It seems to me from the discussion that there would be a market for both the "computerized hive" and the "standalone apidictor" depending upon the way one managed his/her beekeeping operation, whether the person was a sideliner a commercial beekeeper or a hobbyist, and what the priorities of the person are as well as their level of experience with beekeeping. It's easy to conceive that there would be a market for both. One might start out (get their feet wet) with an apidictor and then later graduate to more advanced technology. It would seem to me that a modernized version of the apidictor would be a step and the progression of applying more and more advanced electronics and technology to beekeeping operations. I wouldn't disparage the apidictor just because it doesn't do everything if what it does is worthwhile. It is just one worthwhile point in a progressing continuum. Again, it may be worthwhile to a (one) part of the market and not to another. I for one feel that an inexpensive standalone apidictor would be worth having and using while I'm "waiting" for the fancy "cadillac" to become available. Just my 2 cents worth. Layne Westover, College Station, Texas, U.S.A.