As a new Starlink customer, they didn't do a great job of communicating the REV3 -> REV4 transition. While they primarily displayed the kickstand version (plus alternative mount options) it was vague enough that I was surprised to open the box and not see the tripod everyone else's dish seemed to have come with. To get to the order page, you first put in a delivery address and from there they simply hid mentions to the REV3/articulated option which is still shown for non-U.S. delivery addresses.
In a way, it's great not to have the extra moving parts and complications that come with articulation. Performance-wise, REV4 seems to work fine even when the app complains about misalignment. On anchor, a boat can easily swing +/- 20° within a minute while bobbing around a few degrees, which means any increase in range and power helps considerably.
My only disappointment is the power consumption that is likely inevitable with the wider-range static terminal. The possibility of cutting power draw by 30-50% makes me wonder if I should downgrade to a secondhand REV3.
In a way, it's great not to have the extra moving parts and complications that come with articulation. Performance-wise, REV4 seems to work fine even when the app complains about misalignment. On anchor, a boat can easily swing +/- 20° within a minute while bobbing around a few degrees, which means any increase in range and power helps considerably.
My only disappointment is the power consumption that is likely inevitable with the wider-range static terminal. The possibility of cutting power draw by 30-50% makes me wonder if I should downgrade to a secondhand REV3.