In reply to Post #12
Yup that’s the one, and no issues with distance at all… have fished 30+ wraps if that helps.
Yup that’s the one, and no issues with distance at all… have fished 30+ wraps if that helps.
In reply to Post #15
I broadly agree, but once you get into the £150 to £200 range, if it’s a device exclusively for the boat or sonar then it’ll be absolutely sufficient. Resolution is not so important, in fact a lower resolution (or a scaled up higher resolution) will make for an easier to use interface with bigger buttons on a tablet sized screen - and from experience when you’ve got the rod in one hand, that helps a lot. The biggest issue in my view with the budget tablets will be the brightness. They simply don’t get bright enough to use outdoors in direct sunlight without it being a right faff.
I have the latest M5 iPad Pro which I use for entertainment on the bank and so I’m very familiar with a top end tablet vs. budget, and as I say, I am very happy with my Lenovo for its sole purpose.
I broadly agree, but once you get into the £150 to £200 range, if it’s a device exclusively for the boat or sonar then it’ll be absolutely sufficient. Resolution is not so important, in fact a lower resolution (or a scaled up higher resolution) will make for an easier to use interface with bigger buttons on a tablet sized screen - and from experience when you’ve got the rod in one hand, that helps a lot. The biggest issue in my view with the budget tablets will be the brightness. They simply don’t get bright enough to use outdoors in direct sunlight without it being a right faff.
I have the latest M5 iPad Pro which I use for entertainment on the bank and so I’m very familiar with a top end tablet vs. budget, and as I say, I am very happy with my Lenovo for its sole purpose.
In reply to Post #17
Also doubles as an entertainment system during winter / blanking sessions . . . .either Netflix or Tugovision . . .(!)
Also doubles as an entertainment system during winter / blanking sessions . . . .either Netflix or Tugovision . . .(!)
Well I've ordered the Deeper tonight. Good deal at tackleUK where I was able to use a discount code which knocked about £100 off so £1750ish in the end. Tablet also on order - thanks for the advice about the Lenovo! Not sure I can part with the old RT4 just yet - it is showing its age - some lights not working, speed has decreased, odd symbols on the battery display and the motors are a bit noisy but it has served me well for 8/9 years and has never caused me any issues. May end up keeping it as a back up.
In reply to Post #19
The lights one side of my RT4 stopped working, CL said it was increased resistance in the wiring due to age, they replaced it as part of a service at the U.K centre.
Enjoy the new boat 😎
The lights one side of my RT4 stopped working, CL said it was increased resistance in the wiring due to age, they replaced it as part of a service at the U.K centre.
Enjoy the new boat 😎
In reply to Post #20
Just out of interest how much was the service from Carp lounge?
Just out of interest how much was the service from Carp lounge?
In reply to Post #21
I think it's £250 to open it up and then parts as required. P&P me to them was £70 1 way though 😱.
I think it's £250 to open it up and then parts as required. P&P me to them was £70 1 way though 😱.
Nothing is ever straightforward!! Ordered my new deeper quest from TackleUK with a discount code giving me 5% off. It now seems that royal mail have either lost it or their parcel force express 24 service means delivery in 24 days!!! TackleUK said it was stuck at Exeter and should be here by Fri or Sat - it wasn't! So it seems Iike I will be having a discussion with TackleUK in the morning. Should have ordered it from Tackle Tavern or TFT and paid full price and be guaranteed it turning up!
In reply to Post #23
Hope it turns up and/or gets sorted 🤞
Hope it turns up and/or gets sorted 🤞
In reply to Post #23
Sorry to hear that mate. Obviously not TackleUK's fault, though when I order expensive things I like to order from the likes of Johnson Ross as they use a grown up service in FedEx. Either way it's on TackleUK to sort it out and I'd be hammering them to make sure that's clearly understood!
Sorry to hear that mate. Obviously not TackleUK's fault, though when I order expensive things I like to order from the likes of Johnson Ross as they use a grown up service in FedEx. Either way it's on TackleUK to sort it out and I'd be hammering them to make sure that's clearly understood!
In reply to Post #25
Spoke to them this morning and apparently parcel force are returning the boat to TackleUk. No idea why - probably damaged it in transit! So when they have received it they are sending it out via DHL this time. What a complete farce. Like U say - should have ordered from the tackle shops I usually deal with - lesson learnt!
Spoke to them this morning and apparently parcel force are returning the boat to TackleUk. No idea why - probably damaged it in transit! So when they have received it they are sending it out via DHL this time. What a complete farce. Like U say - should have ordered from the tackle shops I usually deal with - lesson learnt!
In reply to Post #26
I would have personally insisted on a new one in case of any damage that isn't immediately obvious, e.g., it was dropped and a pin became loose on one of the circuit boards which, for now, is fine but may not be in a few weeks' time.
I would have offered to pay for a new one, and just return the original, for instance. Just for that peace of mind.
I would have personally insisted on a new one in case of any damage that isn't immediately obvious, e.g., it was dropped and a pin became loose on one of the circuit boards which, for now, is fine but may not be in a few weeks' time.
I would have offered to pay for a new one, and just return the original, for instance. Just for that peace of mind.
In reply to Post #25
Every time I’ve used FedEx through them they have not been great, packaged often arriving a day late.
I think in all honestythey are much the same…
Every time I’ve used FedEx through them they have not been great, packaged often arriving a day late.
I think in all honestythey are much the same…
In reply to Post #28
Probably fair... I guess it's more dependent on where you live and the network of depots / drivers around you, rather than inherent to the companies. I've almost never had issues here with DHL, FedEx, DPD, APC and UPS etc - the major, grown up delivery companies...
In my experience the exception is those which use self employed contractors such as Evri... I avoid that as much as I can.
Probably fair... I guess it's more dependent on where you live and the network of depots / drivers around you, rather than inherent to the companies. I've almost never had issues here with DHL, FedEx, DPD, APC and UPS etc - the major, grown up delivery companies...
In my experience the exception is those which use self employed contractors such as Evri... I avoid that as much as I can.
Well it eventually turned up and no issues so all is good in the end! I am very impressed with it - just out on the bank now for the weekend and I have to say it is better than my old RT4. Just one question around the maps. When I arrived at the lake I had no problem setting way points and using the autopilot - but I cannot see the map of the lake on the left of the screen. On the right I have the depth finder but on the left it shows where I am but not an outline of the lake. Do I have to download each lake map at home before fishing? This particular lake is very small and I cannot seem to find it even when zooming in on the maps? What doe the subscription give you and is it worth it? Cheers.