Simrad recently announced the new NSO evo3 plotter series to compete with the Garmin big boys – The Garmin GPSMAP 8400/8600 series.
The NSO evo3 series is no longer black box based – but rather full display and processor unit in one. Powered by iMX6 quad-core processor with “Plenty of power to spare” as Simrad writes in their press release.
![The new Simrad NSO evo3 series](https://i0.wp.com/www.marine-review.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Simrad-NSO-evo3-Front.jpg?resize=640%2C360&ssl=1)
The NSO evo3 is compatible with all the new premium modules from Simrad. The NSO evo3’s are available in 3 different screens sizes – 16″, 19″ & 24″ – where the Garmin GPSMAP 8400/8600 is available in 17″, 22″ and 24″. Resolution seems to be “constant” at 1920×1080 across the range where Garmin is 1920×1200 across the range. The screen is also supposed to be Polarised sunglass friendly.
There is integrated wireless support, HDMI input/output and direct connection and control of auto pilots, audio, NMEA 2000 and J1939 engine systems. It supports the new-ish S5100 CHIRP sounder module, ForwardsScan & StructureScan 3D.
You can get the NSO evo3 in either kit form with accessories like card reader or I guess as barebones displays. Simrad NSO evo3 is available from authorised Simrad Yachting dealers and distributors.
Prices start at $6995 for bare-bones unit or $7699 for a kit with accessories.
For more information about the Simrad NSO evo3 click here