yea i was in the same boat, but for the price difference i just got the T-8, still working on setting up temps and stuff, but all with in limits, just fine tuning the RHP's and tryin to get them setup to ramp up a bit at night because it gets cooler in my room at night while im at work. but lowest ive seen is 77 on edge where the thermometer is, but i have the other side empty and all the settings the same with a thermometer in the middle under the panel and it was sticking around 80, still might suspend the probes for my herpstat a little lower so i dont have to worry about it and such but dont really want anything dangling in the enclosure or anywhere he might block it. humidity levels are great in there 60-66%.. havent had to mist at all, had to wipe the glass today tho cuz there was condensation on the lower corner.