Herpstat Pro Question

I decided I'm going to buy a Herpstat Pro with some of the money I got from graduation and my birthday, but I have a question about which bundle I should get. Spyder Robotics sells package #1 as just the Herpstat Pro and package #2 includes the Herpstat Pro with the wiring cables that allow you to hook it up to the computer.

Is the bundle with the computer cables worth it? It's like an extra $70 to do the computer cable package. If anyone has any experience with either, please let me know if you have a recommendation for either! Thanks!!

Mitch

I have the basic pro.

Unless you plan on being a super pro with a computer sensor and everything hooked up to the internet, I don't see there being any reason to get the USB cable package.

I use the Herpstat Pro with the Uploader Software hooked up to my incubator. I would definitely recommend it, especially if you download the latest version of the software from Dion's website (after purchasing the whole package). It gives you the peace of mind that everything is running smoothly since you can have it send updates via email and/or text message. Also, you can check your temperature (including your high and low temps) online. It's great!

I liked the idea of having an emergency email being sent to me if temps spike, but for $70.... idk??

I'm leaning towards not buying the bundle because it is a very trustworthy brand and product....

Hm...???

As I said, I have them. I have THREE!

I have not had any fails yet.

My opinion is this: I'd rather spend $70 on extra reassurance than have that off-chance of losing a clutch. To me, it's worth the extra expense.

I want to make clear that my Pros are on racks, not incubators :)

Herpstat Pro's here as well:D

I got the basic package. The messaging service only works with a certain Cell Phone carriers if I remember correctly.

The Herpstat Pro's are built like a tank, I have one controlling 5 to 6000 dollars worth of animals, and am worry free.

Whats on your incubators Heather?

Thanks for all the input so far everyone! Like I said, I really like the idea of having alerts sent to my email or phone, but this "certain carriers only" thing bothers me. My carrier isn't included.

Looks like that solves my dilemma....

Thanks again for the quick input!!! :):):)

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Originally Posted by 2kdime

Whats on your incubators Heather?

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Herpstat basics :)

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Originally Posted by Mitch21

Thanks for all the input so far everyone! Like I said, I really like the idea of having alerts sent to my email or phone, but this "certain carriers only" thing bothers me. My carrier isn't included.

Looks like that solves my dilemma....

Thanks again for the quick input!!! :):):)

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What carrier do you use? I believe more carriers were added.

Last question with this subject...

Is it bad to have one of the probes going to an incubator? Heather, you said you've only got the Pro on racks and a standalone on the incubator... Any reason why?

And I've got Cingular... Spyder Robotics only lists Verizon and Sprint...

I plan on running my incubator this coming season on a Pro.....

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Originally Posted by Mitch21

Heather, you said you've only got the Pro on racks and a standalone on the incubator... Any reason why?

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Easier... Space saver. Only need one probe per incubator, so one herpstat ND (not basic, sorry) per incubator.

Plus, I can use Herpstat Pros more in the rack areas, (more plug ins, more necessary probe points) than in an incubator.

More space saved per rack, more space saved per incubator.

Works out well for me!

Thanks again!

Happy Birthday and Happy Graduation to me!! :D Herpstat Pro, here you come!

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And I've got Cingular... Spyder Robotics only lists Verizon and Sprint...

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I just checked the list of phone carriers on the updated software and it shows:

Verizon
Sprint
AT&T/Cingular
Nextel
T-Mobile
Virgin Mobile
Rogers.ca

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Originally Posted by Mitch21

Thanks for all the input so far everyone! Like I said, I really like the idea of having alerts sent to my email or phone, but this "certain carriers only" thing bothers me. My carrier isn't included.

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I know this thread goes back a bit but if you talk to Dion he may be able to add your cell phone carrier to the list. I know he has done this in the past for people.

George