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| for me, any differences in the display are relatively minor. keep in mind that the display quality offered by both Lowrance and Humminbird is light years beyond an x15 or x17 that was the cat's meow just a short time ago.
i switched to Humminbird 4 years ago and i've ran 7 different gps/sonar combo units in that time, across the spectrum of size and price: 787 (twice), 788 (twice), 917, 967, and 1157; i've not yet used side-imaging.
the two main downsides i experienced were not being able to use LakeMaster map chips, and the somewhat cumbersome icon system. they've upgraded to include being able to use LakeMaster chips now, and i'm hoping that the new Waypoint Management system will improve the use of icons.
http://www.humminbird.com/company/media/press_release.aspx?id=1284
every one of those units i've owned has worked flawlessly: good display, distinct sonar returns, and accurate mapping. they came with software that worked right out of the box and can even show me what's going on in shallow weeds. they also have had good weather-proof seals that didn't leak if the unit was used outdoors.
quality leads to loyalty, which is why i've already bought my new units for this year's rig: a 788ci combo on the bow, and an 1197c Side Imaging unit in the back.
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