Opinions on the Hummingbird 688cxi HD combo?

[bobby416n]

Cabela's has the Hummingbird cxi HD combo on sale right now for only $199.99. It appears this GPS combo does not have the new down imaging ,but I am curious how much of an importance this really is? I have not used one of the new DI sonars yet so I am new to this new technology. Anyone have any opinions or experience with these please give me some insight on this. Currently I have an older Hummingbird Matrix 77c with gps but I wouldnt mind getting something newer that is not outdated like mine. Mine still works great for what I use it for but I also dont want to spend a lot of money getting something new right now so the $199.99 for the 688cxi HD sounded pretty good!!

 

 

Thanks guys for any advice!

[Larson 1750]

I have the HD 798 c/w side imaging on the console (1000.00 CDN) and a 500 series on the bow for use with my trolling motor. I am happy with both. They are about 4-5 years old now. Looks like this unit is using the lake masters chip. I don't think the Lake Masters has very many options for Canadian lakes yet however...if they are selling it for 200.00...it is a great deal with or without the chip! I'm not sure about the new down imaging...both of my units send a signal down and display bottom contour, bait, fish etc. is this US or Canadian?

[Larson 1750]

Must be US...its 499.97 at the cabellas in Barrie Ontario. If I do my math right that would add up to about 200 US! Bwaaaha ouch!

[bobby416n]

This is the US Larson

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[bobby416n]

Dang! Went back to the web sir to look at it again and it days they are sold out now!!! That was fast. I was literally on the website about an hour ago

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[Yankee Troller]

That unit has the same power as the larger screens. You don't need DI for trolling. 2D is all most will ever need. I have this unit for ice fishing and have fished lakers down to 140' with it. 

 

My recommendation though would be this. It offers a larger screen, and better resolution. - https://universalmania.com/humminbird-helix-7-sonar/

[Skidplate]

My 898 just froze up last week I can turn it on but can't get into my settings

[Yankee Troller]

My 898 just froze up last week I can turn it on but can't get into my settings

 

Call HB customer service. They are great!

[Skidplate]

Going to try it one more time then call.it was weird the man over bord icon came on and then locked me out of the unit so I turned off the battery to reset it but didn't work

[Todd in NY]

I have the 698 with GPS, side imaging and down imaging in my aluminum utility boat and I love it. You don't really "need" SI or DI, they are just extra gadgets to see things differently.

I also just picked up a new 959 with GPS on eBay for $600, and it's a great fit on my Bayliner Trophy. So keep looking, someone else might offer them at the right price.