Radion Gen 4 Pro

[fredro]

Thats what i was thinking... I almost pulled the trigger on the Gen 3 at 10% off but then i was thinking the 4 might be coming out in September

Well, September is almost over and it looks like the Vectra M/L1 was the only showpiece at Macna this year, so I think it's safe to say the G4 Radion is gonna be a little down the road.

 

[reefwiser]

I asked this question at MACNA. An there is no current plan to upgrade to version 4 yet.

 

[flanole]

Can't believe I am saying this, but I am glad to hear there is no Gen 4 in the near future. I just bought the upgrade kit to go from Gen 2 to Gen 3 Pro for three fixtures.

 

[danrobberg]

I wouldn't be surprised if the next version was a complete redesign. Maybe that's why it's taking longer. They may have gone as far as they can with the current design and want to do a complete reboot. For those that say they won't do that to their customers who would want to upgrade older versions to the 4, look what Apple did with the iPhone 5. How many millions of iphone ports were in the world then all of the suddon none of them would work with the new lightning Jack or whatever it is called. I le the idea of spreading the diodes out into smaller clusters. This is why I chose a ghl Mitras over the radion.

 

[Rwelsh]

I wouldn't be surprised if the next version was a complete redesign. Maybe that's why it's taking longer. They may have gone as far as they can with the current design and want to do a complete reboot. For those that say they won't do that to their customers who would want to upgrade older versions to the 4, look what Apple did with the iPhone 5. How many millions of iphone ports were in the world then all of the suddon none of them would work with the new lightning Jack or whatever it is called. I le the idea of spreading the diodes out into smaller clusters. This is why I chose a ghl Mitras over the radion.

Apple did have converter ports though so very few products where actually worthless

IF ecotech do go with redesign of the product, i expect at least the powersupply to be the same and therefore being able to buy a cheaper upgrade if needed.
That being said though, it would screw over lots of people who have been expecting this as ecotech has made it a bit of a standard to be able to upgrade products to newer versions. They would risk loosing customers if they did this as many stick with ecotech because they are already use ecotech products, if they need to fork out a brand new unit instead of an upgrade they might think twice.

 

[reefer roman]

I spoke with ecotech last week and they told me that they could no longer upgrade the current radion lighting. It has reached it's final point at Gen 3 pros. There is not another upgrade coming for the light in the current platform. They would not confirm or deny that there is a new light in the making. I would think since they have purchased Ai that they would try to utilize both companies technology to ''reinvent'' the platform by which both companies use.

 

[shingo43]

I hope G4 will have wifi compatibility, who doesn't have wifi now.

 

[Rwelsh]

I spoke with ecotech last week and they told me that they could no longer upgrade the current radion lighting. It has reached it's final point at Gen 3 pros..

Anyone from ecotech care to confirm this? That Gen3 pro is the last one of the series and wont be upgradable?

I find it strange that someone from ecotech would tell you that without it being public knowledge yet. Are you sure you undersood them correctly?

 

[brainchild24]

+1

I would also like to hear if there is a new platform ecotech will release as I am in the middle of a rebuild, and the last thing on the list are my lighting options.

 

[Wombat_101]

Well marine depot is listing the XR30w pro as discontinued so looks like a new model should be coming soon. They do not list the XR30w non-pro as discontinued though. I will hold off until another month to see what happens.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idProduct=EM58481&child=EM58491

 

[05cummins]

If you look at first line of listing it redirects you to XR30w Gen 3 pro

 

[maxxII]

Well marine depot is listing the XR30w pro as discontinued so looks like a new model should be coming soon. They do not list the XR30w non-pro as discontinued though. I will hold off until another month to see what happens.

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem.aspx?idProduct=EM58481&child=EM58491

From your link:

EcoTech Marine Radion XR30w Pro LED Light Fixture Information


EcoTech Marine A newer version of this product can be found at EcoTech Marine Radion Gen3 Pro:http://www.marinedepot.com/EcoTech_Marine_Radion_XR30w_Gen3_Pro_LED_Light_Fixture_20_Inch_LED_Light_Fixtures-EcoTech_Marine-EM58600-FILTFILDTN-EM58700-vi.html

You're confusing the Gen2 Pro, (what you linked to), and the Gen 3 Pro, (still for sale)

 

[brainchild24]

I guess no change in model...

 

[Wombat_101]

good catch maxxII, I just saw the discontinued and never looked further down the page.

 

[maxxII]

It's all good. I've made similar mistakes myself....

 

[denisejoelrod]

:eek1:I went Reefapalooza Orlando WOW! I had such a great time.The word is Echo Tech is going to announce the gen 4 at macna in San Diego.

 

[Salty150]

:eek1:I went Reefapalooza Orlando WOW! I had such a great time.The word is Echo Tech is going to announce the gen 4 at macna in San Diego.

OK, so that is September 9th-11th.

I assume availability will then be in January 2017?

 

[JTMK]

And I assume the price will be comparable to the kessil AP 700? Looks like I will have to purchase one last MH bulb...:-(

 

[Salty150]

And I assume the price will be comparable to the kessil AP 700? Looks like I will have to purchase one last MH bulb...:-(

Hope not, hoping the pricing is the same.

 

[twinturbo11]

Hey guys, any new rumors on the gen 4s ? :bounce3: