Simrad debuts first ultrawide marine display
Marine electronics and navigation specialist Simrad Yachting has introduced the new NSX Ultrawide marine display.
Simrad Yachting, which is part of Navico Group – a division of Brunswick Corporation, describes the NSX Ultrawide as the ‘world’s first’ fully featured ultrawide marine display.
Said to deliver the benefits of dual screens in one place, the new NSX Ultrawide is up to 63 per cent wider than the NSX (compared with a Simrad NSX 9-inch display). Simrad says the display provides a more streamlined, immersive experience and improved dash aesthetic.
“With a show-stopping aesthetic and enhanced functionality, the NSX Ultrawide is setting a new standard in the marketplace, and we are proud to pave the way,” says Kevin Steinbraker, VP and general manager, digital systems of Navico Group. “Whether in their cars, computer monitor at work, or the TVs in their homes, consumers have grown accustomed to and love the benefits of ultrawide screens. Now they can have those same experiences at the helm with immersive graphics and flexible viewing splits.
“The NSX Ultrawide offers a new perspective on boating that consumers won’t want to go without.”
Available in 12-inch and 15-inch screen sizes, the NSX Ultrawide is suitable for vessel types, including surf/wake, pontoons, cruisers, and small to mid-size centre consoles. The aspect ratio on the Ultrawide is said to provide better functionality thanks to optimised full-page applications and application splits.
Boaters can also create unique dashboards, combining multiple NSX Ultrawide displays to best fit their needs.
The latest C-MAP Discover X charts are optimised specifically for NSX, and the NSX Ultrawide display’s high pixel density lets users appreciate new levels of detail. For anglers, extra detail can be added with an upgrade to Reveal X, featuring shaded relief and improved satellite imagery.
The X-Gen charts also unlock many new features, such as the new C-Map Safety Alerts, which are built to automatically alert users to hazards up ahead, ranging from shallow waters to buoys. Additionally, the C-MAP X-Chart Manager lets users manage C-MAP chart updates and upgrades directly from their device, allowing them to choose custom areas for a near-instant download.
The 12-inch NSX Ultrawide is priced at £2,766.66 (Ex VAT), and the 15-inch is £3,291.66 (Ex VAT.) The NSX Ultrawide will be on display for the first time at boot Düsseldorf, from 20-28 January 2024; and for the first time in the United States at the Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2024).
