I hung on to my wallet when they went on sale, hoping for a new improved generation.

I'll just keep waiting. Been hiking without one for 40 years so I figure I can wait a little longer.

My opinion so far:

1) They're better than nothing.

2) There is room for improvement.

3) The benefit of the present generation does not justify the cost and weight for the situations I find myself in.

4) The unit is aptly named. Its performance is......spotty.

5) I'm confident that the market will drive Spot or another manufacturer to produce a much better product and I'm willing to wait for it.