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<blockquote data-quote="Crow Terminator" data-source="post: 5131782" data-attributes="member: 220"><p>Actually I never said that the "N" was to determine what generation it is. </p><p></p><p>That's what the number typically differentiates . G2 = 2nd generation. G3 is 3rd generation. G4 = 4th generation. But..That in itself is not 100% accurate either. It's just easier to say it that way to get people to understand. There is no difference between a Gen 3 Mega and Gen 4 mega as far as imaging goes. They only changed the networking in the G4N to be NMEA 2000 compatible to be competitive/compatible with other products. We had a world of trouble out of the Gen 2s and that's currently all the Helix 5s are offered in. You can still find some Gen2s online for discounts. One Gen2 Helix 10 my dad had spent about as much time in Eufala as it did on the boat. The Humminbird customer service guy finally said they had received a bad batch of chips in the G2s and sent a replacement G3 Mega brand new unit. We've never had a single issue out of it, nor with the Gen 3 Helix 7s I had on my kayak and Jon boat. The sub units are often exactly the same, except for what maps come preloaded and what transducer it comes with. You can even opt for control units only without a transducer. My Garmin up front is listed as a CV unit...meaning it only does clearvu and 2D Chirp because the transducer it comes with isn't side view capable. But...I can hook a side view transducer to it and when the unit recognizes what transducer is attached, it gives the option in the menu for side view. The Hook Reveal units and Humminbirds are the same way. The preloaded maps are the other distinction. In the Garmins, a 93 UHD unit is exactly the same as a 94 UHD. The 94 is not newer or bigger sized...it just has coastal maps pre installed vs the 93 that has inland maps. </p><p></p><p>The Humminbird Mega imaging is currently leaps ahead of the competition as far as side scan and down scan goes. The Garmin has better maps IMO. I am happy with the Garmins but without a doubt, the Birds are clearer. I am going to be putting a Bird Solix at my console and maybe keep one Garmin there too for maps only, then have a Garmin up front to eventually add livescope to.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Crow Terminator, post: 5131782, member: 220"] Actually I never said that the “N” was to determine what generation it is. That’s what the number typically differentiates . G2 = 2nd generation. G3 is 3rd generation. G4 = 4th generation. But..That in itself is not 100% accurate either. It’s just easier to say it that way to get people to understand. There is no difference between a Gen 3 Mega and Gen 4 mega as far as imaging goes. They only changed the networking in the G4N to be NMEA 2000 compatible to be competitive/compatible with other products. We had a world of trouble out of the Gen 2s and that’s currently all the Helix 5s are offered in. You can still find some Gen2s online for discounts. One Gen2 Helix 10 my dad had spent about as much time in Eufala as it did on the boat. The Humminbird customer service guy finally said they had received a bad batch of chips in the G2s and sent a replacement G3 Mega brand new unit. We’ve never had a single issue out of it, nor with the Gen 3 Helix 7s I had on my kayak and Jon boat. The sub units are often exactly the same, except for what maps come preloaded and what transducer it comes with. You can even opt for control units only without a transducer. My Garmin up front is listed as a CV unit...meaning it only does clearvu and 2D Chirp because the transducer it comes with isn’t side view capable. But...I can hook a side view transducer to it and when the unit recognizes what transducer is attached, it gives the option in the menu for side view. The Hook Reveal units and Humminbirds are the same way. The preloaded maps are the other distinction. In the Garmins, a 93 UHD unit is exactly the same as a 94 UHD. The 94 is not newer or bigger sized...it just has coastal maps pre installed vs the 93 that has inland maps. The Humminbird Mega imaging is currently leaps ahead of the competition as far as side scan and down scan goes. The Garmin has better maps IMO. I am happy with the Garmins but without a doubt, the Birds are clearer. I am going to be putting a Bird Solix at my console and maybe keep one Garmin there too for maps only, then have a Garmin up front to eventually add livescope to. [/QUOTE]
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