Humminbird HD screens

[MassillonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by biggamefisher

Humminbird has had HD units for a few years now. If your asking if there is a difference between an HD unit and a SD unit, the answer is yes. HD much brighter and the detail is sharper. Best test would be, go to a store display and look at each side by side then form your own opinion, IMO difference is night and day.

There is no difference in resolution.

[biggamefisher]

Originally Posted by MassillonBuckeye

There is no difference in resolution.

Never said there was, but along with being brighter the LED backlighting on the HD has crisper images and sharper lines than the CCFL backlighting images on the SD........

[MassillonBuckeye]

Originally Posted by biggamefisher

Never said there was, but along with being brighter the LED backlighting on the HD has crisper images and sharper lines than the CCFL backlighting images on the SD........

More lines of resolution is a major misconception but I see what you mean although I'd have to disagree. My 898c SI non HD I have to turn down the brightness as its super bright at night. Plenty bright during the day. I can't imagine needing any brighter. I've never seen them side by side but can't imagine there'd be that much difference. Anyone have any pics of a comparison?

[reddog]

I have a 997, 1197, and a 1198. Never had a problem seeing any of them.

[biggamefisher]

Originally Posted by reddog

I have a 997, 1197, and a 1198. Never had a problem seeing any of them.

I'm glad.......but no one said they have a problem seeing them.................the HD unit with LED backlighting is brighter and has sharper detail, hands down..............compare them side by side, I know some say they have and can't see any difference.........time to go to the eye doctor guys! LOL

[biggamefisher]

Originally Posted by MassillonBuckeye

More lines of resolution is a major misconception but I see what you mean although I'd have to disagree. My 898c SI non HD I have to turn down the brightness as its super bright at night. Plenty bright during the day. I can't imagine needing any brighter. I've never seen them side by side but can't imagine there'd be that much difference. Anyone have any pics of a comparison?

The brighter LED backlight produces sharper images, has nothing to do with the non HD units not being bright enough, sharper image, sharper image, sharper image...........

[offthehook67]

After a long day on the water I bring my units up to the cabin and with a soft cloth, warm water and non abrasive dish soap and the screens clean up very easy. Takes off all water spots in no time. Dry with a soft non abrasive towel.

On the water I carry windex wipes for a quick clean if the water spots are getting bad wipe dry with soft paper towel (bounce) and then clean again as stated above afterwards.

[reddog]

Originally Posted by biggamefisher

I'm glad.......but no one said they have a problem seeing them.................the HD unit with LED backlighting is brighter and has sharper detail, hands down..............compare them side by side, I know some say they have and can't see any difference.........time to go to the eye doctor guys! LOL

I have all 3 on my boat...comparing them side by side is relatively easy. It's not a deal breaker for me.
My eyes are fine..

[biggamefisher]

Originally Posted by reddog

I have all 3 on my boat...comparing them side by side is relatively easy. It's not a deal breaker for me.
My eyes are fine..

All 3? HD, SD and what other type?

[bigwillies]

aren't the hd's easier to see with polarized glasses? thought i was told that by a salesman.(not that he's right.)