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 Solix or Helix
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05/23/17 04:49 PM
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TxSpec
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Trying to decide which would be better the Solix 12 SI mega or Helix 12 SI mega. I currently run the 1199 at the console and 999 on the bow. I would like to use the new unit on the console and possibly rearrange the others and have them all networked together. With only a $300 difference I'm not sure which to go with or any networking issues either may have with current units. Thoughts?
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Re: Solix or Helix
[Re: TxSpec]
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05/23/17 05:14 PM
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Joined: Jan 2017
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Shallow Waters
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Both units will only share waypoints to the core units. Either unit is great. I run 2 helix's that are alsome, but I would buy the solix just for the customizable views.
Last edited by Shallow Waters; 05/23/17 05:15 PM.
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Re: Solix or Helix
[Re: TxSpec]
#12259273
05/23/17 07:01 PM
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TwoLakes
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Isn't Solix a touch unit and Helix a button unit? Seems like the touch would be much better to me. If there is only a 300 dollar difference, I would go Solix for sure.
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Re: Solix or Helix
[Re: TxSpec]
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05/23/17 08:05 PM
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Shallow Waters
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I havent messed with the solix on the water, and obviously not in the summer heat, but I have had issues with touch models in the past when it gets really hot. I am sure the Solix touch screen is great, but it really wouldnt be a selling point for me personally.
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Re: Solix or Helix
[Re: TxSpec]
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05/23/17 10:30 PM
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Jarrett Latta
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Solix has trackback feature on side imaging too
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Re: Solix or Helix
[Re: TxSpec]
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05/23/17 11:27 PM
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SteezMacQueen
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I'd buy a Helix Mega cause next year there will be a "Solix G2" and then a "Solix G2BT" or something that will just make you regret buying a first gen product.
Speaking from experience.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Solix or Helix
[Re: Shallow Waters]
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05/23/17 11:35 PM
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Joined: Nov 2010
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Wayne P.
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Both units will only share waypoints to the core units. Either unit is great. I run 2 helix's that are alsome, but I would buy the solix just for the customizable views. False. A Helix is the current version of what the number series(core)was. Shares the same data---GPS/Sonar/Sensors/Accessories The SOLIX will only share waypoints to Helix/core. Same as the ONIX. The SOLIX is the new version of ONIX, they have the same operating software and same menu system. All versions of the SOLIX are cross-touch.
Helix 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N and G4N, 1198c SI, SOLIX 10 SI G3,
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