Multi Function Display (combined chartplotter, GPS, all that stuff) -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 8:33 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: dwight veinot <dwight...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Raymarine exits the instrument, vhf and autopilot business!
Dumb question maybe but what does MFD stand for? Dwight Veinot C&C 35 MKII, Alianna Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS d.ve...@bellaliant.net On Mon, Sep 19, 2016 at 9:24 PM, Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Now sells only MFDs with optional add-ons. Like autopilots, VHF > radios, standalone instruments... > > Soooo, after a some very cordial discussion with Raymarine this week, > I learned it is impossible to update the firmware on any of the > thousands of dollars of brand new stuff on Windstar, unless I also buy a Raymarine MFD. > > This is an interesting throwback strategy in this app/software/digital > age, kinda like finding out after the fact that you need to buy a $2000 Macbook > Air to update your iphone. (Let em try that on a millenial!) > > To be fair, they were quite cordial and genuinely responsive, but > their suggestions that I > - borrow a MFD from a friend, > - disassemble my boat and ship the bits to them when they issue an > update, > - - hire one of their 'best in the business' techs to visit, > - or just buy one of their excellent MFDs! > left me a bit cold. Now I'm REALLY not gonna buy one. > > I did some cursory checking, and other vendors don't take this approach. > > Caveat emptor. > > Dave > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If > you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
