Orbit Sprinkler Controller

My box sprinkler broke and I was wondering if it was a good idea. It is also complete this box or just an add on. Please help. So you get this box or http://cgi.ebay.com/Intelli-Sense-Sprinkler-Controller-Timer-12-Station-/280484527314?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item414e2e3cd2. So what is the service on it after 2 years of age.

I viiewed video on Intelisense (WeatherMax) controller. This type of treatment is relatively new on the market. There's an article in the San Francisco newespaper 2 years ago talks about what type of controller and worth reading: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg ... It seems like a good deal fairly, I expect expect aa common controller to 12 stations to run at least $ 75 or more retail. Toro parent of this company is a large and reputable company with multiple lines of irrigation products. I wonder if this award this controller has been replaced by a newer model so the market. The Orbit show you only 2 programs on what constitutes a serious disadvantage. It limits you if you need to run some stations on Monday and Wednesday, but others on Tuesday and Thursday for example. Orbit is a new model of their new program 3 that is better. (6 station, but no remote cost $ 36 at Home Depot). Note you need a controller to complete 12 stations operating 12 valves? By the way there is nothing wrong with the controllers sold at Home Depot or Lowe's to use a home owner. Another much do you water the lawn or just brush or drip irrigation. Consider your needs before buying. Controllers do not decompose easily, I saw some old out there that look like antiques, but still good race, just do not have all the latest features. Call the company cost of service after 2 years.

Orbit is a very good brand, but you can do better than that much. I would recommend a controller by Hunter http://www.sprinkler.com/lawn-sprinkler- ...
They have an excellent warranty, and their controllers in order to last longer than the warranty. Their customer service is great, and the controllers are easy to program. Do you need 12 zones? If so, I recommend the Pro-C Controller Hunter http://www.sprinkler.com/lawn-sprinkler- ...

Whatever you choose, DO NOT do anything that is used or that you get from Home Depot, Wal-Mart or any other retail store. Make sure you are shopping in a store irrigation contractor (as the links I gave you).

Good luck!