Any Reason To Wait?

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11-22-2010, 02:38 PM
Leadhead

Any Reason To Wait?

Bass Pro's Thanksgiving sale ad just out. Humminbird 788 ci $499.99 and 798ci Si Combo $799.99 while quantities last. What's coming out in 2011? Should I wait or pull the trigger on one of these?
11-22-2010, 04:30 PM
Wannabe...

Can't remember the model numbers, but they'll have replacements that have the Down Imaging without the Side Imaging. Guessing they'll have the new video out capability too, but not sure on that one.

Wannabe...
11-22-2010, 04:34 PM
cajun fryer

cabelas has the same deal on the 788ci i am sure thinking about it.
11-23-2010, 08:53 AM
Humminbird_Greg

Leadhead,
The 798ci Si Combo and 788ci Combo units are not changing for 2011 except that they will now have the “HD” designation in their model names (798ci HD Si Combo and 788ci HD Combo).

There is a new 788ci HD Di Combo unit though and as Wannabe stated it will have our new Down Imaging sonar in it but will give up the 83kHz 60 degree sonar beam to have this (existing models cannot be upgraded to use the new Down Imaging sonar).
11-23-2010, 11:17 AM
jaxsprat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Humminbird_Greg

Leadhead,
The 798ci Si Combo and 788ci Combo units are not changing for 2011 except that they will now have the “HD” designation in their model names (798ci HD Si Combo and 788ci HD Combo).

There is a new 788ci HD Di Combo unit though and as Wannabe stated it will have our new Down Imaging sonar in it but will give up the 83kHz 60 degree sonar beam to have this (existing models cannot be upgraded to use the new Down Imaging sonar).

Please Greg what about 1197???Is it getting a anything new with Di image or ducer for same? Anything new on GPS and donut??
11-23-2010, 11:31 AM
Humminbird_Greg

The 1197c Si unit is being replaced by the 1198c Si unit. New internal electronics but outwardly what you will see is a brighter display.

I have not heard of any announced changes to the GPS.
11-23-2010, 02:08 PM
Leadhead

Thanks Greg, that helps a lot. Do you have any idea what the 788 ci HD combo will sell for?
11-23-2010, 02:45 PM
Humminbird_Greg

I believe that the 788ci HD Combo will retail for $699.99 - although the prices you stated are $200 less than that.

FYI: the 788ci HD Di Combo will retail for $799.99
11-23-2010, 10:18 PM
jaxsprat

THANKS to Greg for info
11-23-2010, 10:27 PM
gabowman

Not familiar with Hummingbird lingo. When will Hummingbird come out with a competitor to the HDS Lowrance units (appearance on the screens) or is this new "HD" it?
11-28-2010, 12:58 PM
The Shootist

Can the 798ci.Si have the down imaging down loaded to it or does it already have it ? Please answer quick im wanting one but really want the down imaging also.
12-07-2010, 01:57 PM
Humminbird_Greg

Sorry for the delay in replying guys. I’ve been tied up at work and home so have not been back on this board in a while.

Gabowman,
I’m not sure what you are meaning… could you explain a little more? The “HD” is just a designation for the fact that our 5 inch units are using the highest pixel count display on the market. Nothing changed from last years display in these units (although the “HD” units will now have an Ethernet connection on them).

Trashtrout,
If the 798 unit you buy does not come with the Down Imaging sonar in it, you can load it by updating it with the software from the Humminbird web site.