Mega 9 or mega 10?!

[sweetbeaver33]

In the process of deciding on a new graph and trying to decide between the mega 9 and 10. What's the benefit the 10 has over the 9 besides screen display. The 9 mega fits the budget and trying to decide if the 10 is worth the extra 400. Thanks fellas

[sfw1960]

When you can actually compare the differing screen resolutions, using the same exact imagery - it will become quite apparent why the Helix 10 MSI is the #1 selling HB unit right now, and has been for months.

I would like to borrow my buddies H9SI for a minute off his mount to see if I should start saving to cramp one up behind the wheel.

[sweetbeaver33]

�� I have a h9si that I'm going to put on the bow. I just want the mega for when I'm behind the wheel graphing. So you're saying the 10 is def worth the extra coin?

[sfw1960]

I wanted a 10 to start, couldn't find one (at a price I could live with) - and you STILL see them sold out all over except big box or over MSRP.

So, I ended up adding a 12MSI to my 1st gen 12's.

Some folks will have issue with the lower pixel density (looks "gritty" I think maybe the Low9HDS got a bad rap for that too IIRC), the unit's transceiver has the same function, it can't show the sharpest of details on a display that has much finer pixels.
The 10 is about the "right size" for most & great resolution.

The 12's is slightly better, but up close the 10 may even "fool some peoples eyes".


That's where I'm at.

[sweetbeaver33]

Damnit. Now you've got me sold on a 10. I had convinced myself there wouldn't be a difference ����

[sfw1960]

Just look at the image thread for "Need more MEGA..."

There's 800X480 H9MSI pics, there's probably MORE of the H10MSI pics @ 1024X600 than anything, then H12MSI at 1280X800.
sh0 iZ gUD!!!



Chris Felts (H10MSI) really has a few nice shots in great palette choices in that thread too.


Check it.

[sweetbeaver33]

That detail is unreal. I think Ima go with a 10 at the Console on a ram. The h9si would be good for the bow right?

[sfw1960]

The bow unit is further away from your eyes than the console unit, BIGGER is better - but you must consider your budget also.

Where you spend the most seat time is where you want the best of the two if you cannot afford 2-10's.

[sweetbeaver33]

That is true but I'm thinking of puttin it on a 9" balzout mount. I would think that would put it high enough up

[akaslyguy]

A Helix 10 would be MUCH better at the bow instead of a 9.... if it is in the budget. If not.... I would wait until it was. Seriously.

[Schins]

I went from a HDS 5 to a Mega 9 and was a little worried about the pixel density, but im happy with the 9. It looks great.

I couldnt justify the hundreds more for the 10 right now

[coontie57]

Look at the transducers between the 9 and 10. Think HD and the cost difference disappears.

[Wayne P.]

Look at the transducers between the 9 and 10. Think HD and the cost difference disappears.

All the Helix MEGA units come with the same MEGA SI transducer---no difference.

The cost difference is the higher quality display and larger display.

[sweetbeaver33]

Wat do you mean higher quality display Wayne?

[Wayne P.]

Wat do you mean higher quality display Wayne?

Pixels per square inch. The H10 has about 3,000 more per square inch.

[sweetbeaver33]

In your opinion, does that justify the extra $400?

[Wayne P.]

In your opinion, does that justify the extra $400?

Yes, larger display also. BIGGER is better. Better bigger is even better.

[Schins]

depends on what $400 means to you. If not much, then go 10.

I was already stretched for cash, so $400 more was just too much.

[Hammmerhead]

I was in the same deal on the mega 10 vs mega 9. I have the 9 and while it has the best images I have ever produced, the 10 is noticeably better from the images I have seen. Having said that, if I would have splurged the extra 400 on the 10, a few months later I would have been thinking the woulda, shoulda, coulda on a mega 12 . They will all show fish in great detail

[sfw1960]

Me likey my H12MSI!!