New Lowrance XOG

[Guest lundboy]

Lowrance has a new auto navigation device called a XOG out. It also supports Navionics Gold and Hotmaps and is waterproof.

 

I already have a 332C, but I think this would be great because it can be used in the car and also can easily be taken with me when in someone elses boat or a rental or canoe etc.

 

Any thoughts or opinions about this unit?

 

http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Automotive/XOG/

 

It's about $249 CDN

[Mark Kulik]

I have heard good things about it Lundboy, with my sense of direction on the road, it really makes sense to have one, Lawren from Lorance has told me good things about it, I will pick mine upsoon. Mark

[taper]

I just purchased one for the father in Christmas. I have the previous modelthe I-way. Mine has been great and would recommend the brand to any one. The Zog does so much more than the older model. I was catually thinking of selling mine and upgrading. If you can find it for that price your in good shape, usually around $300 cdn.

[Metisfisherman]

I purchased the XOG just before Christmas, It's a nice unit, but has a few faults. Great for ice fishing, when using the Navionics Gold card. The faults with this unit are: alot of the roads when used in the automoblie, look like they are going into the water.(lots of the roads around Lake Ontario look like they are in the water). The second problem is they are difficult to see in the bright sun.( needs a visor around them). Battery life of this rechargable unit is not the best.(lighter socket around, then your ok). Lowrance has updated the firmware twice since my purchase.

 

Even with these faults, I find the unit worth purchasing for it's versatility and price.(boat, car and on foot)

 

just my thoughts

[Guest lundboy]

Thanks for the info guys, I sounds like it will do what I want.

 

(BTW: the price I saw was $269 at BP (yuk) I'll have to check LB or one of the fine sponsors)

Edited January 16, 2008 by lundboy