Lowrance HDS9 Touch or 2-HDS8's

[Pguzik]

Hi guys need some help with electronics!!! Im looking to buy either Lowrance 2-HDS 8'' with Structure scan Used or 1-HDS 9" Touch

brand new for the same money......i have never used either other than in store.

If anyone has experiences with the 2 units any help/advice would be greatly appreciated

cheers

[Garnet]

I assume you are talking Gen 2. The touch screen is diffidently faster. Not a big issue for me so I stay with gen 2. Couple my fishing buddy's have touch and they wouldn't go back.

[Dan668]

Id rather have 2 hds 8's. I currently use an 10 gen 2, 8, and lss2/lss1. Touch is nice but for me not worth the extra costs.

Edited March 30, 2014 by danbob

[Pguzik]

yeah the 8's are Gen2.

[linweir]

I'd rather to take 2 HDS 8 if they are in good shape.

[porkpie]

You'll probably get a lot of responses if you where to put up a post on walleye central. Those guys are mad about electronics!! I have used a 7, not an 8 on my friends boat, and only messed with the touch screens in the stores. I would go touch without hesitation if I could afford it. Having said that, I have no real world experience with a touch.

[RickOnt]

I have a HDS 8 Gen 2 at the helm. and a HB portable at the bow.

 

When I set this up the plan was to upgrade the HB to a HDS 7.

 

However what I have found is I seldom fish on the bow! With the remote control for the Mnnkota

 

Ii am in the back of the boat looking at the HDS 8'

 

So unless you really spend a lot of time in the bow My recommendation would be the HDS 9 at the Helm

 

Have Fun Shoppin

Rick