Prt standard vs prt alpha

[msantos]

beside the price what are the differences btw the standard and alpha?

are the cut times the same or does it take longer with the standard?

[mikejohn]

The difference between the 'new' standard and the alpha is only the control box and the motors.
Everything else is the same.
This (http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/show.cgi?tpc=312&post=34252#POST34252) thread may be of interest.
It is not conclusive, but does give you some idea of what to expect.

Vaccum hold down, or clamps/screws, router or spindle, are similar decisions for either machine.

...........Mike

[gerald_d]

This thread (http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/312/12795.html) also has some comparative speed info.

[mikejohn]

I guess I need to search more carefully!!