With Humminbird fire selling out the Gen 4 Helix and other models I assume they are coming out with new models soon?
I overheard the guy at Reeds say the Apex and helix will make a baby for the new ones.
Does anyone know any information?
It will be interesting to see what they come out with.
Just stopped by the local marine dealer for some boat wiring components. They had just been at a sales meeting and were told of a new touch screen unit on the way. I notice Reed’s has some real deals on several HB models going right now.
Just stopped by the local marine dealer for some boat wiring components. They had just been at a sales meeting and were told of a new touch screen unit on the way. I notice Reed’s has some real deals on several HB models going right now.
Those deals seem to have been available all summer long. From what I’ve seen. 500 dollar rebates been available since I bought the new terrova
Touch screen would be nice. Bird has been behind on that big time.
Call me the minority but I really don’t want a touch screen . I can rifle through the settings pretty dang quick . I hate the touch screens in my vehicles . Punching through those to change the presets drives me nuts .
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Joe Jarl wrote:</div>
Just stopped by the local marine dealer for some boat wiring components. They had just been at a sales meeting and were told of a new touch screen unit on the way. I notice Reed’s has some real deals on several HB models going right now.Those deals seem to have been available all summer long. From what I’ve seen. 500 dollar rebates been available since I bought the new terrova
Reed’s was tacking on another $250-500 off Helix and Solix. Sale ended on Sunday. The Helix 9 MSI was $850 which was nearly 50% off.
New units are going to be called Xplore apparently.
New units are going to be called Xplore apparently.
Probably double in price
Its not just about the new screens, it’s the upgrading the power needed to run them that most overlook…its crazy how many amps today’s modern head units are requiring… Curious to see what Bird comes up with for their FFS 2.0 technology…That domino is likely the first to fall before Garmin releases their 2.0 tech then followed by Lowrance…
Touch screen would be nice. Bird has been behind on that big time.
I agree! I’ve been a lowrance guy and got frustrated with the mapping in Canada so went and got a helix and was shocked it wasn’t touchscreen. Plus the whole interface sucks I thought everyone said they were easier to use? BS, I can find anything I want with a couple screen taps on my lowrance and it takes like 5 beers and a lot of 4 letter words to do the same on bird.
I hope for a HDMI or sometype of input, yeah I know Apex and solix has them, but damn there expensive. Also can ingrated the helix’s to share map chips between them. Sucks buying 2 map chips.
Second me in the minority but I would not want a touch screen. The guys I fish with who have Garmin struggle in cold Temps and rain with their touch screens.
Second me in the minority but I would not want a touch screen. The guys I fish with who have Garmin struggle in cold Temps and rain with their touch screens.
I’ve run Garmin for the last 5 years on open water and ice and never had an issue.
Never had an issue with touch screens either on my Lowrance units. They work great in all elements. In the cold you do need to take a glove off or have one of those gloves that has the special touch type tip on it. No big deal.
Not feeling so great about the HELIX 12 CHIRP MSI GPS G4N I’m about to get rigged on my new boat…
Not feeling so great about the HELIX 12 CHIRP MSI GPS G4N I’m about to get rigged on my new boat…
If you got it on a good discount I wouldn’t worry too much, who knows how much the new ones will be
Its not just about the new screens, it’s the upgrading the power needed to run them that most overlook…its crazy how many amps today’s modern head units are requiring… Curious to see what Bird comes up with for their FFS 2.0 technology…That domino is likely the first to fall before Garmin releases their 2.0 tech then followed by Lowrance…
right. from what I have heard, garmin already has their new ffs developed but has no reason to release it since they own the market for the most part.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>acarroline wrote:</div>
Not feeling so great about the HELIX 12 CHIRP MSI GPS G4N I’m about to get rigged on my new boat…If you got it on a good discount I wouldn’t worry too much, who knows how much the new ones will be
$2500 and the $500 rebate ($2k)…
I took advantage of the helix deals. Happy enough with the tech for the deal I got. Helix 12 MSI G4 CHO for $1299 and then the $500 rebate on top.
I took advantage of the helix deals. Happy enough with the tech for the deal I got. Helix 12 MSI G4 CHO for $1299 and then the $500 rebate on top.
That’s what I’m looking for. That’s a solid deal. And I only need the the cho.
Bearcat- I found the deal on Rogers Sporting Goods site. May be done now but pop up again
They better be upgrading their FFS, otherwise I am switching to Garmin this winter. Helix units are definitely due for an update as well.
They better be upgrading their FFS, otherwise I am switching to Garmin this winter. Helix units are definitely due for an update as well.
As said above, Garmin is just waiting on their next gen. I would go with Garmin for FFS. They are way ahead of the rest.
As said above, Garmin is just waiting on their next gen. I would go with Garmin for FFS. They are way ahead of the rest.
Agreed, I am leaning towards Garmin, but curious to see how much HB can improve.
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