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I think I have narrowed my choice down to the HDS 7 touch or the HDS 8 button model. I like the idea of the touch screen but does it work okay in say 35F weather? I imagine it would not work with a glove on?
I would gain 1.4 inches of screen with the HDS 8 but have to find a place to mount the hub box. Buying a new unit is tougher than selecting a new truck. any thoughts or opinions are welcome, Thanks.
PS:I will be getting the bundle with SI
Mine is fine in the cold. No glove though, I've thought about buying a stylus. They are great units, super fast and easy to access the menus. I think you'd be happy with either one.
I bought gloves that work on cell phones and tablets on ebay. I have tried them on and they fit well. I have not used them on the water yet. 3 weeks fron today I leave for Mississippi! Yee ha!
Maybe someday I'll be able to afford a touch screen unit...
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Rickie
Rickie, you're not fooling the guys that know you. I think there is a touch of Charlie in you.Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
Both units are nice. The touch will have no problem in cold weather. Here are a pair of gloves that work well on the touch screen. Also a stylus will work.
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...h-All+Products
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wire...mpaign=froogle
Does it work well in the rain?
The only thing I seen was a demo with someone splashing water on it and it seemed to work fine. I'll ponder this for a couple more weeks and maybe go to Cabelas again to play with them and then make a choice.
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Originally Posted by Barnacle Bill
I've only been caught in the rain once and mine was fine. Not a down pour but a steady light rain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stymie
Brian at BBG marine beat everybody's price on my 12. Great guy to deal with, I've bought three units from him.
I have an 8 gen 2 with buttons love it make sure to decide if you want an lss1 or lss2 if buying bundle some say the 1 is better but i dont know the difference i have a 1 and it is great
Thanks Justin. I got caught in it this Sunday and found I couldn't text on my cell. Got to thinking about the touch screen fish finders and whether they work in it. I figured they did since its an outdoor device but wanted to be sure. Touchscreen is definitely in my future, just not sure when.Quote:
Originally Posted by justinp61
I have a 9 touch and 12 touch they both work fine in cold weather no gloves got mine at brain bbg marine