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Old 06-25-2012, 09:05 PM
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I am in the market for new electronics. Which brand has the best maps, or the availability for the best maps, for SW Louisiana?

I like the down imaging from Humminbird and the down scan from Lowrance. Any reason I should choose one over the other or perhaps another brand all together?
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Lowrance HDS is the bomb
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I've always been a garmin guy but recently bought a lowrance HDS 5. That thing is sweet. Great mapping options. And you can go up to a 10" screen I believe with the HDS models.
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What boat did u get?
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Lowrance HDS.
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Humminbird 798. I love mine just trying to learn how to use it. Lol.
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I have a HDS 7 and 5 with down imaging. The down imaging is not working for some reason. Have not really dug into it.

Have not seen the HDS Gen 2 stuff yet. I have had Lowrance a long time, but my HDS compared to Tightlines Humminbird down imaging and the Humminbird wins. More detail.

Again, I have not seen the new HDS Gen 2.

Don't think you would be sorry with either one though
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