Orion is currently offering the clock driven SkyView Pro mount that I use for $379. I really like it.
Sorry I couldn't make it last night. I tended bar instead of observing. Usually I have the dark sky weekends free, but us forestry boys didn't go to the woods last week.
We have some jobs pending, but the landowners because of the economy have been reluctant to give us the final go ahead to start work. Things are getting tough out here and picking up any work is neccesary, even if it means sacrificing telescope time.
Keep at it Astromom. You'll get better every time you go out.