Radions

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  1. Devon

    Devon Astrea Snail

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    I was thinking about buying a set of Ecotech Radion's. Do you have to have a computer to use them? I'm torn between the Radion's and Vega's. I know you don't need a computer for the Vega's due to the wireless controller. Please give feed back if you have experience. Thank you :)
     
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  3. leialittle

    leialittle Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    You don't have to have a PC, but you can customize it more with one.
     
  4. Reef2Keep

    Reef2Keep Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Yeah, you can run it without a computer, but will be limited to the preset color temps installed on the unit. However, I'm not sure how you would program your start/end times? Regardless, if you're looking for advance customization (sorta a big sell for the Radion), you'll def need a computer.
     
  5. Chris!

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    +1, you don't need one, but ultimately you will want one...... but from the looks of it you probably have a computer since it doesn't say your typing this from your (insert mobile device here). You don't have to keep the radion hooked to a computer, and as long as your happy with the settings you don't need to hook it to a computer again so the need for one is quite minimal really.
     
  6. Vizzle1717

    Vizzle1717 Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I post here using my iPhone all the time and it never says anything about mobile
     
  7. Reef2Keep

    Reef2Keep Purple Spiny Lobster

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    This is true, you could borrow a computer, set up the radion, and be done with it. HOWEVER, finding the right graph (for you) is the tricky and potentially time consuming part...but also the fun ;D

    AI's are also awesome units, and were my 2nd choice, so don't really tortue yourself over this. You should be quite happy with either one!
     
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  9. Devon

    Devon Astrea Snail

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    Can you use a tablet?
     
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    If it is a windows tablet/ has a usb port you should be able to but you need the port to communicate or you would have to buy a wireless (I believe for gaming systems) connector to get the radion to connect over the net.