I have both the Hds on the console and the Elite 7 on the Bow. I had the elite 7 first then upgraded to HDS7 touch and I belive the side scan is worth its weight in gold. I got mine from BBG marine last I checked the HDS came down to around 1200 I am pretty sure BBG would have the best deal. Also keep in mind the newer Elite 7 also have Chirp technology which I think cast a wider cone for a better picture.