Kessil’s Aquarium Panel AP700

[tr1gger]

Kessil FINALLY getting into the panel market. About time!

Full read and details : http://reefbuilders.com/2014/05/30/...-unleashes-full-potential-dense-matrix-array/

 

[gunit]

Gah of course after I buy 2 360w for my upcoming build (which this form factor would probably be perfect for)

 

[Spoon]

That looks really nice! I bet build quality is top notch. I'm having a hard time gathering from the pictures, but is this basically 2 A360W's encased in a panel?

Without learning more about it, and what other benefits it has aside from the USB and access to an app, I would still opt for 2 A360's so the top of my tank remains much more viewable.

Edit: Of course this is just my preference, but I think it would be slick if they put knobs on it instead of the reactive buttons.

 

[sfsuphysics]

Yeah I'm wondering if it's 2 lights in a panel, or if there's more to it than that. If it's two lights in a panel how does the price compare to 2 lights. The novel thing about the "cans" is that you can place them where you want and configure them as you wish. Although I could see how this is more for those who want a more traditional "hood" look over their tank.

Also looking at the reefbuilder's site looks like there could be same fancy integration with colors and tablets/phones.

 

[Nav]

Any hint on when Kessil would launch this? I'm planning on a second light and would wait if this is coming out soon...

 

[eldiablosrt8]

apprx end of year

 

[Enderturtle]

Built in controller would be off the HOOK!!!

 

[robert4025]

Built-in controller is pretty robust. It has true WIFI built in also unlike Radion and AI that use RF. Make integration to iPad/iPhone/Droids more seamless.

I was able to played with it for a little bit and I was very very impressed. My only gripe was that Dave didn't leave one behind for me to play with a little longer...lol.

Kessil will be bringing it to our grand opening for showing!

 

[Nav]

That's cool!

 

[tankguy]

looks pretty cool

 

[Nav]

If you haven't been to Neptune recently, they have it on display and looks amazing!!

Robert told me its around $900 retail.

 

[Enderturtle]

I really like the sleek look of these lights. Cant wait for the release date.