riverrat717
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Anybody running one? Opinions? Thinking of getting one soon, and like the fact that it has i-pilot link and networking availability.
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I've only seen a Helix 5 2d one and played with it while on the water, menu functions are easy, screen looked very bright & clear compared to the 788 ch hd I had on my boat at the time. I was on the fence between a Helix 7 DI and 899 DI, ended up with a 899 SI model only because it was on sale. Not had a chance to use it since i just got it installed last week. LOL
Check out crappiedotcom as there are several threads about the helix series, bbc dot com is another one for good opinions.
Check out crappiedotcom as there are several threads about the helix series, bbc dot com is another one for good opinions.
riverrat717
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Thanks TNtroller! I'll check them out.
Is the 899 old tech at this point?
Is the 899 old tech at this point?
Not necessarily "old" tech, but the 899 or Legacy series I think they call them have been out for several years, and HB felt like it was time for a new product. HB will STILL support this series for several years to come, so. There is not much you can do to "improve" 2d sonor, just better screen quality to show a prettier picture. SI & DI can be improved with better transducers (HB has a HD version for more $$) but there is noticable improvement in what you see on the HU in the SI mode, but I'm not sure about the DI mode.
I plan on using the 899 in DI/2d mode more than anything else since the xducer will be on the TM up front, and the SI pictures on the HU get distorted due to directional changes in the TM. I also got this unit because it is compatible with the ILink unit which allows me to upgrade from the Ipilot I currently have whenever HB comes out with the next generation of Ilink. I'll buy then instead of the $800 price tag now. Lots of guys just have to have the latest and greatest gadget, I'm content to be a generation or two behind in fishing technology since I'm in old fart territory, and not willing to spend my $$ on the latest/greatest conversational piece of equipment. It does take a lot of time on the water to learn new electronics, which seems to take away from the actual fishing in some aspects so I'm not willing to spend the $$ and the time when something new comes out. LOL
I plan on using the 899 in DI/2d mode more than anything else since the xducer will be on the TM up front, and the SI pictures on the HU get distorted due to directional changes in the TM. I also got this unit because it is compatible with the ILink unit which allows me to upgrade from the Ipilot I currently have whenever HB comes out with the next generation of Ilink. I'll buy then instead of the $800 price tag now. Lots of guys just have to have the latest and greatest gadget, I'm content to be a generation or two behind in fishing technology since I'm in old fart territory, and not willing to spend my $$ on the latest/greatest conversational piece of equipment. It does take a lot of time on the water to learn new electronics, which seems to take away from the actual fishing in some aspects so I'm not willing to spend the $$ and the time when something new comes out. LOL
riverrat717
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Thanks TNtroller! Good to know the older units are still supported. Think I'm going to shift gears and invest in a nice TM.
