Needing some input on what graph to buy for under $1500 and why. Any input is highly appreciated. Thanks

Are you in a hurry to buy? If not wait till November for some Black Friday sales on tacklewarehouse or other sites and you can get more for your money I bought a lowrance hds9 this way on Memorial Day

look at Raymarine electronics

My HB 998c SI which will probably soon be for sale ...... the SI is fantastic, easy to use and just helps you catch more fish...

Thanks skeeter, and Bug I'm needing to purchase within the next few weeks. Good advice though for sure. Thanks

its more than you stated but worth the money.

OVERVIEW
1198c SI Combo | 1100 Series | 407990-1

The 1198c SI Combo features a huge 10.4" display with LED backlight, Side Imaging and DualBeam PLUS sonar with up to 8000 Watts PTP* power output, GPS Chartplotting with built-in ContourXD maps, and advanced Fishing System capabilities. Includes unit cover and in-dash mounting kit. Maximize your angling experience with the Humminbird 1198c SI Combo fishfinder system.

*Optional 50 kHz transducers available for deepwater use

*To obtain 8000 watts PTP requires the use of the optional 1KW (8000 watt) transducer.
Price: $2,799.99 $1,950.00

Quantity: http://www.humminbird.com/Products/1198c-SI-Combo/
also see what shut up and fish has in his clearance still. the 898hd was about 900 on humminbirds site

for your money this one rocks, got the 998 on my console and worth the money.

http://www.humminbird.com/Products/999ci-HD-SI-Combo/

999ci HD SI Combo | 900 Series | 409190-1

The 999ci HD SI Combo features a super bright LED backlit 8" display. This wide screen 800H x 480V, 16:9 Color provides bright, crystal-clear images for easy viewing in harsh sunlight. The HD Side Imaging/Down Imaging sonar with DualBeam PLUS and SswitchFire has up to 8000 watts PTP power ouput, GPS Chartplotting with built-in Humminbird Contour XD map and Ethernet Networking capabilities. Includes a unit cover, dual card reader and Instant Access Preset buttons.

*Optional 50 kHz transducers available for extreme deepwater use

*To obtain 1000 watts, optional deepwater transducer required ​

Price: $1,499.99

Touch 7 is getting close to that price - I love my touch screens!

Skeeterrun has one in the classified forum, HB997SI for 700

I would buy either brand with side scan and down imaging. However, buy the biggest screen you can afford. To me, a 5 inch screen is not worth for side imaging. The screen is too small. I would some time missed the white dots that would be fish, so i upgraded to a bigger screen. You can find some pretty good price in the forum if you dont mind a used one. There are pros and cons of each brand, but I went with Humminbird unit because I wanted a Minn Kota I-pilot to communicate with my Sonar with Lakemaster chip. The Minn Kota Ulterra is next on my list.

Great deals on HB 998c's out there NIB.

^^^THIS

Also, I wouldn't be afraid to buy used from someone on here versus new allowing you to get the maximum size screen. I wouldn't consider any of the touch units simply because to stay in your price range you have to stay with a smaller screen. Size matters!

Y'all think the 7 inch touch screen should be ok on the console?
Not trying to high jack your post. Just curious myself, about to purchase
A unit myself.
Touch 7 has dropped some

Are you adding to your setup? Meaning, are you going to dedicate it to side imaging and use your other units for GPS, sonar, etc? If so, then I think the 7 will be fine....if this will be your only unit, it's too small to run multiple features on at one time (SI/DI or SI/sonar, etc). If this is the case, save up for a few more months and buy you one with a larger screen. Don't forego the touch option though....it's the best!

I would go nothing less than a 9 Touch. New, to me , boat has a 12 Touch in the dash and a 9 touch on the bow. Freakin awesome images.

^^ THIS....