Alkatronic was priced appropriately I feel, but this one just escapes me on pricing. Even they have mentioned that calcium/magnesium isn't all that important to test nearly as frequently, but I guess that all has changed with the upcoming release of the Mastertronic. The way I see it is the manufacturer feels that calcium/magnesium aren't nearly as important (which they've been more than open about that feeling), price for those test appropriately. I run a CaRx and never really worry much about calcium/magnesium anyways so for me it's more about are those even necessary.
I'll eventually get one I'm sure, but not at $1300.
Also, sure if a poll is taken of those that will spend $1300 on a coral/fish it'll be a small percentage that would. I have a CSB, and I didn't pay the outrageous price for it. Came included in a tank breakdown (that's the only reason I have one lol). Being honest, I'd pay $1300 for a piece of equipment before doing so on a coral/fish.