I do not like to write unjustified negative reviews as I understand in today’s online world, word spreads fast. I downloaded the latest version of the app with the result that it now instead of crashing just simply does not connect at all to the Android. Even does not connect to a Samsung J7. There are no problems connecting other bluetoots devices to the Samsung. I am at a loss. The battery level has creeped up to level 5 now after being 3 months outside. A few other things have been crossing my mind.
First, I still think that the idea and concept is a good one and the price would be awesome (if it would actually do its job). I even would be happy to pay double if it would work. About the execution I am just not so sure. The new windcup attachment is very easy running but I still think the cup needs to be bigger to be responsive in light conditions. The plastic chosen for it, looks odd, discoloured and I would think it will not last very long in the UV. Mine looks already deteriorated and brittle (New Zealand ozone hole conditions). I got no idea how long the clear windvane block will last in those conditions. Biggest concern here is A) that it was not balanced at arrival and B) the sheer weight of it. I have been thinking about it a lot. The idea to have a compass in it makes sense and would make life easy for not required calibration, but let’s assume, you put this on a 15m mast. We are going frequently out in 25-30 knots. Waves easy 50cm and more. Now imagine what forces will work at the top of the mast when you start crashing into waves. My whole windvan just fly off. So I have to order a nuew one and now pass 6 month and now information or any kind of mail to inform what is happing.
In regards to customer service, it is bad. Shipment of the first batch was supposed to happen mide 2015. Well, I did not get anything. After asking, shipping would start Sep./Oct. May comes and goes, nothing. Then I read the second batch is just about to be shipped. Nothing. Finally I received my Sailtimer instrument 9 Months after I ordered and payed for, with some calm down e-mails in between. Personal opinion, there is a lot of overselling and under delivering going on.
Maybe, I am just an unlucky Guy with unlucky circumstances but I am not trying my luck again in the near future.