given that the one on the amazon site has increased in price, i set about to ferret out a lower price. 'quality pet supplies' has them for 116.99, free shipping. their ad is misleading, in that they still have the picture of the older model. if you click on the alphatrak, the information does indeed confirm it is the newer alphatrak 2 model. as for the test strips, i'm working on it. so far.. 'american diabetes wholesale' has them at 54.99, add shipping at 3.95 for 50 test strips if i can find them for far less will re-post. remember.. TIP of the tail, above the 'spine' if you can feel bone..you're too close to the body. ;-) dooks again, michelle [Posted in FML 7476]