Incubator Comparison/Advice

[Audbun]

I'm shopping for my first incubator and have found the following online:
Option 1: New Hova-Bator Incubator 1602N & 1611 Egg Turner $86.50 (shipping cost included).
Option 2: New Hova-Bator Genesis 1588 & 1611M Egg Turner $180.00 (does not include shipping).
Being that I'm a newbie I'm having difficulty deciding if it's worth $100 more for the Genesis.
Thoughts? Advice?? Thanks.

 

[jvls1942]

I need more info.. the model number means nothing unless we have a reference of some kind..

what you want in a bator is a fan, thermostat and turner..
the turners listed are identical..

Do each of these have all of these features? then there isn't much difference in the two.. maybe window size ??

 

[chickee]

Go with the Genesis 1588! You will be glad you did!! The factory pre-set temperature feature is well worth the extra money!! Myself and others I know have had great hatches in them

HAPPY HATCHING!

 

[juelz1380]

i was recently in the same situation.... I ended up getting the reptipro 5000 with an egg turner from ebay... it cost a total of $200 with a turner and shipping included. I just had my first hatch and considering i had no experience, it came out great! i did get an internal hydrometer when lockdown came.... out of 13 eggs that were shipped during a snow storm, i got 5 chicks so far. it has a light built in and it is a nice looking unit, cause ihave it in my dining room! much luck to u!

 

[Audbun]

Here's the detail:
Option 1: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130355551253+#ht_861wt_852
Option 2: http://www.gqfmfg.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=77

 

[chickee]

I forgot to say that I bought my Genesis 1588 from Cutler Supply online for $158.70 which included the 1611 turner. Priority mail to California was $37.50, but if you don't mind waiting a little longer you can choose UPS ground for $23.50.