One helpful feature of the touch interface is what is called "Cursor Assist" mode. Over the last two months I found that I hardly had a case where the plotter did not do what I want. I was worried that it might be executed the same way as a normal tablet, but it seems the engineers have tuned the minimal duration and location of a touch such that accidental operation is minimized. In general, the touch control on the HDS feels very polished and robust. ![]() Also, it took me 4 watches before I found how to modify the databoxes (without a manual.) The HDS method of floating data boxes that can be adjusted in size and location is, in my opinion, easier on the eye, doesn't hide as much of the chart and is much more flexible. Also, it takes away valuable screen space. ![]() This I found very distracting at night when standing watches in the wee hours. If you need more you can have two alternating rows with one displayed at a time. ![]() On the Simrad version you can have a single row of data values at the top of the screen. I also like the HDS data overlay better than that of the Simrad & B&G units.
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