Blue tooth or no blue tooth

[Kirkd]

Im looking at the Kestrel 4500NV. For those who have it, do you use the blue tooth function? Can you save data and retrieve it within the unit?

Thanks

 

[user]

Never use it

 

[anarchist]

Best to get it, for resale value, if nothing else. I upgraded from a non-BT version (4000) to a 4500BT. I use it with my Nomad running Field Firing Solutions. It's an awesome combo. My Vectronix PLRF 10C connects via a data cable. It would be great if it used BT as well.

 

[Max Owner]

I got one with Blue Tooth but it is not compatible with Isnipe on my Iphone.

Thought it would help me out by getting it.

 

[E. Bryant]

I've used it a couple of times to feed data into an Android tablet, but frankly haven't made good use of it under practical conditions.

 

[bogeybrown]

In your original post you don't specify if you're looking at a Kestrel with built in ballistics program. If you are, espec the Applied Ballistics version, then I'd recommend the BT option. I just "upgraded" my 4500/Atrag (no BT) to the Applied Ballistics with BT.
The ability to store data on a computer is nice, and the data cables are at least as expensive as the BT upgrade. Brian Litz and the team at AB seem to be committed to continual upgrades and an AB website, etc, to make maximum use of the connectivity between the Kestrel and a computer.

 

[O G S R]

my Kestrel really works great with Shooter (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.borisov.strelokpro) on Android
but not all models work well
recommended SONY
with greetings from Russia

 

[ericthebeard]

In your original post you don't specify if you're looking at a Kestrel with built in ballistics program. If you are, espec the Applied Ballistics version, then I'd recommend the BT option. I just "upgraded" my 4500/Atrag (no BT) to the Applied Ballistics with BT.
The ability to store data on a computer is nice, and the data cables are at least as expensive as the BT upgrade. Brian Litz and the team at AB seem to be committed to continual upgrades and an AB website, etc, to make maximum use of the connectivity between the Kestrel and a computer.

And the subtle differences is that, with the non-BT model in order to download any complex profiles onto the device you need the USB adapter. Which is ~$85. About the price difference between the BT and non-BT models.