Is AquaNotes worth it?

[NeveSSL]

Hi all!

I am probably going to get an AC Jr. soon. I was wondering if you guys thought it was worth it to get the full version of AquaNotes?

I would like the WebServer and email alarm functions (even though I'd have to leave a computer on 24/7... more electricity... heh), but I was wondering what all you guys who have the full version have found useful or pointless?

Thanks!

Brandon

 

[chris31]

acctually i requires less energy to leave your computer on during the day then it takes to turn it on and off. I know it sounds stupid but its true

 

[NeveSSL]

Do you have an article explaining that?

I only use my desktop every once in a while, though... maybe once every three days... so that makes a difference in the electricity bill. I may build a new one, though, and try to make it as efficient as possible.

Brandon

 

[ambaratur]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10178506#post10178506 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by chris31
acctually i requires less energy to leave your computer on during the day then it takes to turn it on and off. I know it sounds stupid but its true

This is not true unless your computer has a sleep mode thereby negating the ability of the computer to respond to conditions in the tank.

 

[WaterKeeper]

That is why I constantly work at developing a fuel cell powered computer running off the methane generated by my tank.

 

[NeveSSL]

Or your own methane...

:lol:

Brandon

 

[szwab]

i think it's well worth it. if youre not sure download the light version and see what you think.

 

[virginiadiver69]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10179043#post10179043 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NeveSSL
Or your own methane...

:lol:

Brandon

Or hot air.

 

[NeveSSL]

Yeah, I'll definitely start with the light version, needless to say. I will probably ultimately wait and see what happens with his "recent purchase". (with him being Curt) If you don't know what I'm talking about, head over to aquariumcontrollers.com and check the news from June 4th.

Thanks for the replies.

Brandon

 

[drummereef]

Re: Is AquaNotes worth it?

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10178357#post10178357 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by NeveSSL
Hi all!

I am probably going to get an AC Jr. soon. I was wondering if you guys thought it was worth it to get the full version of AquaNotes?

I would like the WebServer and email alarm functions (even though I'd have to leave a computer on 24/7... more electricity... heh), but I was wondering what all you guys who have the full version have found useful or pointless?

Thanks!

Brandon

If you want to access Aquanotes from the internet, you will need a computer running XP Pro, an ethernet connection, and Aquanotes Full Edition. If this isn't your concern, then the Lite version will work for basic programming.

 

[NeveSSL]

Thanks for the reply.

Internet access and email alarms are why I would get it.

I think I'm gonna wait, though.

I also think Curt has put a ban on selling the AC Jr.s for less than $249. I can't find it discounted anywhere now. Oh well...

Brandon

 

[drummereef]

Gotcha. Just make sure when you get it you have a computer that runs XP Pro. You need to the web server (IIS) function to be able to use the web access.

 

[NeveSSL]

Gotcha... thanks!

Brandon

 

[drummereef]

No prob. :thumbsup: