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I've been lurking all of the youtube videos on the Eye Mini since it's launch and it appears to be a great option...with mostly the GC3 standing out as the closest other comparable option. Foresight is doing some interesting things on price with the buy 2 bundle for the GC3 right now... Curious to hear from anyone that actually owns an Eye Mini and has been using it regularly vs. the youtube reviewers, who's videos are fantastic and informative btw, but may not experience the issues/headaches/glitches of a daily user that is dedicated to just one launch monitor. That video reply through impact on the Mini is a really nice feature! Which would also help prove or disprove the occasional questionable read. My plan was to hold out till black Friday and ride out the software updates, and price battles that we're already seeing with the GC3 but I got the itch to upgrade my Skytrak and getting antsy to spend sooner vs. later....A used Eye XO is the other option, but I currently see more people looking to buy, than wanting to sell. Any user feedback would be appreciated.
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I took the plunge and will be getting an Eye mini so will post my thoughts once I get a chance to use it. -
Interested to hear your thoughts. What is expected ship time?Originally posted by Bubba22 View PostComment
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I think next week so will keep you posted.Comment
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I have my Eye Mini and will be giving a full review in a bit. So far it was a little more finicky to setup than my GC3 but once setup it's easy. You need to use a Ethernet cable and computer ( or direct from your router) to initially set it up. The unit is bigger than the GC3 and solid. It is as accurate from all the shots I have taken. Club sticker are needed for club data and the club impact video is pretty cool.Club speed and smash factor seems odd on the View software. I am not a big fan of the View or Refine software but it may grow on me.
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I completely understand why your having this dilemma ! Having personally tested both units and posted some content about it, I can confirm they both boast some really cool features. Your choice between them ultimately hinges on how you plan to utilize your space and who you share it with. For game improvement, the video reply through impact offered by the Eye Mini is truly awesome.
If portability isn't a top priority, I'd recommend considering the Eye XO, which offers cool features but also has some sales going on from time to time. I hope you're able to find the perfect fit for your space and needs. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions.
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I made the jump and purchased the Eye Mini. I've only had it for a week, but I'm really happy so far with my daily use. Here are my early thoughts...
Some background.... My sim journey to this point started in 2017 with an optishot (don't even waste your time), then 2019 to a skytrak with TGC 2019. I got tons of use out of the Skytrak and it's good value for an indoor sim build with tight space, but... it's a gateway drug for bigger sim builds. lol. I wanted to upgrade to something with no shot delay, less miss reads, more reliable data, and the ability to build more add-ons down the road with extra monitors, camera options, etc....
I use a GC3 often at a friends place and it is a solid product but I'm not too sold on the Foresight software outside of the driving range when I already have TGC. What got me to pick the Uneekor, was the easier 3rd party software integration, the impact video reply of each shot, and the added ability for swing optics and more cameras to add on down the road...I'm already looking at aftermarket suggestions that can still tie in to the Uneekor View software, if that is a thing (outside software can be an option)? I believe I've read some aftermarket threads on this but I still need to roll my sleeves up on the research since I'm just getting started with it all. I really dig the ability to have the View software playing on one monitor and cross referencing it simultaneously with TGC course play on my impact screen. That is a big bonus for me! I've yet to have a missed read with the Mini and have definitely had fun "nerding out" a bit with the impact video replay, although the overhead cam with the QED and XO offers better feedback, it's still a really cool for a $4,500 price point. It also validates questionable shot data.
I've come to the realization that my old Asus ROG laptop is getting pushed and I'll probably want to do a PC build (or buy prebuilt, if anyone has suggestions) in the near future to help support longterm upgrades and needs. That being said, the view software and TGC run flawlessly together, which is really all I need for now. My laptop does run slow in the Refine software (probably because it's built for 4K, but I'm not that knowledgeable on how to make sure it's running at it's fastest... I'm first to admit that I need to spend more time self educating myself on the computer side of things. My IT dept at work has always done everything for me so I've been spoiled before golf sims entered my life.
My only Cons are with the Refine and Refine +. I just don't see the value for the cost. The course play is very gimmicky and if that is what you plan to use for course simulation, you're missing out on much better 3rd party options. I'm curious how things change once their Game Day software drops and if they keep it competitive with the other options out there. I think we'll see this change heavily in the sim landscape over the next 1-2 years. This wasn't that much of a hang up for me because I already knew I would be using TGC anytime that I wanted to use course play... I do hope that when my free 1 year champion subscription expires, they'll come down on the annual price for 3rd party integration. The Eye Mini overall as a launch monitor is definitely legit!
Setup was pretty easy, once I got over my excitement and went back to actually following directions. I had to run out and buy a USB to ethernet adapter since my laptop didn't have one, which was a simple task. That was my only setup hurdle.
Overall, I'm really happy with my purchased and got pretty much what I was expecting. I'm sure I'll have more Pros and Cons in the coming weeks but for $4,500, I'm really happy with the purchase up to this point.
Just a tip for people looking to buy... send an email to some of the youtube reviewers out there if you want to get the best deal possible, vs. purchasing directly from the manufacturer.
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I just picked this up for my setup, good deal, it was 200 cheaper a few days ago but it's still a good deal at this price:
If you have a 4K projector you may want to upgrade to a 3080 video card.
If you have any pc questions I can help. I think building your own is only feasible if you know how to do it and like the process. These days there are great prebuilt computers for good prices.
I'm still waiting for my enclosure and setting up my system. I have only spent one day using they eye mini with an ipad and I like what it has to offer. It makes me realize how pointless swinging into a net is without any data. The only thing I could really judge was good contact but no clue about how the quality of the shot.Comment
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Thanks for the heads up on the PC. I'm not running a 4K projector right now but definitely want to get a PC that is better suited for long term upgrades, including a better projector. It may be in my best interest to just order a PC that is prebuilt since time and patience is something I lack.
On another note, I did pull the trigger on two Spinel cameras to save money, instead of dropping $1,400 on swing optix from Uneekor. Hopefully the plug and play for those is as simple as I've read on this forum
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A lot of these PC's either diy or pre-built are easily upgradeable regarding the video card. So for instance if I upgrade to a 4k projector in 2 years I can just buy a new video card and swap it out. As long as it's a desktop with a big enough case it should work.
Let me know how those cameras work out, I might add that later.
I ran the refine+ and view software on a small viziotv yesterday and it all works perfectly, looking forward to setting up the enclosure when it arrives. I'll probably keep the TV on a rolling stand with keyboard as a second display. You can have one screen with the view software and numbers and the projector has Refine or GSPro running.
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I also plan on getting GSPro and using that with the eye mini.Comment
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Have you done your review yet? What are your thoughts so farOriginally posted by Bubba22 View PostComment
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I have had the Uneekor Eye Mini for about a month now. I wanted to use it a bit more so it’s a more non biased review as I have had my GC3 for a year. I would overall say that both units are comparable in accuracy and deciding on which one to go with is dealers choice.
Eye Mini is as accurate as the GC3. The software is setup through the Unerkor Launcher which requires a Ethernet connection to get started. I’m not a big fan of that but once it’s done you can connect via Wi-Fi Direct and not require the cable. If they update the launcher software you need to redo the Ethernet connect method again. Kinda silly but I can live with it. You have IOS and PC but no Android app as far as I know. The View range is nice but I would like to see the range image be centred as it is offset showing data. I personally like the Foresight Pro range better but View is not bad. I like the connectivity of the GC3 better than the Eye Mini PC launcher.
The Refine software has a nice range ( which is centred) as well as nice challenges and short target/ putting games. The courses are ok but not as good as the other 3rd party software. I certainly wouldn’t get the unit for the Refine software but it connects to all third party software well.
The club data is ok and directly measured with a sticker but I question some of the readings especially path when compared to GC3 and Mevo plus. It’s overall good. I love the club video that you get and it slowly shows your club through impact from the side. It’s really cool and Foresight should look to add a feature like that if possible. Now, this video is not needed for actual game play but is nice for game improvement.
The unit is significantly bigger than the GC3. It comes with a nice carrying case but I’m not gonna lie, the GC3 is a lot easier to lug to the range if that’s your main focus.
The downside of the Eye mini is the subscription that is needed for 3rd party software usage. You need the Pro package at $199 USD to play 3 rd party software. This can add up over time.
The GC3 is well proven. The unit is unlocked and has no subscriptions. The Bushnell launch pro would be the subscription option as it’s essentially a GC3 rebranded. BLP is not available in Canada. The units are Geo locked so if you bring it north of the border it msy get locked unless you use a vpn. I have never done that so not sure if it would work. In Canada there is a ball enabled option which essentially is ball data only and no FSX courses but FSPro which is a driving range. The FSX software is good ( I would say better than Refine) but expensive and not as good a value as TGC 2019 etc. You can add club data option at any point. As such you have options with GC3/BLP. There are integration software out there, that allow for 3rd party software connection.
I think it’s dealers choice between these 2 units. Getting a BLP or GC3 ball enabled would be a cheaper option than the Eye Mini with its subscription. The main benefit of a Eye mini would be the club impact video but whether that is a big enough reason to get the mini is dependent on the individual. I don’t think one is gonna be upset with either unit and the playability with regards to accuracy, hitting area, dependability (no reads), durability and company historical background is quite comparable. I have dealt with the Foresight customer support but not much with Uneekor support. Foresight are relatively easy to contact by phone. I tried to call Uneekor but couldn’t get a rep however they responded to emails quickly. My bias is towards the GC3 but I suspect it’s because I have had that unit longer than the Eye Mini. Taking that aside they are both great units.Comment
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I have had the Eye Mini myself for a few weeks and I do notice it does sometimes give a high path reading and angle of attack comes and goes at times, maybe that is due to something I am doing. Does the GC3 ever have those issues?
I have a 4:3 projector and refine is pretty much worthless on that. Luckily GSPro is a great alternative. I do like that you can run View on the computer monitor and get the details and the club impact videos while you run GSPro on the projector.
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