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Post by floki on Sept 8, 2016 19:14:46 GMT -5
Anyone have a GOOD comparison (pictures / video review / etc.) of differences between FLIR Scout PS24 and TK?
I'm looking at purchasing a TK, and I want to just make sure that paying a third of the price will still get me something usable.
If you know of any good video reviews between the two, that would be great as well!
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Post by Erick on Sept 8, 2016 20:44:57 GMT -5
I am also curious if anyone has done this..
A lot of folks own the Scout II I think the hard part will be to find folks who already have gotten a TK (as they are pretty new) and had a chance to have both side-by-side...
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Post by floki on Sept 8, 2016 22:08:05 GMT -5
If I don't hear much back I'll probably just buy one and then do a comparison post with the TK and one of our guys' Scout II
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Post by wesker on Sept 8, 2016 22:51:44 GMT -5
My buddy has the TK and and it's certainly a nice piece of equipment. Especially at that price point. He got his for 480 new. Unfortunately I don't have enough time behind the other one to give a fair enough comparison.
The thing keeping me from getting a TK is the lack of replaceable batteries. Apparently you need to send it back to the company when it stops taking a charge? Big turn off for me
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Sept 9, 2016 6:04:11 GMT -5
I just ordered a TK. I have a friend that has one and he likes it. He is a LEO and a backpacking freak, not sure how much "prepper" he is. He did a review on YT about it. Not a compare vid though.
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Post by Erick on Sept 9, 2016 6:10:20 GMT -5
My buddy has the TK and and it's certainly a nice piece of equipment. Especially at that price point. He got his for 480 new. Unfortunately I don't have enough time behind the other one to give a fair enough comparison. The thing keeping me from getting a TK is the lack of replaceable batteries. Apparently you need to send it back to the company when it stops taking a charge? Big turn off for me The Scout II has the same issue but at the time was the only remotely affordable handheld IR. I also prefer replacable batteries but also have a small and light battery pack i can use with it and connect via the USB to extend battery life. Both start out with a nominal 5 hr battery life which is pretty good IMO ( tho I suspect really its less) |
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Post by floki on Sept 9, 2016 8:15:11 GMT -5
I just ordered a TK. I have a friend that has one and he likes it. He is a LEO and a backpacking freak, not sure how much "prepper" he is. He did a review on YT about it. Not a compare vid though. Very helpful stuff - thank you!! I think i'm gonna buy one. The battery pack thing is kind of annoying, but I get it from their perspective. |
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Post by Erick on Sept 9, 2016 18:14:05 GMT -5
I just ordered a TK. I have a friend that has one and he likes it. He is a LEO and a backpacking freak, not sure how much "prepper" he is. He did a review on YT about it. Not a compare vid though. Very helpful stuff - thank you!! I think i'm gonna buy one. The battery pack thing is kind of annoying, but I get it from their perspective. The Extra battery pack I have (sometimes) in my FLIR pouch is an aftermarket thing I use to recharge the unit as needed. Seems to work for an extra couple hours charge. |
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Sept 9, 2016 18:45:21 GMT -5
@erick...are you talking about a battery pack you use to recharge a cell phone? Thats a great idea for in the field...thanks. I just had one of those V8 moments ... lol
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Post by floki on Sept 9, 2016 20:40:08 GMT -5
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Post by Erick on Sept 9, 2016 21:53:02 GMT -5
@erick...are you talking about a battery pack you use to recharge a cell phone? Thats a great idea for in the field...thanks. I just had one of those V8 moments ... lol Yes I was. The FLIR Scout II has an integral and internal battery, that gets charged via USB.. I have an external battery so in a pinch I can recharge the unit on the go in the field. W/ USB of course u can always use a car charger also which I also have in addition to the regular outlet charger.. |
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Post by Patriotic Sheepdog on Sept 10, 2016 6:17:48 GMT -5
@erick...are you talking about a battery pack you use to recharge a cell phone? Thats a great idea for in the field...thanks. I just had one of those V8 moments ... lol Yes I was. The FLIR Scout II has an integral and internal battery, that gets charged via USB.. I have an external battery so in a pinch I can recharge the unit on the go in the field. W/ USB of course u can always use a car charger also which I also have in addition to the regular outlet charger.. I see a new kit forming for my FLIR. Wonder what tactical pouch I can use....hmm, once the FLIR arrives, off to the bunker to put something together....  |
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