looked on their web site and the cards come in regions do you get all the regions in the pre loaded bundle on the 797si ?
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looked on their web site and the cards come in regions do you get all the regions in the pre loaded bundle on the 797si ?
Yes, but... it's the 2006 version of the maps, so not as many lakes are
on it, not as many in 1' contour lines as the newer cards.
I've asked them (h'bird) if maybe someday we could send our NVB units back in
and for a fee have newer mapping loaded. I don't see what the problem would be,
they could make some $, Navionics could get their cut, etc.
But they told me it wasn't in the plans at this time.
So I'm just using a newer card in mine.
I believe if you just buy the basic unit and add the map card, you can send the map card back to Nav. for as a trade in for current maps when you get ready. That's why I didn't bundle because I knew the maps were three years out of date. I could forsee having the problem JWhite has know.
The only benefit to having the maps pre loaded is that you can stick a card in and record at the same time your maps are in the unit. Most units only have one slot so you can't record and have maps installed together.
The Hound
thanks for the info i think that the basic unit is the way i'll go
Two items --First is if you are now buying DO NOT GET the 797 as it has only one card slot, move into 2009 model same price at some places- get a 798 with 2 slots, bigger screen & much better pict Quality, and don't get bundle so U can buy a Nav. card for your area as JWhite says, Cabelas has now started putting the Nav. cards on sale & Nav has a $50.00 off Coupon for the 149.00 card, check Cabelas web site, plus $20.00 or $10.00 off orders before 12/23 on web. By end of year Cabelas will have all Nav cards on sale. 997 & 1197 have always have 2 card slots, very very handy to have, 797 is now paper wt. material........:eek:
When you guys upgrade your nav cards, just donate me the old ones. Lost all my money in the stock market.:(
hey jax thanks for the heads up first i've heard of 798 retailer said nothing bout new model must have too many 97's to sell
Prob why none of new stuff is listed on the HB web page too. Seems a little "scheme" to me. Passing off the old stuff first. Sure wouldn't want them to loose any money now would we.Quote:
Originally Posted by 501ROD
That new stuff will show up on HB web page as soon as the dump a certain amount of the old stuff. Taking bets here.;)
501R0D go to the threeriversmarine site posted below many of us here got our units (me997) from these fine folks, great price & service & no problems. Women in charge will quote U a price & then tell u it will be about $20-$25 for ship, but no sales TAX as U are out of state. Yes there are some places cheaper from time to time but I believe 3 rivers is hard to beat for good price & honest talk. No I don't get nothing, but I do believe in recommending folks who do right by me. If nothing else you will get a nice price comparison on 798 as to what your local dealer was charging-I bet he is $100.00 hi........
Bargain Prices on Marine Electronics!
JAX is right I will order from them again. I bought my 787c from them and it was a good experience.
The Hound
I have nothing but good to say about three rivers! Good prices, seem to stock not only units but also any accessory you need to go with it. Justin has been helpful any time i called. Orders are shilled promptly & well packaged. I for one will continue to use them for my electronics needs.:)
797. paper weight, darn good paper weight in my opinion.
Yep, that's what I's thinkin. I've had my gripes with mine, but all in all,Quote:
Originally Posted by beagle man
it's still pretty cool. Considering the $$$ it'd take to upgrade, I hope
to get a few years use out of it :)