Need some input from those "In The Know"

**crappiholic** · 08-19-2010, 01:24 PM

I guess I need to put my 2 cents in this discussion. As far as HB vs. Lowrance, I purchased a 787c and a 797c Si 18 months ago and had trouble with the screens looking like acid rain. I called the customer service line and they said to box them up and they would fix them at no cost. Since it was in the middle of tournament season , they put a rush on them and I had them back in 7 days. Pretty good service. Now here is the real reason I would buy HB. With the new updates available for the 797, I carried it in for the upgrade and it got zapped. The factory sent me a new 798c 2i and it works great. It also has a card slot for taking pictures on a reading card for later looking. As far as the external or internal, I like the internal because when you mark a spot, you are on top of it and holes were drilled.

**beagle man** · 08-19-2010, 01:34 PM

save your money get a LOWRANCE customer service is fine, upgrades easy you wont be sorry go with a HD7 OR 8 I have both and they are superb

**maachuu** · 08-19-2010, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by crappiholic

I guess I need to put my 2 cents in this discussion. As far as HB vs. Lowrance, I purchased a 787c and a 797c Si 18 months ago and had trouble with the screens looking like acid rain. I called the customer service line and they said to box them up and they would fix them at no cost. Since it was in the middle of tournament season , they put a rush on them and I had them back in 7 days. Pretty good service. Now here is the real reason I would buy HB. With the new updates available for the 797, I carried it in for the upgrade and it got zapped. The factory sent me a new 798c 2i and it works great. It also has a card slot for taking pictures on a reading card for later looking. As far as the external or internal, I like the internal because when you mark a spot, you are on top of it and holes were drilled.

Thanks crappiholic, I appreciate the input. I like the fact of not having to drill more holes in my boat for sure !

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**captcall** · 08-19-2010, 01:46 PM

My question is ease of use, is the Hd's or the HB 898 or 997 easier to understand and use. Bein a lil longer in the tooth than you young fellers I seem to be purty techno challenged. Heck fire I have trouble with my cell phone sometimes. I would hate to spend all that money on somethin I couldnt make work.

**maachuu** · 08-19-2010, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by beagle man

save your money get a LOWRANCE customer service is fine, upgrades easy you wont be sorry go with a HD7 OR 8 I have both and they are superb

Thanks for you input beagle man, I appreciate it

maachuu

**CRAPPIEHUNTER68** · 08-19-2010, 01:50 PM

Out of the box start up ease of use.. goes to Humminbird.. Menus are a bit more complicated on the Lowrance..
Used both and just call'em like I see'em...

**CRAPPIEHUNTER68** · 08-19-2010, 01:54 PM

Just call the numbers and see what happens.
Lowrance ; Customer Service Department at 1-800-324-1356
Hummminbird ; 1-800-633-1468

**maachuu** · 08-19-2010, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by CRAPPIEHUNTER68

Just call the numbers and see what happens.
Lowrance ; Customer Service Department at 1-800-324-1356
Hummminbird ; 1-800-633-1468

Thanks Crappiehunter, appreciate the input, looking more like I need to stay with HB but the verdict is not in yet

thanks again

maachuu

**C N** · 08-19-2010, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by captcall

My question is ease of use, is the Hd's or the HB 898 or 997 easier to understand and use. Bein a lil longer in the tooth than you young fellers I seem to be purty techno challenged. Heck fire I have trouble with my cell phone sometimes. I would hate to spend all that money on somethin I couldnt make work.

If you buy a Lowrance and can't make it work, I'd be glad to take it off your hands.

**majflyboy** · 08-19-2010, 06:41 PM

Maachuu, I studied long and hard when trying to determine which to buy. Wound up with HB788 on the bow and 998 at the console. Haven't had to call CS yet but have posted a few questions on their web site (which is VERY VERY good) and have gotten prompt and helpful responses. I'm sure you will like whichever you get. Good luck.

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