elite 5 dsi or 597ci hd

  • toxic11
    Posts: 222
    February 5, 2014 at 9:43 pm #1356880

    I am looking for to buy either one of these units. I will use it for gps purposes mostly but also use it as a back up ice fishing flasher and occasionally on a boat. Which is better.

    nhamm
    Inactive
    Robbinsdale
    Posts: 7348
    February 6, 2014 at 5:06 am #1386345

    Love my 597 but does have some lag when zooming in/out of maps. Not sure how the Lowrance does, FYI.

    flatfish
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 2104
    February 6, 2014 at 9:19 am #1386395

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    Love my 597 but does have some lag when zooming in/out of maps.

    In the bird line, I believe the 597 has a single processor whereas if you were to go up to the 598, you’d have a dual processor and not the lag time being mentioned…

    DeanoB
    Historic Mantorville
    Posts: 119
    February 6, 2014 at 9:36 am #1386401

    I spent lots of time reading reviews online. I spent lots of time looking at the units at stores as well. Ultimately I went with the Elite 7 HDI, real glad I did. I would recommend spending time with the units getting to know the menus, layouts etc. Stuff always looks nice online, but hands-on interaction s the only way to make a couple hundred dollar purchasing decision. good luck.

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