In reply to Post #1
Not knocking 'innovation' but what is the specific advantage of integrating the screen into the handset? Once you've found and mapped your spots most of the bait boat operation is via the touchscreen (previously tablet) so why would you want to hold this in your hands when the operation is effectively 'thumb free' or does the whole handset mount onto a tripod? Your also looking down at your handset and not at a screen with the boat itself on the lake / in the foreground / perspective! In addition; thought one of the main advantages of Raymarine for bait boats was using a tablet to give you a bigger / crisper image - why go smaller / heavier - seems like a backward step for me . . . .
Not knocking 'innovation' but what is the specific advantage of integrating the screen into the handset? Once you've found and mapped your spots most of the bait boat operation is via the touchscreen (previously tablet) so why would you want to hold this in your hands when the operation is effectively 'thumb free' or does the whole handset mount onto a tripod? Your also looking down at your handset and not at a screen with the boat itself on the lake / in the foreground / perspective! In addition; thought one of the main advantages of Raymarine for bait boats was using a tablet to give you a bigger / crisper image - why go smaller / heavier - seems like a backward step for me . . . .
In reply to Post #16
The Tablet can eject from the handset which is also the receiver box. So in theory you could still just use the tablet after you have set up your spots.
I do agree though doesnt warrant the extra cost outlay as the rest of the boat uses same features as RT4. Not like the receiver box takes up any more space with tripod as it goes in the same bag as the boat. Plus as mentioned the screen is smaller also. For someone with a V3 looking to upgrade or someone wanting a CL boat the RT7 will be the go to boat but for people like myself with RT4s cant see the benefit of upgrading
The Tablet can eject from the handset which is also the receiver box. So in theory you could still just use the tablet after you have set up your spots.
I do agree though doesnt warrant the extra cost outlay as the rest of the boat uses same features as RT4. Not like the receiver box takes up any more space with tripod as it goes in the same bag as the boat. Plus as mentioned the screen is smaller also. For someone with a V3 looking to upgrade or someone wanting a CL boat the RT7 will be the go to boat but for people like myself with RT4s cant see the benefit of upgrading
In reply to Post #17
Agree - seems like a somewhat wasted design exercise to me - as a designer myself the idea of a screen that pops out of the handset is cute; however form should always follow function in my book - not the other way around. As stated - no benefit = no point.
Agree - seems like a somewhat wasted design exercise to me - as a designer myself the idea of a screen that pops out of the handset is cute; however form should always follow function in my book - not the other way around. As stated - no benefit = no point.