I absolutely concur and have come the same conclusion, as far as the display goes. MC1 would be the way to go, with the 2D system, and the option to upgrade without changes to the 3D (if ever).
I also very much like the switching between machines, especially since I have the dozer and skid steer. Would be great.
I am trying to find the disadvantages though.
iDig has pretty quick confirmed full support for my Rototilt, which is very important. Wireless and switch between machines is definitely a plus as well. Being European myself, I am not too afraid of choosing a system from overseas, as long as support us somewhat present, which, it is as far as I checked.
LEICA it seems, is a big, if not the biggest player.
I dislike the tight partnership of TRIMBLE and CAT, makes me feel I am not really, fully considered worthy..?
At this very moment, while still waiting for LEICA to get back to me, and only having received a flyer from iDig, I am leaning strongly to either one of the two, maybe 65% LEICA, 35% iDig - not knowing a price for LEICA of course.
Right around USD$12,000 for the iDig is what I have found out so far.
Really curious about LEICA pricing, and the quote from a local dealer, install included, for TRIMBLE is still being worked on.
What price were you told for the LEICA system when you researched it?
I remember you were given higher numbers at first, and then they came down..