Software project development is never easy--especially when you are waiting for outside vendors for things like SDKs and APIs.
I just feel bad for the guys who already bought hardware to build a PC in anticipation of the release. Some guys on here picked up their stuff six months ago. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, if you're making a specific build for this game, I would hold out until we get a firm release date--check that, until it starts shipping. Let's not forget that Skytrak gave a date when info on the protective stand would be available--we then went weeks without hearing from them. They then opened up for pre-orders with a promised ship date in October. They ran everyone's credit cards immediately, then sent an e-mail that it would be delayed at least another month.
Thus, I'd hold out until a PC app is actually available before you start buying boards, CPUs, etc. As you know, things get faster and cheaper pretty quick (especially with things like SSDs). Pricing is almost near the point where using a single SSD (instead of a drive for the OS and then a data drive) is feasible. The tech industry showcases new products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) right after Jan 1, with stuff usually shipping in the month after that.
On the bright side, speaking of consumer shows...
The delays will likely put us near the PGA merchandise show in January. It will be interesting to see what the new year brings, as competition is always good. Skytrak is a disruptive technology in the features that it offers at the price point. It will be interesting to see if there any new entries from the field, or if Foresight (GC2) or the radar companies lower prices in response.
I just feel bad for the guys who already bought hardware to build a PC in anticipation of the release. Some guys on here picked up their stuff six months ago. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, if you're making a specific build for this game, I would hold out until we get a firm release date--check that, until it starts shipping. Let's not forget that Skytrak gave a date when info on the protective stand would be available--we then went weeks without hearing from them. They then opened up for pre-orders with a promised ship date in October. They ran everyone's credit cards immediately, then sent an e-mail that it would be delayed at least another month.
Thus, I'd hold out until a PC app is actually available before you start buying boards, CPUs, etc. As you know, things get faster and cheaper pretty quick (especially with things like SSDs). Pricing is almost near the point where using a single SSD (instead of a drive for the OS and then a data drive) is feasible. The tech industry showcases new products at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) right after Jan 1, with stuff usually shipping in the month after that.
On the bright side, speaking of consumer shows...
The delays will likely put us near the PGA merchandise show in January. It will be interesting to see what the new year brings, as competition is always good. Skytrak is a disruptive technology in the features that it offers at the price point. It will be interesting to see if there any new entries from the field, or if Foresight (GC2) or the radar companies lower prices in response.
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