Never mind, I see where it comes with Intellicad.
Looks like we are going with Carlson!
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Scott Ellis, post: 341134, member: 7154 wrote: I think once you use the touch screen a few times you will like it.
I've been using a Surveyor+ for five months, and an Allegro CX for 4-1/2 years before that, and I hate the touch screens. I've figured out keyboard methods for all but a few functions on the Surveyor+, but those few are needed regularly. Touchscreens are fine on phones, but I don't do much text entry on my phone, and I'm not holding a prism rod when I use it.
I've used just about everything and I'd go Carlson field software for sure.....I like their field hardware too. I am using a Surveyor+ running SurvCE GNSS and Robotic, but the surveyor II is better for running long range Bluetooth robotics because you don't need the stupid usb adapter sticking out which I have already managed to snap off once.
I also ran Carlson office software briefly, but I am a civil 3D user and actually prefer that over Carlson. Carlson office software seemed old to me, like more in line with the land development desktop stuff circa 2004. While I initially hated the point group management functions in civil 3D I have now grown used to it and actually find it to be a superior method of managing data within the drawings.
Anybody using the Mini II? I'd like to save some pounds on the rod if I could. The Surveyor looks like an old Husky, and those things are bricks! 😮
hlbennettpls, post: 344716, member: 10049 wrote: The Surveyor looks like an old Husky, and those things are bricks!
They are bricks, but they're bricks with full-size real-life keys, which more than justify the bulk and weight in my book.
It does look like the Mini has a keypad as well. Again, anyone using these?! Would like to ask some questions.
hlbennettpls, post: 344921, member: 10049 wrote: It does look like the Mini has a keypad
The Mini2 appears to have a numeric keypad, which might be fine for numeric-descriptor types. I'm an alpha descriptor guy, so a numeric keypad doesn't work for me.
hlbennettpls, post: 344921, member: 10049 wrote: It does look like the Mini has a keypad as well. Again, anyone using these?! Would like to ask some questions.
I can answer some questions for you. What would you like to know?
We are making the plunge! Carlson field and office software should be here after the 1st of the year! The field demo went great. Glad to finally be upgrading.
hlbennettpls, post: 347960, member: 10049 wrote: We are making the plunge! Carlson field and office software should be here after the 1st of the year! The field demo went great. Glad to finally be upgrading.
Good call on the field software! What kind of hardware did you go with?
Dan Patterson, post: 347971, member: 1179 wrote: Good call on the field software! What kind of hardware did you go with?
We are going with the Surveyor 2 and the Mini 2.
hlbennettpls, post: 347985, member: 10049 wrote: We are going with the Surveyor 2 and the Mini 2.
Nice! I'm jealous about the surveyor II. They came out with that a couple months after I got the plus. It's only a small difference, but the external Bluetooth adapter is kind of a nuisance.
I don't think the II is as rugged as the plus, though. I guess it all depends what's more important to you.
JPH, post: 347998, member: 6636 wrote: I don't think the II is as rugged as the plus, though. I guess it all depends what's more important to you.
why is that? did they get rid of the magnesium housing and go with .........plastic? plastic sucks as illustrated by my SECO pole clamp thread
Dan Patterson, post: 348003, member: 1179 wrote: why is that? did they get rid of the magnesium housing and go with .........plastic? plastic sucks as illustrated by my SECO pole clamp thread
Yes. Plastic.
dmyhill, post: 348010, member: 1137 wrote: Yes. Plastic.
In fairness to Carlson (actually Juniper, who makes the Surveyor 2, and made the Surveyor Plus and the Allegro series), a well-designed and manufactured plastic case can be every bit as hardy as one made of metal, and can offer better shock protection for the innards due to an enhanced ability to flex without cracking. But the button on a quick-release mount isn't something for which I'd use any of the plastics.
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I agree. The unit feels good, but you never know why unless you were to tear it apart. I have used plastic DC's for a long time, and they have survived just fine.
This isnt a data collector, just an example of what is often done...
http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/beats-by-dre-headphones-teardown-finds-metal-parts-included-just-to-add-weight/