Any of you guys using the new Lowrance units. Could you offer your experiences? I’m looking at the HDS 7 unit with lake insight. However I’ve read a fair number of negative reports so far on the Cabela’s website.
I have two hds 5’s on my z520. I like the units but the inability to read navionics cards sucks!!!! There is an upcomming download for this feature. However it has been twice delayed now. 
Yeah, I’ve heard that the updates are supposed to have been released already. Not being able to read a Navonics card is a real issue.
Come on guys. I know that there has to be more of you out there that have these units.
The wife wants me to go with the HDS units despite the fact I can get my hands on a Lowrance 37C unit for a really good clearance price. She thinks we need to go for the newer technology.
MY THOUGHTS ON THE ISSUE. I just purchased an HDS-5 last week. Installed it on the boat, but have not had it in the water as of yet. A very nice unit, many very nice features. The best thing that I like about the unit is it’s versitility. With the new technoligy coming and the room to grow with this unit, I think it’s the best money spent. There may be some folks out there that are not satisfied right now, but in the long run they will have one of the best units available. Patience is a virtue… 
Go with the HDS units. They have the built-in broadband sounder and they are compatible with some of the new technology being released this season, such as the Lowrance StructureScan side-imaging add-on.
Wade do the do the HDS 5 units have the same upgrade potential as the more expensive units? I plan on ordering one from you soon.
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