Lowrance hd units

[grt1]

I am currently in Winnipeg and was looking at the new lowrance hd5 unit. when i asked about the navionics chips working in these units, the salesman told me that they have tried the chips they have and they don't work, the unit tells them it is unable to read the information.

 

When i said the brochures and web sites all say the chips should work, why are they having a problem

 

The salesman said the navionics people are developing a new chip and haven't got it ready yet for these units. as a result the salesman at cabelas said they weren't ordering in any more units until the chips are available.

 

Any guys on this board having problems with these units?

[ohhenrygsr]

Naw its true if you have a 08 lowrance unit or older with navi chips they aren't compatible with the new HDS units you have to get HDS navi chips

Edited March 11, 2009 by Henry Nguyen

[NANUK]

A software update is coming soon for the new HD units, you'll be able to use your existing HotMaps, Nav Gold etc after that,

[ohhenrygsr]

whoa sweet