@ PolyReef
I have been a Reef-tech user for a little over a year..let me see if I understand your concerns correctly. O..by the way im going to number them 1.2.3...but i was born and raised in the USA..half Italian and other half is all mutt.
1) The cord length. I do agree the cord could be a little longer from the power supply side to the lamp. Is it a show stopper? No... its a standard off the shelf power supply so you get what you get. I suppose they could order them special..but how long is long enough? everyone has different length needs for their application.
2) Software..here is where I had some frustration also. my 2011 model (or 2010 model as you like to call it) does everything it was described to do..it does sunrise, sunset, moving clouds, storms, moon phase....so yes im happy with it...2012 software..they are finishing it up..hope to see it complete soon..but currently i can change all channels individually, have it ramp up and down by itself throughout the day.
3) Power output..i think you complained about this when you said its only good for a fish tank..please look at the photos I posted on page one..thats my tank after using this lamp for a year...i think enough said there.
4) You think people are not who they say they are...maybe your right? I have no idea..i do see alot of people posting on there with only a handful of posts (you included)...but i have no idea..your guess is as good as mine.
5) you want to trade your reeftech light for a radion? SOMEONE TAKE THIS AND RUN..honestly..as long as the lights hes giving you are in working order..take it and run.
hope i helped clear some of this up..now lets see and hear some other people experiences with this light.
Thanks,
Rob