2014 humminbird product guide
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2014 Humminbird Product GuideHumminbird fish finders are known as one of the most innovative companies in sonar technology,
and 2014 is looking to be a big year. With so many new products coming out over the last few
months, it can be hard to keep up.
In this 2014 fish finder review guide we’ll help you sort out all of new products and features so that
you can make an educated choice when purchasing or upgrading your electronics for this upcoming
season.
Table of Contents
· New Sonar/GPS Combos – New Low Prices
· ONIX Touchscreen Series
· Bow Mount 360 Imaging
· AutoChart and AutoChart Pro Mapping Cards
· SmartStrike System
New Sonar/GPS CombosThere is a lot of great news to report regarding Humminbird's flagship freshwater Sonar/GPS
combos this year.
#1 - New Styling
In 2013 Humminbird refreshed their logo design, and it’s now finally pushing through to all of their
new products. So what has changed?
The badges on the front and backs of the units all sport the newly styled bird and font logo, and the
keypads have new styling and printing.
What’s Up With Those KVD Models?KVD models are sporting a Red KVD badge over the MMC slots, red Power and Navigational keys,
KVD’s signature on the front housing, and a KVD styled Unit Cover.
The KVD models are not just about styling. They will come with a tips and tricks book as well as
another item that Humminbird has yet to announce.
No More GPS PucksThat’s right, all the new units have an internal GPS receiver, which means the pucks are gone. This is great news for those of you who hate drilling holes in their boats. No more drilling through the gel coat, no more extra holes in your hull.
Perhaps the best news is that Side and Down Imaging is now more affordable than ever. Most, if not
all, of the new 800, 900, and 1100 series Sonar/GPS combos have been dropped by up to $500 in
price for the 2014 season.
800 Series - 859 starting at $599.99 going up to $999.99 for the 899ci HD SI Combo
900 Series - 959 starting at $999.99 going up to $1,499.99 for the 999ci HD SI Combo
1100 Series - 1159 starting at $1,699.99 going up to $2,299.99 for the 1199ci HD SI Combo
New Low Pricing
ONIX Touchscreen SeriesThe all new ONIX series is Humminbird’s entry into high end, super high resolution multi-
functional displays, and their first products with touchscreens.
The touchscreens have a new gesture based interface that Humminbird calls Cross Touch.
Basically this means you can perform various functions with your unit by making specific swiping
gestures with your fingers. If you’re used to smartphones and tablets, then Cross Touch will
come as second nature.
The ONIX 8 has an 8.4" screen, while the ONIX
10 has a huge 10.4” display, both of which are
ultra sharp XGA LCD displays, and capable of
Down Imaging, Side Imaging, and is 360
Imaging capable.
Bow Mount 360 Imaging360 Imaging was first released in 2013, but it was only available in a transom mounted configuration. While
great for locating structure and fish while idling, this presented some limitations to bass anglers who do all
their fishing from the bow.
Thankfully, Humminbird listened to their customers, and
developed a Bow Mount 360 Imaging product. The 360
transducer pod mounts securely to the shaft of Minn Kota
and Motorguide trolling motors. Now bass anglers are
freed to continue fishing at the bow and simultaneously
scan in front of them for structure and fish.
360 Imaging is an accessory product, and you will need a
900, 1100, or ONIX series “360 Capable” display to view
the 360 sonar data.
AutoChart Zero Line SD CardThis is a killer product that almost nobody is talking about. The Humminbird AutoChart Zero Line SD card uses your
sonar and gps data to automatically create highly detailed charts where previously there were none.
Think about the possibilities here; you can now create personal, high detailed maps of your favorite pieces of
structure, under-charted backwaters, and even of your unmapped secret trophy bodies of water.
Your personalized maps are created in three steps.
First you perform your mapping survey by idling in a criss cross pattern.
Second, you will transfer the data from your SD card onto a computer where the data is converted into a detailed map.
Finally, you export the finished map back onto your AutoChart SD card and into your Humminbird unit.
SmartStrikeThe SmartStrike is another SD card product, for ONIX only, that predicts the location of fish based on seasonal data and data from your Humminbird unit like depth, water temperature, and time of day.
With those parameters, SmartStrike will highlight likely fish holding areas on your map screen.