New Furuno fish finders 620 & 585

[FishOn]

Seemingly the new Furunos (to replace the 600 and 582) will be out in the US in April. While the electonics etc on the existing machines are excellent, the screens are now looking a bit tired. Seemingly the new machines use the same internal electronics with better 'knobs' and screens.

Looks like we go to 6'' and 8" screens with 256 colours.

Here's a link http://www.furuno.co.jp/english/mari...s/press41.html

Hope we see them here soon.
Wonder what price they come in at in Aus!?!

Kind regards
Trevor

[FishOn]

Seemingly they will be available in Australia around mid-May.

Approximate pricing including a transducer is:
620 - $1400
585 - $2500

Kind regards
Trevor

[StevenM]

Furuno trying to look sexy,

I do lik ethe swivel base but, wish my 600L had one

[cheno]

bummer I just bought a 600L

[mirage]

Snap, just got a 600 too.

[onerabbit]

Bugger , just bought a 582, would have liked the swivel mount.

Muzz

[JB]

If anybody out there buys one of these or has one, can they give us some info/feedback on the units. They look very good indeed.

[borisdog]

Here's a US listing, US often supply WITHOUT transducer so be careful and make sure you ask.
http://www.byownerelectronics.com/st...p?cat=349&js=n

[FishOn]

The specs and manuals are now available at:

http://www.furuno.com/Furuno/Rooms/D...725820DE%5D%5D

and see also under 'Furuno News':

http://www.furuno.com/Furuno/Rooms/D....entity.Entity[OID[EE468AA0046D93408DD553DBF3ABF185]]

Kind regards
Trevor

[flyingfish]

Seems like the new 620 is cheaper and performs much better than the current 582 Just wondering if Aust dealers will run cash back deals like their US counterpart

[banshee]

They look to much like a Humminbird for my liking,I'm happy with my 582,what's more to get the full potential out of the 585 looks like you have to spend a lot more dollars and get the "box".Having said that though I don't think they would've taken any backward steps with there development.

[scubasteve]

gday guys
The new 620 and 585 will be available in aust late this month both units will be in demand i havent personaly seen the new 585 but i know some one that had one set up next to the 10.4' fcv 1100L and showed just as good a picture as the 1100L on 1KW
cant wait

[lenm]

I've been waiting for them to come out with a new model - anyone know how the Furuno 620 would compare to the digital Raymarine DS600X ?
They seem about the same price.

Raymarine DS600x Specifications

Dimensions(HxWxD) 7.35”x 6.96”x 3.75”with bracket
6.87”x 6.95”x 1.57”dash mount
Display Resolution 76,800 pixels (320 x 240 pixels,1/4 VGA )
Display Size 5.7"
Display Type Sunlight Viewable 256 color TFT (Thin Film Transistor)
Frequency Dual 200/50 Khz
Interfaces NMEA 0183 Input / Output
Operating Temperature Range +14°F to +122°F (-10°C to +50°C)
Output Power 500 Watts RMS
Power Requirements 10-18 Volts DC (13.8V nominal)
Waterproof Submersible to IPX7,submersible to 1m for at least 30min.
Weight 1.87 lb (.85kg)

[nodjule]

Has anyone purchased one of these units yet? they look fantastic....
I think I might buy one.