NEW PRODUCT ALERT - DeLorme inReach Explorer

[Strider]

Beware Pivotel folks, bought a second hand unit from EBay in the states and Pivotel want an extra $170 to activate it in Australia

Is this related to Pivotel, or to the need to recode the unit for Australia?

[photohiker]

Pivotel. It's a monopoly gatekeeper charge that only exists in the local market.

There is no unit recoding.

[Aushiker]

Beware Pivotel folks, bought a second hand unit from EBay in the states and Pivotel want an extra $170 to activate it in Australia

Thanks for the headsup. I was wondering about this as I consider an inReach SE.

Andrew

[Aushiker]

I reached out to Pivot re the availability of the inReach for Smartphones [1.5] and this was their response ...

Just wish to understand that you are talking about the inReach 1.5 Device (Black model) as per the image below. If so, yes this model is now obsolete and has been replaced with the inReach SE (Yellow version with Screen). but we as the supplier for inReach into Australia and New Zealand still support the 1.5 product (IE Warranty etc). We also do still have a small quantity of the inReach 1.5 model in stock but not amny resellers are stocking these liking the new model. The 1.5 device does need to be paired to a Smartphone via Bluetooth to operate and the Smartphone is used basically as a keypad to allow you to compile a 160 character text message. The inReach SE however has its own screen and whilst you still can pair this to your smartphone if you so wish, and use in the same way as the 1.5 model, you can also just use the onscreen display of the device and compile & send messages directly from the inReach SE device.

The inReach SE retails for $429 + freight $15, and the inReach 1.5 I can let you have for $299 + freight. Brand new with 12 months warranty.

I wonder if the techonology in terms of tracking is any different between the two models and hence the extra $ is really for the "convenience". Thoughts?

Andrew

[photohiker]

Convenience, I think.

I have the black model, paid US$249 + shipping from the US in 2012.

[Aushiker]

Convenience, I think.

I have the black model, paid US$249 + shipping from the US in 2012.

Thanks. I might confirm this will Pivot. The price of $299 is comparable with what you paid and is a lot less than the inReach SE price.

Andrew

[photohiker]

I'd point out also, that the basics of outgoing communication don't require a smartphone.

I program the two common messages: (1. I'm starting off for the day, and 2. I'm stopping for the day) on the message button. That way, I only need to start the smartphone when I want to send a different message or if an incoming message arrives.

[Aushiker]

I'd point out also, that the basics of outgoing communication don't require a smartphone.

I program the two common messages: (1. I'm starting off for the day, and 2. I'm stopping for the day) on the message button. That way, I only need to start the smartphone when I want to send a different message or if an incoming message arrives.

Thanks that is good to know. Better than my Spot which only allows for the one custom message.

Andrew