The LX1606 uses the new LX Vario USB-D in addition to a control box,
and connection board. *The vario has 3 neumatic inputs *TE, Pitot,
Static it will receiver a GPS stream and adds vario data and then *to
a Display (I perfer a Craggy Aero Ultimate) *running SeeYouMobile)

The LX USB-D vario is also used for the MiniMap with no control box,
the MiniMap controls the vario along with SeeYouMobile PNA Software, a
GPS is also needed for this configuration (Colibri, NANO, PowerFlarm,
Garmin etc)

Richard,www.craggyaero.com

I've long been a fan of LX Navigation having flown almost exclusively
with LX products. However, I am a little confused as to their new
product line and the seeming split of the company and plan to get the
MiniMap KB/V for this season. Let me try to outline my understanding,
and please correct me if I am wrong.

First to the companies:

1) Erazem Polutnik of SeeYou works for (is an owner of) LXNav which
manufactures the LX8000, LX9000 and Nano. The LX8000 and LX9000 run
on a custom hardware with a linux operating system underneath - not
SeeYou Mobile
2) LX Navigation has developed the Mini Map that runs a version of
SeeYou Mobile - does the hardware include the software, or this is
separate?
3) The Vario units from both LXNav and LXNavigation appear to be
identical?

Question: Why the split between the two companies?

Secondly, product lines:

1) The new USB-D vario is used in the LX1606, LX8000, and LX9000?
2) The LX Mini Map KB/V comes with a vario. Is this the new USB-D
vario or just a simple vario similar to the LX16? The price point
would appear to be that you are getting a STF variometer.

Question: What would be the advantage of purchasing an LX9000 in the
$5500 range as opposed to an LX Mini Map + LX 1606 (USB-D) at $2500?
(The one I can think of is the LX9000 does have a compass module - but
perhaps LX Nav will come out with this soon?)

Thanks for your input!