If I heard correctly they will be replacing them with the helix series and continuing with the onix series. I bought an 1199 last year and have no complaints, heck of a deal for a guy who wants to upgrade their unit, so long as you aren’t terribly concerned with having the newest technology.
Anyone wants to buy my extra 998 HD si that I can put towards an 1199 let me know. Thinking about adding a 360 imaging so the larger screen might be nice.
It looks like you can get the helix 12 for a couple hundred more dollars… Decisions decisions.
If you don’t want SI, if it were me id go helix. Faster processor and you ‘should’ be safe that it will be compatible with newer accesories as they come out, and an extra 2″ of screen. The helix SI units look to be on part with the non sale price on the 1199 if your looking to add SI.