Furuno Release

Well the shoe finally dropped on Furuno’s much anticipated release.  Today they displayed their new TZTouch2 the next generation in their touch screen MFD’s.  With this release there is the TZTL12F but for the first time they have added built in features like an internal GPS Receiver and internal fishfinder which has their newest technology they are calling RezBoost a 600W or 1kW sounder which will provide 4 to 8 times sharper fish targets.   There is also a big brother to the TZTL12F the TZTL15F a 15.6″ touch screen similarly featured. The prices set forth on these two new units is in line with their competition and for the first time with the 12.1″ unit being listed at $3,995.00 and the 15.6″ at $5,995.00.  A tremendous jump forward in technology from the well respected Furuno USA.  These two new units are manufactured to be compatible with Furuno’s DRS Radars, as well as DFF1-UHD Black box CHIRP Black Box.  Additionally the new FI70 Instrument displays were released.  The FI70 is a 4.1″ display that is a perfect cosmetic match to NavNet TZtouch, TZtouch2 and the NavPilot 711C. It features a simple and intuitive graphical user interface on a bright, vivid color display, and highly visible in bright sunlight.

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