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Posted 9/24/2012 12:50 PM (#586756 - in reply to #586752)
Subject: Re: Humminbird 798si or Lowrance HD5 Lake insight




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Disclaimer-I have little experience with newer units. Still using X15 Lowrance units.


I've read a bunch about Humminbird being easier to use. IMO, it depends heavily on what you are used to. I understand Lowrance, have been using them for a long time, so the little time I've spent at BPS using the display models I find the Lowrance to be much easier to use.

The only other thing I can add is that the Lake Insight has A TON of lakes with contour lines. I must be missing something here, because it looks like to me if you buy the Lake Insight Lowrance you shouldn't 'need' a chip.

(The chips must be more detailed or something)

One other thing. Lowrance will overlay info on the screen in a way that does not cover the view you receive. The humminbird overlays the info and it blocks the view-essentially you have a smaller than advertised screen.


With that said it seems almost universal Humminbird has better service, and I really like that they are made in the USA. When I do finally upgrade I'll look at the 898 Humminbirds a bunch more than I already have.

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