Raymarine product news at the Miami Boat SHow
http://www.raymarine.com/dragonfly/
Single unit GPS, chirp and downscan.
Display Type: LED backlit, sunlight-viewable touchscreen
Screen Size: 5.7"diag.
Screen Resolution: 640 x 480 pixels
Display Viewing Angle: 70° left/right/top, 45° bottom
Optional Cartography: Navionics Silver, Gold, Platinum+ and HotMaps on microSD cards
Dimensions: 6 7/16"W x 5 11/16"H x 2 3/4"D
Data Interface: Transducer Port
Receiver Type: 50-channel internal GPS
Voltage: 12V (10.2-15.6V DC)
Included Accessories: Transducer, flush-mount kit, trunnion bracket , silicone-rubber sun cover, power cable
Sounder Frequencies: Traditional sonar: 170-230kHz/DownVision: 320-380kHz
Transmit Power: Not available at time of publication
Maximum Depth: Traditional sonar: 1,200'/DownVision: 600'
Transducer: Transom-mount included
Waterproof Rating: IPX7
Warranty: Three years (with product registration)
tot
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yes please!!
yes please!!
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meglodon
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screen size to small
sorry screen size is to small for suck a powerful sounder look at mobile phones went to iti biti size then along came all the apps and to truely appreciate them you have to have a bigger screen same thing will happen with sounder sizes
snappermiles
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im with meglodon
screen is way to small to be running as a split screen! but if the down vision could work in 600 feet that would be interesting
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till
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Remember this is the baby
Remember this is the baby unit and will cost about $650US.
There will be bigger screens for more money ;)
sea-kem
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Here's my dumb question. Why
Here's my dumb question. Why is the screen resolution only 640X480? In computer speak that's 1980's stuff where as nowadays we're up to 1920x 1080. Or is there a reason for such a low resolution?
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till
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Because the screen is so
Because the screen is so small. Its only 5.7" diagonally.
One of the monitors on my computer is 27" and 2048 x 1152.
The issue is pixel density. In actual fact, the screen has quite a high density, 2.5 more pixels per square inch than my big screen.
Some brands use a big, but low resolution screen to try and look like they're jumping up on the opposition offerings. Standard Horizon use a big, but low res screen to make their offering competitive.
Simrad's NSS/NSE12 are both 1024x768, Raymarine's E125/127 are both 1280x800, and that is 25% more pixels for the same size.
Seafari
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like
well said
Pixel rating is not the "be all and end all" on a sounder or plotter! When talking 50" TV with Blue Ray DVD and HD movies then yes but not on 5" and 7" screens.
sea-kem
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Thanks Jamie. I had always
Thanks Jamie. I had always wondered about this as the images displayed are quite crisp so as you say comes down to pixel density....makes sense.
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till
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Ta for the props
Ta for the props guys.
Further that display image is super crisp but that leads into the next problem - lots of brands photoshop the crap out of their adds!
Chirp downscan is going to be hot!
Paul_86
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Got a link to Some more info
Got a link to Some more info on the down scan Till? Looks interesting
till
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Nothing till the product
Nothing till the product launch mate, we all gotta wait a couple of days ;)
Paul_86
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Ok cool, make sure you keep
Ok cool, make sure you keep us informed then :)
Vinesh87
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Looks awesome. Will be
Looks awesome. Will be interesting to see if anything else needed because 650usd will surely not include chirp gear ! Can't wait.
till
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Yeah, seems hella cheap, at
Yeah, seems hella cheap, at least the tranny must be extra.
till
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This URL is now live, get
This URL is now live, get into it kids!
http://www.raymarine.com/dragonfly/
Vinesh87
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Looks good. Ill be the guinea
Looks good. Ill be the guinea pig i am going to get one. If only i could get one tomorrow for my day off !!
till
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Pity the size is so small,
Pity the size is so small, but hey at that price who cares?
THT mention its on at least one US dealer's website already.
Vinesh87
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Yeh ill order one asap. I
Yeh ill order one asap. I figure if i dont like it, ill just put it in my tinny! Have you got that website i cant seem to find it?
Yeh a bit small, sure they will bring out in a 12 very soon.
till
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I think its on west marine?
I think its on west marine?
till
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sea-kem
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Knell Jamie. Is that for
Knell Jamie. Is that for real?? I'm guessing simulator mode? And depth is shallow Can it come up with the goods deeper? Pretty impressive nonetheless.
Love the West!
Lamby
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Agreed! Can it deliver for
Agreed! Can it deliver for the non bass wa fisho? Because if it can, PHARK me
Tim
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Deep
The unit isnt very powerfull so looks like it will struggle deeper.
Specs only say to 600ft and even the old Navmans used to be rated to about 2500ft.
Still could be a good second unit for shallow work.
tot
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180odd meters isnt that bad
180odd meters isnt that bad is it??
Reverse cycle a/c supply and install - Ducted and wall splits
Nelly
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Looks great and will be
Looks great and will be under 1k with charts,will probably get one for the kayak.
Vinesh87
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Not ETA from the supplier yet
Not ETA from the supplier yet boys get in line haha
till
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That is for real. Its from a
That is for real.
Its from a wreck off Sydney.
Navman never released a downvision product, so its not comparable, but who really cares what they rated navmans to, they were always crap anyway? Raymarine state ~400m for regular chirp sounding off the same unit.
Remember its under $1k us with tranny and its a baby chirp product.