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2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« on: December 01, 2013, 09:50:05 PM »
Does anyone have info on the new 2014 models such as the 999ci HD SI? Specifically, will the new models have an increase in screen resolution (i.e. more pixels) over the previous generation models?

I know that with the current models, the pixel density decreases as screen size increases (see http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showthread.php?195929-Humminbird-Screen-Size-V-S-Screen-Clarity!). I'm starting to see deals on the current stock so I'm wondering what the new models will bring to the table in terms of increase screen clarity via increased pixel density.


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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2013, 10:08:00 PM »
I think I just answered my own question. The 10" ONIX model (http://store.humminbird.com/products/748449/ONIX10ci_Combo) will have a 1024x768 whereas the 1198's 10.4" screen is 800x600. Not sure about the other models since there isn't info on the Humminbird website yet.

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2013, 12:22:02 AM »
The Onix and Ion models were acquired from another company so they aren't really the same as the 1198/1199, 998/999, or 898/899 comparison.
I don't think the x99 models will have any screen resolution changes, just an extra button and some silk screening on the faceplate(more white outlining).

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2013, 11:33:35 AM »
The ONIX and ION models were not acquired from another company.
The new 800 and 900 series units still use an 800H X 480V LCD.
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2013, 04:50:14 AM »
The ION series look like GeoNav units.
http://forums.sideimagingsoft.com/index.php?topic=6575.msg38931#msg38931
http://investor.johnsonoutdoors.com/common/mobile/iphone/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=320836&CompanyID=JOUT&mobileid=

Yes look like because all boxe is from, but all in is different, new electronic, new soft Humminbird don't change the packaging but only the most interesting!! waiting the manuel to get more information!!

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #6 on: December 04, 2013, 09:02:36 AM »
The user interface/controls are just about all that was kept from the GeoNav design; the internal electronics, software and even the material for the housings were changed.
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2013, 10:14:41 AM »
I just saw the new Ion and Onix models on the Humminbird web site last night. There's very little information on them. They must have just been introduced. I'd like to know more about their capabilities and when they'll be available for purchase.
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2013, 08:19:03 PM »
I just saw the new Ion and Onix models on the Humminbird web site last night. There's very little information on them. They must have just been introduced. I'd like to know more about their capabilities and when they'll be available for purchase.

A lot of us waiting on the details.
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2013, 05:45:47 AM »
I go to Paris boat show next week (12/12/2013), ION and ONIX as xx99 will be show, I will give you informations about them!

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #10 on: December 05, 2013, 09:52:30 AM »
The user interface/controls are just about all that was kept from the GeoNav design; the internal electronics, software and even the material for the housings were changed.
your the last company i want writing software

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #11 on: December 05, 2013, 05:51:50 PM »
HMMMMM...Must have been Al over on the other forum ::)
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #12 on: December 05, 2013, 08:48:39 PM »

Quote from: Humminbird_Greg on Yesterday at 07:02:36 AM
The user interface/controls are just about all that was kept from the GeoNav design; the internal electronics, software and even the material for the housings were changed.


   TroyBoy30--------"your the last company i want writing software"

          If so, why did you buy an 1198? I would think software would be an important part of the package.

                     Mike
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2013, 09:36:04 PM »
I go to Paris boat show next week (12/12/2013), ION and ONIX as xx99 will be show, I will give you informations about them!

Will be looking forward to it.  Please see what you can find out about the transducer for the ONIX.....supposed to have a dedicated Di crystal.  Wondering what the frequencies are for the various crystals.
Thanks.
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2013, 07:41:55 AM »
Quote from: Humminbird_Greg on Yesterday at 07:02:36 AM
The user interface/controls are just about all that was kept from the GeoNav design; the internal electronics, software and even the material for the housings were changed.


   TroyBoy30--------"your the last company i want writing software"

          If so, why did you buy an 1198? I would think software would be an important part of the package.

                     Mike


humminbird didnt have software issues at the time i bought my 1198's.  thats why im still running the same software from a year ago

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2013, 11:57:27 PM »
Sounds fair enough. I'm at a level now that does what I need and works well, so I'm sitting tight.

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #16 on: January 27, 2014, 02:11:04 PM »
Any new information available on these units yet? I'd really like to have one by the time the ice melts in March.
Jerry

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2014, 02:17:11 AM »
Waiting to buy one in Mars (date for France users) maybe a onix Cp +black box for chirp transducer+2 side transducers (one by side for my boat). Screen very better qualityn and a spécific transducer for DI!  Will wait for 360!

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2014, 02:25:17 PM »
There is some information on the ONIX model units on the Humminbird web site.
No information for the ION model units yet.
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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2014, 02:45:33 AM »
For ION, what I see (and play with, easy to use) at Paris Boat Show is no GPS internal antenna, but USB plug (1 for 10'or 2 for 12'), wifi internet compatible, no sounder, it need black box for (SMxxxx to choose). Keyboard little change.
Same quality for screen, same map (navionic, CMAP4d (great!!))+autochart 

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Re: 2014 Models - Will the Screen Resolution Increase?
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2014, 01:41:51 PM »
I have had an order in for the ONIX for about a month now. As soon as I get it and install it I will post some pics.


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