Topic: Helix 10 si vs 899si

[Archie]

Hi just wondering anyone views on the two units.
I have the 899si and was thinking about up grading to the Helix 10si, is it worth me doing so how much better are the new units ?
Thanks.

[rnvinc]

HELIX 10 SI GPS ...:

*Comes stock with the XHS 9 HDSI 180 T ...
*Widescreen format ...
*Brighter nit screen ...
*Autochart Live built in ...
*Will be supported for several years after the 899 ...

Rickie

[sfw1960]

Quite a bit faster CPU too Rickie...

[rnvinc]

Quite a bit faster CPU too Rickie...

I wanted to add this info but could not find any "documented" info to substantiate the processor comparison ...

Thanks for adding your real world experience with the processor efficiency ...

Rickie

[mako9man2]

I just upgraded my 999 to the Helix1 12si and could not be happier.  Much brighter, larger screen with much higher resolution and the faster processor make a real difference.  My 999 used the same transducer but the difference in the picture on the Helix 12 is markedly better. 

[Archie]

Thanks guys will have to have a good think about this as going to Florida this September from the uk and these units are so much cheaper than back home .