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!
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!
snappermiles
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Date Joined: 05/11/10
hds 7
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!
ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS EXCEPT YOU AND ME! AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU!
tournament
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Date Joined: 10/11/09
wats the price difference
wats the price difference between the 7 and 8 mate
snappermiles
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Date Joined: 05/11/10
depends if you buy new or not
i just picked up a hds 8 second hand for a grand! but new im not sure probably around 800 difference
ALL FISHERMEN ARE LIARS EXCEPT YOU AND ME! AND IM NOT SO SURE ABOUT YOU!
Justo82
Posts: 482
Date Joined: 17/10/11
I have the 7 and was
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.
Off Dhuty
Posts: 44
Date Joined: 29/01/12
If money werent a problem or
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
sea-kem
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Date Joined: 30/11/09
Agree there Off Dhuty. I've
Agree there Off Dhuty. I've got the 9HDS touch and it's awesome.
Love the West!
Off Dhuty
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Date Joined: 29/01/12
Fantastic units! Incredible
Fantastic units! Incredible technology for the price!
sea-kem
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Date Joined: 30/11/09
Too true! should get a good
Too true! should get a good workout this weekend with the weather looking good up my way. Hopefully will get two days fishing in.
Love the West!