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I don't have a Helix. I have Garmin EchoMaps, but this advice is universal. To make a long story short... More screen = more pixels. More pixels = more details. More details = more clarity.Buy what you can afford. No one ever complains about their depth finder screen being too big. I have a 9" screen on my boat and would like to go bigger. I think 9" would be overkill on the ice, but side imaging is a different beast all together.- Jim
Good advice here. the only thing I would say is that if you're going to go with Garmin panoptix or Livescope that the 9" screen is a must have imo. I've used both a 7" and a 9" with original panoptix and the 9" was worlds better. I've only used a 9-inch with livescope, but I can't see wanting to go back to a smaller screen.
To make a long story short... More screen = more pixels. More pixels = more details. More details = more clarity.
This isn't exactly correct. Both the Helix 5 and 7 have the same pixel count, both are 800H x 480v. Different size, brightness and of different quality constituent LED. Same with a Garmin, same #, differing quality. You need to go bigger like a Helix 9 to actually get more pixels.
How are these units with batteries? Do they eat through them quickly?
For side image you do want the larger screen. you just need to make sure your g2 unit is the gps model. it will have the mapping capabilities. If you are planning to down load your maps onto a pc you will need to buy additional software.Keep it safe! JDL
thanks for the reply. I was planning on getting the mapping for sure. So you're saying there is no drastic difference between Gen2 and Gen3?
No I was saying if you didn’t want the networking both units have mapping. The gen 3 is going to give you wider area of coverage. Don’t know how much of a tech head you are, but do a search for difference between gen 2 and three. Will give you a good idea as to if you want to spend the extra cash. Have to say the helix units give you a great bang for the buck. So if you have the cash I would go with the gen, 3. Don’t know where you are shopping but check out Hodges Marine, they have prices that may save you $20.00 or more. Good luck!Keep it safe! JDL
thank you! Hodges has some great prices. Turns out a friend at work has a Garmin Echomap 73SV (he think it's a G2) but brand new transducer. Says he'd sell it for 350 so might go that route.
good to know, just asked if it was chirp. If it's not chirp i'm going to pass.