Thinking about getting me a 998 for front of my boat

and moving 898 to console to replace 798. My question is this, with the new HD model 998 being out, the non-HD models are cheaper and in places as much as 400.00 cheaper. I found a place that has the new HD model for 155.00 more than the lowest price I have found on just the 998c SI. I didn't think I wanted to pay the 400.00 difference for the new "super bright LED backlit LCD" but for 155.00 difference, should I consider it ? Also, what is your thoughts of the viewing difference in the 898 vs 998 ? I know everyone says get the biggest screen but my "Fathers Day" present value has a cap on it :)

I have a 998 SI on the bow and a 858 DI HD on the console. The big difference is no matter how the sun shines I can glance at the 858 and see it clearly. With the 998 I may have to adjust the angle on the mount or tilt my head a bit. Is it a $400 worthy difference imo, no but for $155 I'd go for it. I bought my 998 ,as you mentioned, from a site sponsor clearing out the standard screen models.

As far as the size between the two you can see it looking at the two side by side but it's only an inch. In the field when you busy fishing you don't see the difference concentrating on the readout. If you were talking a 3" screen next to an 7-8" sure.

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Originally Posted by tsaints1115

I have a 998 SI on the bow and a 858 DI HD on the console. The big difference is no matter how the sun shines I can glance at the 858 and see it clearly. With the 998 I may have to adjust the angle on the mount or tilt my head a bit. Is it a $400 worthy difference imo, no but for $155 I'd go for it. I bought my 998 ,as you mentioned, from a site sponsor clearing out the standard screen models.

As far as the size between the two you can see it looking at the two side by side but it's only an inch. In the field when you busy fishing you don't see the difference concentrating on the readout. If you were talking a 3" screen next to an 7-8" sure.

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Thanks tsaints for the info, greatly appreciated

maachuu

You will thank yourself for splurging the extra $155...

Rickie