Quote Originally Posted by J White View Post
Tough question for me. I'm still goofing around with a second-hand
797, and it is starting to act squirrely, crashing, locking up and stuff.

I think the days of buying something and never having to at least do
software updates on it are behind us. Love technology :o

But I guess I'd go for a 798 or 998 if and when mine goes out for good.
I had the same problem with the locking up. Humminbird sent me a new power cord and hasn't happened since. Other than that I love my 997. Owned it since January and found at least 200 productive spots. None of them on my home lake.

Matthew