HDS5 gen2 vs Elite5 CHIRP... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

fishja · 10-20-2015, 09:12 AM

Cmon Geno your an hds kinda guy!

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Lipripper92592 · 10-20-2015, 09:22 AM

The Elites processor is not of the quality of the HDS. If the unit fires up and works the first 2 times, statistics tell you that the following other 98 times it will fire right up....and will work as designed. Electronic warranties are money makers for the manufacture and store front. IF you dump your unit overboard......I'm sure there are plenty of excuses. I've had lowrance units in my hands over the years, and have had any problems with them. Buy the best you can afford, because it will be outdated the second you walk out the store.

2-Stix · 10-20-2015, 12:04 PM

i have a Lawrence HDI 5 that works great. Older style bought new, saved like $250 on it.

10-20-2015, 09:12 AM	#1
fishja Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 155	Cmon Geno your an hds kinda guy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10-20-2015, 09:22 AM	#2
Lipripper92592 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 516	The Elites processor is not of the quality of the HDS. If the unit fires up and works the first 2 times, statistics tell you that the following other 98 times it will fire right up....and will work as designed. Electronic warranties are money makers for the manufacture and store front. IF you dump your unit overboard......I'm sure there are plenty of excuses. I've had lowrance units in my hands over the years, and have had any problems with them. Buy the best you can afford, because it will be outdated the second you walk out the store.

10-20-2015, 12:04 PM	#3
2-Stix Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 376	i have a Lawrence HDI 5 that works great. Older style bought new, saved like $250 on it.