I have a Lowrance 520 on the bow, a Lowrance X17 on the console and a Humminbird 997 on the side of the console. And believe me, that combination did not happen by 'happenstance'. I use my 997 for nothing but sidescanning. Finally, I now have a choice.

Lowrance sI is going to be smoking hot... Trust me...

I see a wave of pre-owned Humminbirds going on the market in the next few months.

Ill be there to pick up a good deal on a used SI!!

I sure hope you are right!

Wow what a nice lady! One email and problem solved.
Do not hesitate, like I did, and work with this lady.
Wooo Hooo! I'm back in business.

I can't wait to sell my 997 for practically nothing and then pay 3 grand to replace it...Not...I can find brushpiles and structure just fine...

3 grand darn I know that quality cost but funny thing is its goin to be cheaper than hummingbird and why so soar its like they rubbed you the wrong way.

Ok i lied not cheaper but about the same price but with lowrance you could get a 14 screen and acctually see.

Sabot you forgot to tell they they are using Humminbird patened tech to build these units.

Sabot when will a real unit be availabe to try?

WERE ARE THE UNIT? NOT JUST VIDIEOS!

Sorry you took it that way James, I own three Lowrance units and one Humminbird...I like them all...Why so serious?...

not serious just messin with ya cause im bored what can i say love havin someone to talk to on the forum lol.

Here is the real deal hds 5 with gps $750 and $250 for the side-imager coversion at cabella's ftw.

This is the same cost as a bird with side-scaner

yep, going to be interesting....I need to see these units close up before pulling the trigger

BirdDog, what is the difference in the HDS 5 and HDS 10 other than the obvious cost? Also, can you verify the SI add on for $250? I couldn't find it on Cabellas website nor could I find even the HDS at Bass Pro website.
Can't understand the vast difference in price on the 10 vs the 5!!!

The 2 d sonar on humminbird can be just as good as Lowrance you just have to update the software when one comes out and learn the unit my suggestion is go ahead with Lowrance and be the computer specialist that it requires to run the unit humminbird is pretty user friendly I am wondering how much it will cost to get the structure scan since it is a add on to the HD units what about the guys that already have one will they have to buy a transducer at another charge? 4 years of experience that humminbird has in the si industry might be a deciding factor for you