I don't get to spend as much time fishing as I'd like, usually 1/2 day at a time. Technology for me eliminates wasted time fishing where there are no fish. It's that simple. Driving 2.5 hours to fish 3-4 hours is something I do often, good electronics helps use my time wisely. All that being said, things are getting a bit obnoxious. I recently purchased a Helix 10 SI/DI/Mega, while talking to the sales guy, he showed me another brand unit that actually was able to hook up to Netflix......really!