hds 7 combo

looking at getting a new combo unit lowance hds 7 will be used as a fish finder mostly wat is a fair price and are they any good thanks


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hds 7

Sun, 2013-02-24 07:40

if you can afford it go the eight! i bought the seven then upgraded to the eight and it was the best thing i have done! the size difference and the soft keys make it soo much easier to use!

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wats the price difference

Sun, 2013-02-24 09:40

wats the price difference between the 7 and 8 mate

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depends if you buy new or not

Sun, 2013-02-24 13:30

i just picked up a hds 8 second hand for a grand! but new im not sure probably around 800 difference

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 I have the 7 and was

Wed, 2013-02-27 19:19

 I have the 7 and was originally looking at the 5.  I use it split screen, standing at the back of my 5.2 I can read the sounder.  It's very easy to use.  

 

Highly recommend it.  

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 If money werent a problem or

Wed, 2013-02-27 19:35

 If money werent a problem or you could find a second hand unit get the 7 touch! Ive had 2x hds 5's linked via ethernet, hds10 gen2, hds 7 touch and now hds12 touch. On all the HDS units except the touch you have to prioritise either gps or sounder, one or the other. Which means its a mad rush of buttons if you want to adjust sensitivity or zoom in on plotter. 

Dont get me wrong-Still wins over almost every other unit for same price but after using the touch you won't go back!

My 2 cents worth 

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 Agree there Off Dhuty. I've

Wed, 2013-02-27 19:39

 Agree there Off Dhuty. I've got the 9HDS touch and it's awesome.

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 Fantastic units! Incredible

Wed, 2013-02-27 19:47

 Fantastic units! Incredible technology for the price!

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 Too true! should get a good

Wed, 2013-02-27 20:03

 Too true! should get a good workout this weekend with the weather looking good up my way. Hopefully will get two days fishing in.

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