Thread: HDS 7 or 8

Originally Posted by crappie_dan

Is there any difference between the 7 and 8 other than the screen size?

More buttons to push. 4 split views instead of 3.

# of pixels on the 8 provides the user with higher quality resolution. Can really see a difference between my 5 and 8. The 7 will be somewhere in between.

I currently have both units. The soft keys on the 8 & 10 offer easier access to adjustments than the 5 & 7.
It's not hard to make adjustment on the 7 but it's easier on the 8. Of course the larger screen is always a plus.

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Originally Posted by drifter106

# of pixels on the 8 provides the user with higher quality resolution. Can really see a difference between my 5 and 8. The 7 will be somewhere in between.

Resolution is the same at about 4.9 pixels/mm on all of the units.

Remember that the 7 is 6.4" and the 8 is really 8".

I'm almost ready to order one, just trying to pinch pennies where I can. I dont want to get a 7 and then later wish I'd got an 8.

I was in that same spot last year. One thing everyone told me is to get the biggest screen you could afford. I'm not unhappy with my decision.
I then added a 7 to the front later because I got tired of turning around to see the 8. I'm still not unhappy.
Just think about it, on side scan you are trying to see 100' of info in 6 1/2" or 8" of screen. I say go for the big screen then you know you won't regret it. Those soft keys are a nice added bonus.

I have 2 7's and overall, I'm happy. The softkeys would be a nice bonus, but the 7's more than get the job done.