Would you recommend a LOW Elite 7 to a friend

[JJW]

Read alot of posts on this Elite HDI unit ,any pro&cons.Have they fixed the slow GPS.Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks JIM

[3M TA3]

If it was an HDi

[JJW]

It is a 7 Elite 7 HDI.

[LakevilleGuy3248]

Originally Posted by JJW

Read alot of posts on this Elite HDI unit ,any pro&cons.Have they fixed the slow GPS.Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks JIM

I have an Elite 7 Hdi on the console and an Elite 7 Base Combo (no downscan) on the bow connected to the standard 83/200 transducer on the Terrova.

I think the Elite 7 HDI is alot of value for the money, and the downscan is excellent. Some functions are somewhat slow, especially when I am loading in alot of waypoints from a digital mapping tool, in my case Contour Elite. I have the 2 units networked with via NMEA 2000, and can share waypoints that enter on the water, but if loading from the micro SD, I have to load into each unit individually. I am told that the HDS is better for networking.

I wish I had the DSI on the bow, but didn't want to deal with clamping on the transducer and the wire.

So short answer - yes, I would highly recommend it but make sure you get the HDI.

[LWinches]

The is one of the best bang for the bucks units out there. You can even run two of these units on the same boat without interference. Unit 1 2d 200, downscan on 455, Unit 2 2d on 83 and downscan on 800. You can't do that with Hbird in deep water because both units ping 200 & 83 not matter what the settings.

[Waxy]

Originally Posted by LWinches

The is one of the best bang for the bucks units out there.

X2. I don't think you can go wrong, especially with the HDI unit.

I've recommended them to several people that are looking for that "bang for the buck" sonar unit, including my brother in law, and they're all very happy with them.

The new Elite 9 HDI would also be a great option, you can never have too big a screen!

Waxy

[MGR]

I'm glad to see these positive reviews. With the new Elite Chirp units on the scene, there are some really good deals to be had on the remaining Elite 7 HDIs. I just ordered an Elite 7x HDI online for $312. I already have a stand alone Garmin chartplotter, so I didn't need the GPS function. This will be my new big toy for this spring, I can't wait to get out again.

[beeman]

I have tried HDI 4x and 5x and 4 GPS Elite series HDIs. Kind of like them. There better than DIs.

[JJW]

Thanks for all the input guess that's what my new toy will be!
Thanks JIM

[Skeeter20]

Like others have said its a great unit and for the price its tough to beat. I ran one for a while on the bow of my boat. Very pleased and it was nice having downscan on the trolling motor. Since then I have had many friends purchase the Elite 7 HDI and they are also very happy with it.