I have seen a lot of posts like this comparing the Helix to other units but couldn't find anyone that has compared the Helix-7 to the 798 unit specifically. I own the 798ci right now and love it but I just got the Helix-7 as a gift and need to decide which one to keep. Has anyone here used both units before?
-I like the wider/rectangular screen on the Helix-7, but I'm afraid that will be a disadvantage for side-imaging. I also think that the Helix allows the water temp overlay to be shown when I am in split-screen mode. (I don't think my 798 can do that).
-The 798 has 3 preset buttons and 2 card slots that I think I need (one for my lakemap chip and another one to save GPS locations) so I'm leaning towards keeping my current unit. Am I overlooking anything else???
Here are the major differences I found from their website:
798ci hd si:
· Display Size - Diagonal:5"
· Display Pixel Matrix: 640V x 640H
· Mount A Type:Quick Disconnect
· Power Draw:615 mA
· i-Pilot Link:Optional
· # card slots: 2
· 3 preset buttons for favorite views
· Built in contour maps (but I have the Navionics chip)
Helix-7
· Display Size - Diagonal:7"
· Display Pixel Matrix: 800H x 480V
· Mount A Type:Gimbal Mount
· Power Draw:800 mA
· i-Pilot Link:Not Supported
· # card slots: 1
· 0 preset buttons
LINKS:
Helix-7: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/HELIX-7-SI-GPS/
798: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/798ci-HD-SI-Combo/
-House
-I like the wider/rectangular screen on the Helix-7, but I'm afraid that will be a disadvantage for side-imaging. I also think that the Helix allows the water temp overlay to be shown when I am in split-screen mode. (I don't think my 798 can do that).
-The 798 has 3 preset buttons and 2 card slots that I think I need (one for my lakemap chip and another one to save GPS locations) so I'm leaning towards keeping my current unit. Am I overlooking anything else???
Here are the major differences I found from their website:
798ci hd si:
· Display Size - Diagonal:5"
· Display Pixel Matrix: 640V x 640H
· Mount A Type:Quick Disconnect
· Power Draw:615 mA
· i-Pilot Link:Optional
· # card slots: 2
· 3 preset buttons for favorite views
· Built in contour maps (but I have the Navionics chip)
Helix-7
· Display Size - Diagonal:7"
· Display Pixel Matrix: 800H x 480V
· Mount A Type:Gimbal Mount
· Power Draw:800 mA
· i-Pilot Link:Not Supported
· # card slots: 1
· 0 preset buttons
LINKS:
Helix-7: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/HELIX-7-SI-GPS/
798: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/798ci-HD-SI-Combo/
-House