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Good question!
I own and use both albeit differently...for me they occupy different user niches.
The distinction maybe hard to explain but here goes...I use the SkyScout hand held to identify things...I use the Argo Navis scope mounted to find things.
That is to say, if I am out and about and "just looking up" I tend to use the SkyScout for a quick identification generally of a star from my light polluted backyard. If I am out "hunting" for stuff the tool of choice is the Argo Navis.
Since I don't have my SkyScout scope mounted I can not speak to its actual in use accuracy...I do know that if there is lots of metal around it then it does not work so well (at least mine dosen't)...I have to take my watch off if that is that hand I am holding it with. My suspicion is that it would work okay for use with a finderscope or low magnification.
Having said that, my kids love it and I enjoy the additional informational material the SkyScout delivers in its tutorials.
As to the Argo Navis, after proper set-up its accuracy is legendary...after everything is aligned I can maintain my accurate observations at high magnifications.
In summary, I see and use them for different things...for me they are complimentary tools and I use them for different purposes. If I could only choose one it would be the Argo Navis but, I enjoy the SkyScout because it is fun!
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