alex wrote: > The benefit of quick switching between different maps is clear. Though, for > somebody paddling mostly Puget Sound, and using only a Blue Chart, (or > switching to other uploaded maps no more than once a month, this will not be > an issue. And weak signal due to tree canopy doesn't seem to be an issue for > most of kayakers, eh? But under overcast sky (where I didn't notice much > weakening even in older Legend), but if X is really capturing the signal > much faster than non-X in such weather, - then yes, worth extra bucks. The BlueChart swapping is an issue if you go on a lengthy jaunt and cross a BlueChart boundary, because you will have to use _your own computer_ to wipe out one set of charts and install a different one in an older, non-X unit. In three seasons of use, I never noted any degraded performance on my Map 60C during cloudy weather ... but all my use was on the water. In contrast, a buddy with an identical unit often lost signal when hunting in deep forest. The critical question is whether the newer units can operate in deep forest. The upshot is that if you want a really good color mapping unit, good for on the water use, this is a good time to convince a friend to upgrade, so he can sell you his "old" non-X unit for a really low price, complete with BlueCharts! -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 29 2006 - 05:24:03 PST
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