Lunatic Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 im looking to upgrade my small garrmin fish finder and really like the humminbird 587 combo with DI. and the price is right. anyone have experience ,pros or cons with this? or any recommendations under 500.00? thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have 597 ci hd. Bought it to use in the boat and on ice. Awesome unit, easy to use and setup. I didn't get di because I thought I won't be able to use it in winter, but apperantly there is no problem to do that. My friend is using 597 di with ice ducer without any problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I have the 597 ci hd di and love it... All pros Only con is it doesn't give the right depth when ice fishing... I have to set the lower limit... Not a big deal... Once set the sonar itself looks the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 good,good. i pulled the trigger and bought it. its a shame that the navionics maps cost so much tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 good,good. i pulled the trigger and bought it. its a shame that the navionics maps cost so much tho. Worth every penny tho... You might be able to pic up a mid range map chip from someone looking to upgrade.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted February 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Worth every penny tho... You might be able to pic up a mid range map chip from someone looking to upgrade.... it will be something i'll have to pick up in the future. We are moving at the end of march and i just upgraded my motor and now this fish finder. plus i need (lol need) to pick up new casting rod/reel. i just purchased navionics for the iphone that will have to suffice for now. im pumped and waiting for that soft water now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moemoe Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 checked out the lowrance elite 7 hdi at the fishing show, you get a lot of options and a navionics gold for 749 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightsky Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Mike Rousseau is absolutely right, believe me, I have the iPhone Navionics app as well .. and you will hate when you have to check both your sonar and your phone at the same time to check depth and such .. I bought a new sonar as well, and I made sure to include a Navionics gold SD card with it. It will make your life sooooooooooo much easier. That being said, money is money, cant buy if you cant afford it for now =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunker Larry Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 checked out the lowrance elite 7 hdi at the fishing show, you get a lot of options and a navionics gold for 749 've been checking this out too. Love the screen size and clarity of everything but the DSI. Not clear and very grainy. I know it is acheaper version of thDSI but when you compare it to their HD scanners, it is disapointing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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