February 16, 2010 07:10
ActiveCaptain Wrote:Your math needs a little work.
Defender's price for the full software is about $340.
The $340 PLUS another $180 or so for the AIS module, which according to Maxsea's website is an added module for the Navigator. That's over $500 right there. Plus, Maxsea is only compatible with their charts. Yes, they include one region and that's fine if you only sail in one region, but if not, then more bucks, while MacENC has access to a vast range of free vector charts. I know they're often not as 'good' but we're talking value here. Now I know Maxsea is a great product - I've used it myself in the past, but it's still EXPENSIVE! And...you still have that stupid dongle.
Scot