NEW Humminbird Standalone Helix 5 Units Announced!!

I had a great conversation with Humminbird and there is a new 5" standalone unit series coming out at the end of the year called Helix 5 units. They are set for Mid December and Early January Release dates.


Here are all of the units that they are going to have:


Helix 5 Sonar Only
**Features & Specs**
- 5" color TFT wide-screen LCD
- 480v X 800h resolution, 256 colors
- 83/200kHz dual beam sonar
- 4000 watts peak-to-peak
- 1500' depth capability




Helix 5 Sonar Only Portable
**Features & Specs**
- 5" color TFT wide-screen LCD
- 480v X 800h resolution, 256 colors
- 83/200kHz dual beam sonar
- 4000 watts peak-to-peak
- 1500' depth capability
- Portable Container with 12vdc battery




Helix 5 Sonar/GPS Combo
**Features & Specs**
- 5" color TFT wide-screen LCD
- 480v X 800h resolution, 256 colors
- 83/200kHz dual beam sonar
- 4000 watts peak-to-peak
- 1500' depth capability
- Internal GPS + Micro SD Slot
- Humminbird Lakemaster Cartography Compatible
- Navionics compatibility (No Platinum)




Helix 5 Sonar/GPS Combo Portable
**Features & Specs**
- 5" color TFT wide-screen LCD
- 480v X 800h resolution, 256 colors
- 83/200kHz dual beam sonar
- 4000 watts peak-to-peak
- 1500' depth capability
- Internal GPS + Micro SD Slot
- Humminbird Lakemaster Cartography Compatible
- Navionics compatibility (No Platinum)
- Portable Container with 12vdc battery


Helix 5 DI/Sonar Only
**Features & Specs**
- 5" color TFT wide-screen LCD
- 480v X 800h resolution, 256 colors
- 83/200kHz dual beam sonar
- 455/800kHz Down Imaging
- 4000 watts peak-to-peak
- 1500' depth capability (2D)






Helix 5 DI/Sonar/GPS Combo
**Features & Specs**
- 5" color TFT wide-screen LCD
- 480v X 800h resolution, 256 colors
- 83/200kHz dual beam sonar
- 455/800kHz Down Imaging
- 4000 watts peak-to-peak
- 1500' depth capability (2D)
- Internal GPS + Micro SD Slot
- Humminbird Lakemaster Cartography Compatible
- Navionics compatibility (No Platinum)
Helix 5 SI/DI/Sonar/GPS Combo
**Features & Specs**
- 5" color TFT wide-screen LCD
- 480v X 800h resolution, 256 colors
- 83/200kHz dual beam sonar
- 455/800kHz Down Imaging + Side Imaging
- 4000 watts peak-to-peak
- 1500' depth capability (2D)
- Internal GPS + Micro SD Slot
- Humminbird Lakemaster Cartography Compatible
- Navionics compatibility (No Platinum)


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...elix5SIGPS.jpg

I wonder where the SD Card door is...??

Rickie

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Originally Posted by rnvinc

I wonder where the SD Card door is...??

Rickie

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It's micro.....you got to look harder?????????

Didn't describe a SI unit but that is whats pictured??:dono

Looks like the white readout boxes are still taking up a full 1/5 of the screen width...

Didn't gain much screen in this new "Wide screen" offering...

Hopefully that's just marketing pictures...

Rickie

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Didn't descries an SI unit but that is whats pictured??:dono

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Yes it does .... it's the last version listed, but there's no spacing between it and the DI/Sonar/GPS version specs, so it's kinda "hidden" :Doh:

... cp :kewl

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Originally Posted by rnvinc

I wonder where the SD Card door is...??

Rickie

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I wonder if that is the "door" on the left of the image, where the lines of the edge of the unit are broken :scratchhead

... cp :kewl

I see it now, thanks.

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Originally Posted by CrappiePappy

I wonder if that is the "door" on the left of the image, where the lines of the edge of the unit are broken :scratchhead

... cp :kewl

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That would be my guess too Pappy ...

Rickie

Anybody know the demensions on these yet?

David...can you start one of the Helix units up and see if the white readout boxes are on the side or at the bottom...??

And go thru the menus to see if there are any options to move, change, or turn off these boxes...

Rickie

I do believe, that it is done like this. Now this is the best SI unit among 5" screens IMHO:

http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps24a53844.jpg

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Originally Posted by Vik3

I do believe, that it is done like this. Now this is the best SI unit among 5" screens IMHO:

http://i502.photobucket.com/albums/e...ps24a53844.jpg

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Where did you get your Helix image...??

The only marketing images I've seen show the white boxes on the side...

Rickie

Sorry, I just took that view from the left picture and put it on full screen of the new unit to show how it would look. No doubt that Humminbird provided full screen option for HELIX5 aswell.

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Anybody know the dimensions on these yet?

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WITHOUT Gimbal:

In-Dash: 7.55” W x4.28” H x 1.13” D

Anyone seen anything on a release date or pricing?

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Originally Posted by cray

Anyone seen anything on a release date or pricing?

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Mid December to January release.

MSRP is $499 for the SI Combo on down to around $199 for the 2D Sonar only ($299 w/GPS), then $249/$349 for the DI with or without GPS, IIRC.
Micro SD - so new mapping cards coming soon too.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ixBackView.jpg




:twocents

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Originally Posted by rnvinc

David...can you start one of the Helix units up and see if the white readout boxes are on the side or at the bottom...??

And go thru the menus to see if there are any options to move, change, or turn off these boxes...

Rickie

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Read Outs will be on the left side. You will be able to turn off readouts in full side view only.

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Originally Posted by cray

Anyone seen anything on a release date or pricing?

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MSRP Now available....

HUMM HELIX 5 SONAR .....MSRP...$199.99
IN STOCK: 0 | ETA: 12/29/14

HUMM HELIX 5 DI.....MSRP...$249.99
IN STOCK: 0 | ETA: 12/15/14

HUMM HELIX 5 SONAR GPS .....MSRP...$299.99
IN STOCK: 0 | ETA: 01/19/15

HUMM HELIX 5 DI GPS .....MSRP...$349.99
IN STOCK: 0 | ETA: 12/15/14

HUMM HELIX 5 SI GPS .....MSRP...$499.99
IN STOCK: 0 | ETA: 12/22/14

HUMM HELIX 5 SI GPS KVD .....MSRP...$499.99

HUMM HELIX 5 SONAR PT.....MSRP...$349.99

HUMM HELIX 5 SONAR GPS PT.....MSRP...$449.99

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/j...69f24ead37.jpg

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Originally Posted by Rees Guide

Anybody know the demensions on these yet?

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GM - 7.55"W x 6.74"H x 3.3"D
IDMK - 7.55"W x 4.28"H x 1.13"D
Gimbal or Optional In-Dash Mounting Kit

Humminbird IDMK H5 Flush Mount

HELIX 5 Series In Dash Mounting Kit

Model: 740142-1



David @ shut-up-and-fish
972 822 9285

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Originally Posted by rnvinc

Looks like the white readout boxes are still taking up a full 1/5 of the screen width...

Didn't gain much screen in this new "Wide screen" offering...

Hopefully that's just marketing pictures...

Rickie

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They sure do love those readout boxes...it's like an HB commandment! Thou shalt have huge readouts! Nonetheless, will make a nice option for my kayak :)

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Originally Posted by sfw1960

Mid December to January release.

MSRP is $499 for the SI Combo on down to around $199 for the 2D Sonar only ($299 w/GPS), then $249/$349 for the DI with or without GPS, IIRC.
Micro SD - so new mapping cards

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...ixBackView.jpg
:twocents

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Thanks, sure thinking about one for trolling motor.

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Originally Posted by cray

Thanks, sure thinking about one for trolling motor.

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You bet Cray (TY David too).
I am thinking of one for a newer ice machine, my 798ciSI has served double duty close to 5 years, though used "Dual Beam" and @ 200 KHz, I am tempted to try the imaging XDCR the thru ice this season!

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Originally Posted by cray

Thanks, sure thinking about one for trolling motor.

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Me too Cray

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Originally Posted by Tundah

They sure do love those readout boxes...it's like an HB commandment! Thou shalt have huge readouts

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This is funny ...

:woohoo

Rickie

Just what the doctor ordered,,,great looking and lots features,,,

And priced right......