Garmin releases the new line of electronics the 9000 series

[Skybolt]

When I upgraded my electronics 4 years ago I had to make modifications to fit the 8612 in the largest space on my dash so a 19” display is not in my future. My second display is an older 92X series that I was thinking of replacing this winter to a 943 but I’m wondering if I should wait at this point.

If you do wait, you will also need to update to BlueNet for interfacing, it may not just be a cable. I finished upgrading this past spring to the x43 series. I was also just looking into the 943 for a touch screen in the salon to turn lights on/off. Now the TD-50 will be perfect, except for the fore mentioned networking issues possibly.

 

[Skybolt]

Well with Garmin's release of this new series, they discontinued the GHC 20 in leu of the newer GHC 50, with is much like the TD-50, not sure I can even fit the 50 where it needs to be ...

Seems like they are on the bigger is better band wagon. ...

 

[Tripsdad]

If you do wait, you will also need to update to BlueNet for interfacing, it may not just be a cable. I finished upgrading this past spring to the x43 series. I was also just looking into the 943 for a touch screen in the salon to turn lights on/off. Now the TD-50 will be perfect, except for the fore mentioned networking issues

If you do wait, you will also need to update to BlueNet for interfacing, it may not just be a cable. I finished upgrading this past spring to the x43 series. I was also just looking into the 943 for a touch screen in the salon to turn lights on/off. Now the TD-50 will be perfect, except for the fore mentioned networking issues possibly.

My main reason for upgrading the 92X screen on the left is for a screen that has less glare and is easier to see from the helm seat. I think I remember that the X43 series used the same screen as the 8600 which is easy to see at an angle.

 

[Skybolt]

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My main reason for upgrading the 92X screen on the left is for a screen that has less glare and is easier to see from the helm seat. I think I remember that the X43 series used the same screen as the 8600 which is easy to see at an angle.

I have the 1243's and they are easy to see at an angle. Although I am not sure they are the same as the 86xx series. The 1243 is not the same resolution as the 8612, but they are good with glare and direct sun light.

 

[Tripsdad]

I think you’re right about the resolution but it is probably the anti-glare and ability to see from an angle that I’m after. I find myself having to lean toward the screen to see it.

Thanks!

 

[Skybolt]

I think you’re right about the resolution but it is probably the anti-glare and ability to see from an angle that I’m after. I find myself having to lean toward the screen to see it.

Thanks!

Yes the type of gorilla glass used is the exact same.

 

[ttmott]

I think you’re right about the resolution but it is probably the anti-glare and ability to see from an angle that I’m after. I find myself having to lean toward the screen to see it.

Thanks!

Especially wearing the Maui Jims can't see the screens hardly at all.