Very detailed and informative... I'll probably go with the Zoleo because you can reduce the standby monthly cost to less than A$10 when no t required. As a favour...can you please delete the distracting background music track... it detracts from you otherwise very good presentation! cheers
Great video, but I reckon the sub prices may have changed, cheapest useful per month annual plans now Zoleo AU$32(US$21), Garmin AU$40(US$26)('safety' plan is useless, basically is using device as a PLB), SpotX US$15(AU$23). Garmins plan is a joke though it might be hamstrung by Iridium. SpotX isn't too bad but is charged in US$ and the AU$ is tanking right now but is still heaps cheaper per month than the other two. Irritatingly SpotX basic plan is 10 minute tracking but Gen 4 is 5 minute on same plan price, if you want 5 minute on the SpotX then the plan is up there with Garmin's price and the basic plan has some 24hr reset thing. Personally for comms I have a Thuraya satphone at $16.50 a month, tons more useful in an emergency but no tracking.
shocking how expensive the inreach mini 2 is. especially compared to other Garmin products. for example, a fish locator has a full color touch screen, detailed maps, GPS, as well as sonar, a transducer, and very detailed menus and features. A locator such as the Striker 4 has all of those feature and is only about $150. By comparison, and inreach mini has way way less to it than that, and shouldn't cost more than $100. Instead, it sells for $300-400 and on top of that you have to pay monthly for it. I understand the subscription fees, but the base unit is extremely expensive for what Garmin sells in comparison, when you look at the piece of hardware and how it lacks so much compared to other Garmin products.
They are expensive, but not as much as a funeral. The tracking and check-in are a bit of a gimmick in my opinion, but the two way messenger to get non emergency help is a brilliant idea. As is being able to text respond to the search and rescue team
@@mattmcguire1577 I’m though, going to first get a Garmin Edge 1030 which is temporarily on sale. That makes much more sense for my preferred activity and I think it has possibly adaptability for the car, perhaps
@@FieldsyADV woweee, thats crazy! In United States its 200 across the board, so I guess my comment only applies in the states. Great review, just had me startled with the price since that would have meant its the same cost as a Garmin over here.
Very detailed and informative... I'll probably go with the Zoleo because you can reduce the standby monthly cost to less than A$10 when no t required. As a favour...can you please delete the distracting background music track... it detracts from you otherwise very good presentation! cheers
Yeah I uploaded the 6 times. Each time the sound volumes were out of wack. I gave up in the end.
Love the Aussie gaucherie. And thorough subject matter coverage. Hate the unnecessary music.
Great video, but I reckon the sub prices may have changed, cheapest useful per month annual plans now Zoleo AU$32(US$21), Garmin AU$40(US$26)('safety' plan is useless, basically is using device as a PLB), SpotX US$15(AU$23). Garmins plan is a joke though it might be hamstrung by Iridium. SpotX isn't too bad but is charged in US$ and the AU$ is tanking right now but is still heaps cheaper per month than the other two. Irritatingly SpotX basic plan is 10 minute tracking but Gen 4 is 5 minute on same plan price, if you want 5 minute on the SpotX then the plan is up there with Garmin's price and the basic plan has some 24hr reset thing. Personally for comms I have a Thuraya satphone at $16.50 a month, tons more useful in an emergency but no tracking.
Background music is too distracting. Thanks for the info.
Noted
By far the best comparison I’ve seen, this gave me a clear picture of what I need. I’m in Melbourne and have subscribed
Zoleo also allows you to keep a constant phone number tied to the device - never changes. Might be the only option that offers that.
Can't hear a thing you're saying.
turn the music down, its annoying!
Not going to happen. Can't be done after upload.
What legend name haha
Love your review looking at getting one soon as I fish and hunt remote NT .
Cheers cobber 🍻
Music ugh
Thanks , great video ! Just what I wanted to know !
shocking how expensive the inreach mini 2 is. especially compared to other Garmin products. for example, a fish locator has a full color touch screen, detailed maps, GPS, as well as sonar, a transducer, and very detailed menus and features. A locator such as the Striker 4 has all of those feature and is only about $150. By comparison, and inreach mini has way way less to it than that, and shouldn't cost more than $100. Instead, it sells for $300-400 and on top of that you have to pay monthly for it. I understand the subscription fees, but the base unit is extremely expensive for what Garmin sells in comparison, when you look at the piece of hardware and how it lacks so much compared to other Garmin products.
Great overview review. Really helpful. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Great stuff straight to the no B.S
Nice clear infos was thinking to buy one of these but now i forgot the idea these stupid devices
Nothing better than regular sat phone
WoW! I’m sorry Fieldsy….. I have no choice…. We have to give you > ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
They are expensive, but not as much as a funeral.
The tracking and check-in are a bit of a gimmick in my opinion, but the two way messenger to get non emergency help is a brilliant idea. As is being able to text respond to the search and rescue team
@@mattmcguire1577 I’m though, going to first get a Garmin Edge 1030 which is temporarily on sale. That makes much more sense for my preferred activity and I think it has possibly adaptability for the car, perhaps
Well done
I get the impression your prices are in Australia dollars. You might make that clear. For those of us in the U.S. it creates an unfair sticker shock.
Applying common sense sounds like a better solution.
To add, he does already clarify he's quoting AUD in the video.
@@elliottwright3772 exactly. the internet isn't just a U.S. thing.
What's the cheapest for internment use. Maybe going away 4 times a year for a week? Want 2 way communication
Inreach mini can be used stand alone without phone.
The music was so distracting that I had to turn off the vid after the first 15 seconds.
Chicken button 😂
The zoleo only costs 200 dollars anywhere. Thats for the unit only of course.
There about 330 here in Australia.
@@FieldsyADV woweee, thats crazy! In United States its 200 across the board, so I guess my comment only applies in the states. Great review, just had me startled with the price since that would have meant its the same cost as a Garmin over here.
Our prices are higher in Australia as our wagers are much higher than US
@@jeetts59 Exchange rate of 1.39 packs a punch too.
nothing, is the same price anywhere in the world.