Garmin Xero C1 Pro Sale Trepidation

[XrayDoc88]

I should be thrilled that this chronograph is finally on sale. I've been planning on purchasing one for quite a while. But I get a little skeptical with a manufacturer sale that appears to be at every retail outlet.

Does anyone have some inside information, or suspect, that Garmin is liquidating stock so that they can then release an improved, updated version?

 

[Nik H]

Does it matter?

Does this version do everything you want? You can get it at a good price. Who cares what they are doing?

There is always something better coming along. Technology moves forward.

 

[XrayDoc88]

Does this version do everything you want? You can get it at a good price. Who cares what they are doing?

I do understand that logic. But they could make improvements that would be nice. Perhaps v2.0 has the type of radar that allows velocity detection at multiple distances? Maybe the battery life is doubled? I can certainly be happy owning the current version and saving $50. I just created the post to see if there were any rumors of v2.0 in the pipeline. I figure members of this forum would probably be the first to know.

 

[6.5SH]

Given the timing they are trying to take some wind out of Athlon's sails. Their $350 Xero competitor is due at retail in April.

 

[Matches Malone]

As far as an updated model, I suspect that if they wanted to, a lot of changes could be implemented with just a software update vs new hardware.

 

[XrayDoc88]

Well, I'm already glad I posted my original question. I wasn't aware of a possible new, lower priced radar chronograph. Have there been any pre-release reviews of the Athlon unit? My decision making just got harder.

 

[6.5SH]

Not that I've seen, just the usual shotshow blurbs when it was announced. Be interesting to see side by side tests of it and how it holds up when weapon mounted.

 

[Trevor300wsm]

The Garmin is a proven unit with very few reports of issues. It’s by far the best money I’ve spent on shooting gear since my AutoTrickler setup. If I had to choose between Garmin and Athlon, well that’s a fucking no brainer there. Now factor in a proven unit vs an unproven unit. I paid $599 for my Garmin and after having it for almost a year, I’d have gladly paid $1000. Magnetospeed can suck my ass. Plus, if you get the Garmin you can buy all those gay as fuck “bump covers” and pic rail mounts.

 

[JayOpticspecialist]

I've had good luck with it so far. my guess is Garmin is just trying to spur sales because the economy is soft, they have incentive prices on a bunch of products, go check out the smart watches. It's not a purchase you will regret

https://cstactical.com/garmin-xero-c1-pro-chronograph-sale/

 

[Nik H]

The Garmin is a proven unit with very few reports of issues. It’s by far the best money I’ve spent on shooting gear since my AutoTrickler setup. If I had to choose between Garmin and Athlon, well that’s a fucking no brainer there. Now factor in a proven unit vs an unproven unit. I paid $599 for my Garmin and after having it for almost a year, I’d have gladly paid $1000. Magnetospeed can suck my ass. Plus, if you get the Garmin you can buy all those gay as fuck “bump covers” and pic rail mounts.

I got mine on sale for $492, delivered to my door. It is worth twice that.

New features are likely to be implemented in SW. One that would be great is BT connectivity to AB Quantum.

Longer-range detection would require more power from the RADAR transmitter, increased processing power, or both. That would come at a substantial increase in cost and also affect battery life. There is no free lunch.

 

[XrayDoc88]

Thanks everyone. These forums are always helpful!

 

[T_wag10]

Thanks everyone. These forums are always helpful!

No kidding. Great post. ive seen older posts about the Garmin that i was concerned with something better being offered in the near future. this makes me feel much better about buying it now.

 

[Gbar222]

I paid full price for my Xero and would gladly pay it again. That’s all I can say.