Hi there! I’m a newbie with an Omlet — and love it. It is easy to install, quiet, opens horizontally, and has three automatic options (solar, self-programmed, and manual). The options are incredibly important to me. Right now, I’m using manual so I can train my flock (they have been in the coop for a week getting used to their new home). Later, I’ll switch over to a self-program. This will allow me to decide the best times for opening and closing, keeping predators in mind. One day I might do solar (which relates to dusk and dawn where you live). This is all to say that its flexibility was a huge appeal to me. Good luck with your decision making!