well, i bet i read 100 threads, and reviews on retail websites, about the i-pilot, and this is the first one i have seen with this info. i guess it is human nature not to want to talk bad about our new high dollar toys that we stick our necks out for. still, on a calmer day, it appears to be the real deal, but in the wind, which is why i bought it, the i-pilot seems to not be advanced enough. the tecnology is available to do what it should (as in the ag industry) but must be too expensive for trolling motors. my guess is it needs a better gps receiver.