Reflex XTR vs G3

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G-Man - 16 Dec 2005 01:09 GMT

I downloaded the demo for Reflex XTR, and I must say I'm impressed.

Is G3's graphics anywhere close?

I don't have a radio and would have to purchase one for the Reflex XTR, so
that will make it more expensive for sure.

G-Man

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Steve R - 16 Dec 2005 04:26 GMT

I tried the XTR on my previous computer but never had much luck with it
although I've flown it on other systems. I don't think it was the sim, I
think is was my computer. I've got a newer (read, more powerful) computer
now and am currently running the G3 on it. Personally, I think the XTR's
graphics were better although the G3 isn't bad at all. I sometimes have
orientation issues with the G3 (which I think is a graphics issue) that I
don't remember noticing with the XTR.

I don't think you can go wrong with either.

Good luck,
Steve R.

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G MAN - 16 Dec 2005 11:33 GMT

> I tried the XTR on my previous computer but never had much luck with it
> although I've flown it on other systems. I don't think it was the sim, I
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There is a photo field now available for G3 the looks as good as XTR.
You should ne very happy with G3. DOUG

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Steve R - 17 Dec 2005 04:04 GMT

>> I tried the XTR on my previous computer but never had much luck with it
>> although I've flown it on other systems. I don't think it was the sim, I
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> There is a photo field now available for G3 the looks as good as XTR.
> You should ne very happy with G3. DOUG

Yeah, I recently updated my G3 with the photo field add-on's. It is much
better but I think the contrast levels on the G3 aren't as good as maybe
they could be, and I have played around with the adjustments. The lighting
on the model, especially at a distance, makes it more difficult to orient
to. I don't remember having that problem with the XTR.

I suppose on the plus side, if you get used to that, you'll have a better
time in the real world where lighting is rarely optimal for any length of
time anyway. I don't mean to sound like I'm down on the G3. I'm not! :-)
If fact, it's been a big help.

Fly Safe,
Steve R.

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Gerard - 20 Dec 2005 09:51 GMT

I showed my Reflex XTR (on a pretty good laptop) to the heli guys in the local
toy ^h^h^h hobby shop where they sell G3. They went a funny colour and asked
for the details of the local distributor.

OTOH, I'm probably going to buy my bro G3 'cause it comes with a controller
and he can learn the basics without needing to buy a new tx. (Yes, I'll trust him
with my R50 once I can see him handling the sim.)

You need a pretty good graphics setup to run XTR to advantage.

I can't comment on the photo backdrop of G3 'cause I've not seen it...

Gerard

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john lammers - 24 Dec 2005 17:37 GMT

hmmmm. G3 vs XTR.

I have xtr and love it- I had to upgrade my video card to get the frame rate
to a decent level- but it's great. And yes, it's saved me dozens of hours
of watching tv.

But then again G3 will run on less of a machine- so I hear. And it comes
with a controller. I have G2, but it's junk. I have been considering G3
since it has more activities that XTR.

oh- one other thing- the XTR site gives free upgrades/downloads- so you can
have more helicopters (and planes, and flyig sites) later. That's a plus.
G3 charges for such.

has anyone considered Aerofly deluxe? The advertising looks good....

John

>I showed my Reflex XTR (on a pretty good laptop) to the heli guys in the
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Steve R - 24 Dec 2005 19:18 GMT

> hmmmm. G3 vs XTR.
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Really? I've got the G3 and recently added some models and couple of the
new photo realistic flying sites. They didn't charge me a thing. I am a
registered owner though!

Fly Safe,
Steve R.

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