Originally Posted by abbor

The next software update will introduce the option to buy unlock codes for full Ethernet functionality.. I have no idea what the cost will be.

When it comes to autopilot functionality it's no difference between NSS Evo2 and GO XSE.

Originally Posted by abbor

GO7 XSE don't have Ethernet, GO7 XSR is the 7" version with Ethernet.

Integrated WiFi is not shared.

Originally Posted by kaptkaos

Guys, is there any way at all to use dual Go12's and share Sonar and autopilot data? I dont mind buying two cards.

Originally Posted by abbor

GO7 XSE don't have Ethernet, GO7 XSR is the 7" version with Ethernet.

Integrated WiFi is not shared.

Originally Posted by doradohunter

Autopilot yes, Sonar No, they can share radar and WX if you add in a NEP2.

Originally Posted by kaptkaos

Hmm, if I cant share the sounder on both screens, it might be a deal breaker. I would rather network two GO12 for about the same price as a pair of EVO2, but if its going to be more, and less effective then I will choose between Evo2 and Evo3 12" screens. The chart can be shared over network if the tow GO12 units are unlocked correct?

Originally Posted by kaptkaos

Hmm, if I cant share the sounder on both screens, it might be a deal breaker. I would rather network two GO12 for about the same price as a pair of EVO2, but if its going to be more, and less effective then I will choose between Evo2 and Evo3 12" screens. The chart can be shared over network if the tow GO12 units are unlocked correct?

Originally Posted by TTaxi

Makes sense, of course. Thanks Abbor. It was a bit too much to hope for with just an update & unlock for my present XSE.

But the GO7XSR is still only Simrad price $649. ( Not sure they are exactly the same "in-dash "size though.)

Would you expect that XSR mfd could then share the existing 4G radar ( w/ RI10 interface) with my 2 NSS Evo2's now able to enjoy that radar function, ....after paying for the full-Ethernet functionality unlock code?

If so, would the Ethernet cables just daisy-chain from the 4G to (RI10?) to NSS12 Evo2 ( master) to NSS9 Evo2 ( slave) up to the proposed GO7XSR at its single Ethernet port? Presumably, I'd have to add a Simrad Ethernet joiner(hub) in there as the NSS9 Evo2 (like the GO7XSR ) has only one Ethernet connector.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/simra...yABEgJTNfD_BwE

Can the 4G actually feed 3 MFD's OK if they have appropriate connectivity and capability? I would think so, but...?

Not the end of the world if this is still unworkable , but if it's doable I believe I'd pursue getting valuable radar functionality on the marlin tower too. Getting kind of excited about the potential.

Originally Posted by FMT Charting Group

I would choose the EVO 2 hands down, particularly if the cost difference is as substantive as you noted. I am sure you will get several years of use out of it and it is full proof vs. the touch screen only. The knob for zooming is so much better than a zoom icon as well. We continue to get reports of response issues on the new touch screen only units when its raining or when the screen gets really wet. Go down to the store and mess around with the evo and then the GO and you will surely like the evo better in terms of practical application using that knob. I run the Evo 2, the Evo 3 and the GO. They are all good but overall I recommend the Evo 2 because the cost differential vs. the Evo3 is substantive and I dont think the screen is that much superior in terms of what you see when viewing high quality images.
The GO series is a lot less money but there is a reason for that and I would not ignore that. The Evo 3 by comparison produces a slightly deeper richer look and slightly darker as well when compared to the Evo2 but both look really good to me. The go 12 has a great screen as well. If sonar is a big factor, the EVO3 is better than the Evo2 though and probably worth the difference. We sell them all but the truth be told, for the two you are focused on, if you want the best practical functionality on the water, i would get the Evo2 and I would advise you of that even if I had none to sell. There are fewer and fewer of those around as the Evo2 is being phased out or already out. The Go series, Lowrance Carbon and Evo3 are the main sales focus now with the latest upgrades. That said, the Lowrance Gen 3 which is also being phased out and the Evo2 are still really great units and the big price discounts you can get by going that way I think are totally worth it for many boaters.