2s, pros out there, all great lights, and anyone bummed that new ones are out should not get hung up on that. As soon as I got my new Samsung Note2, the Note3 came out. It is what it is. Enjoy the great lights, and more importantly, the amazing support Ecotech provides. This is hands down, the reason to buy Ecotech.

In the end, they are a company trying to make a better product, and they will always need to release an upgraded unit. Enjoy what they are giving us.

 

[dwolson2]

Are there any upgrades proposed? It would be nice if they let people go from the g1 to the g3 for like 300, but I think you could probably sell your g1 and spend less to go to the g3.

 

[dwolson2]

Are there any upgrades proposed? It would be nice if they let people go from the g1 to the g3 for like 300, but I think you could probably sell your g1 and spend less to go to the g3.

I just looked at ecotech's site, to upgrade its:
150$ Gen2 to Gen3
250$ Gen2/Pro to Gen3 Pro
275$ Gen1 to Gen3 Pro

 

[Cyril]

I know things get outdated. Technology is always evolving, understandable. It is however unacceptable when I specifically asked if a gen 3 was coming out 3 weeks before hand and was told no because they have their policies of non disclosure on future products.

 

[xtlosx]

I know things get outdated. Technology is always evolving, understandable. It is however unacceptable when I specifically asked if a gen 3 was coming out 3 weeks before hand and was told no because they have their policies of non disclosure on future products.

You obviously don't understand how corporate America has to protect themselves from ambulance chasers. You think if you called Samsung to ask if the next Note is coming in a few weeks they would just tell you?

Come on.. just because Ecotech is really close to us vs a larger company doesn't mean they operate out of a garage anymore. They have processes and they follow them.

 

[Cyril]

You can spin it however you want a lie is a lie

 

[xtlosx]

You can spin it however you want a lie is a lie

How is it a lie? Do you also consider it a lie going to the pentagon and asking for state secrets? They know something you don't, so they have to divulge it to you? You're on the wrong side here and it's becoming quickly obvious.

Ecotech has never done me wrong, and they are a phenomenal company, their following shows it. You can always get your LEDs from China, and make sure to call them, see if they will tell you when the next gen is coming out.

 

[Cyril]

Are you honestly comparing national security to consumer products??? Hahahaha

 

[xtlosx]

Are you honestly comparing national security to consumer products??? Hahahaha

Fine, call apple and see if they will tell you when the new iPhone is coming out and what it will feature? Whatever example can slide in here. Like I said, just because EcoTech is closer to us, participates in forums etc, makes us spoiled sometimes.

They have no duty to tell us before things are officially release. Get over yourself.

 

[Cyril]

So people just show up to a store in lines out the door anxiously waiting for the newest apple product not knowing when it's coming out or are they given a heads up before hand, like a release date? Now I'm not expecting years or even months in advanced notice but weeks or days would not be such a bad thing. I bought an mp10w just because the reef link has an option for their vortech pumps to be controlled through ecosmart live. It's not operational yet but they let us know it was in the works.

 

[dwolson2]

I've called kessil before they released the 360 and asked if they were going to be making one controllable from a controller, and they said"we can't say that, but we DO.... listen to our customers..." lots of "hey just wait, the 360 is coming out soon" type of voice. If ecotech knew it would be out in two weeks, they could have said something similar to kessil.

 

[GatorAlum05]

dude, if you bought your LEDs dec1 to now, there's a rebate through ecotech.

i'm surprised you're complaining about this. if i live in long island, i'd be more annoyed with the tax everything you can touch platform.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I'm surprised everyone is still arguing about this. I get that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and debates like this galvanizes everyone's position. I know that it helps to voice your concerns to Ecotech through this forum. One would hope that they get the gist of what everyone is trying to say. A company like ecotech didn't get where they are without understanding what their customers want.

I understand the frustration of them constantly coming out with better versions of the same thing and I get that people feel the need to defend ecotech's business practices. Regardless of what side of the fence you're on, you can either support them by purchasing their products or not support them by not purchasing their products.

Nonetheless, I believe that they are fine tuning these lights to mimic what MH produce in coral growth so they can lay the debate of MH's vs LED's to rest. More importantly, their vision, whether you think it's aggressive or not is to lead the market in the best LED light available.

Time will only tell if they come out ahead or not.

 

[jeffreylam1132]

You've nailed it, Jimmy. Excellent point! +1