mulligan Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 With some of the deals out there now with Lowrance it might be time for me to upgrade. Besides the buttons, built in Wi-Fi, and chirp, what are the differences between the two? I know some have gone from gen2 to gen3. Any major improvements? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Jazzy Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I heard with the new updates that the Gen 2's will be pretty much be the same as the Gen 3's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 I heard with the new updates that the Gen 2's will be pretty much be the same as the Gen 3's ^this Proccessor is a bit better in gen 3, but if it comes down to buttons vs pure touch I wouldn't hesitate to get the gen 2.... I next to never use buttons on my gen 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribute Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Gen 3 supports the 3D structurescan, which in my book seals the deal. The 2D structurescan was just meh to me, but the 3D is the real deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted February 7, 2016 Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 3d is the only portion "not supported" on the gen 2 and other models.... you can still use it on gen 2 for the xtra range and image clarity it also provides on regular SS and down scan. Personally when I get it I don't see me using the 3d portion of it.... if you understand what you are looking at in 2d the 3d is of little benefit, but it is pretty cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2016 Thanks. I played with both at the store today and could not see enough difference to justify the price although the multi touch on the gen3 was nice. I am guessing that the 83/200 ducer that comes with them will not give me downscan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks. I played with both at the store today and could not see enough difference to justify the price although the multi touch on the gen3 was nice.I am guessing that the 83/200 ducer that comes with them will not give me downscan? They do make one that does do all 3... youll have to check and see whats in the bundle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Thanks Fin. I will give Lowrance's customer service a try and give them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Gen 3 supports the 3D structurescan, which in my book seals the deal. The 2D structurescan was just meh to me, but the 3D is the real deal. Agree -This is what made me go with the Gen 3. Of course, then you get to spend another grand to get the 3D structure scan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RipTide Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Gen 3 supports the 3D structurescan, which in my book seals the deal. The 2D structurescan was just meh to me, but the 3D is the real deal. Agree -This is what made me go with the Gen 3. Of course, then you get to spend another grand to get the 3D structure scan. Yep, but it sure puts a smile on your face knowing what's down there. Boat=Break out another thousand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 The 3D was "cool" but I just do not see myself using it much. To be honest up until the last few trips out I do not think I have turned my current unit on more than 5 times in the few years I have had it. I went ahead and ordered a Gen2, I just could not justify spending more than 2x the $ for a 3. FYI. When I called tech support they answered right away and were very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 mulligan - I actually went Gen2 as well. The deals on the Gen2 are too hard to p*** up for the difference in money. For me it was the difference between getting an 8" screen or a 12" screen. Josh B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 Where are you guys finding the best deals on HDS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 BOE marine has been it for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 It seems like most of the head units are about the same price. The best deal on a 9 bundle that I found was from B***Pro. With B***Pro you get a gift card from BP plus the Lowrance rebate. I your case you might get more with you military discount, not sure if you get one on sale items. I know where you can get a Gen1 cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishhead Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 I buy my electronics from BBG marine electronics. Call and talk to Brian. Sometimes he can do better than minimum advertised pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B Posted February 9, 2016 Report Share Posted February 9, 2016 If anyone needs the Yamaha Command Link cables for your Lowrance let me know, I have a couple extras on hand. Josh B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted February 10, 2016 Report Share Posted February 10, 2016 It seems like most of the head units are about the same price. The best deal on a 9 bundle that I found was from B***Pro. With B***Pro you get a gift card from BP plus the Lowrance rebate. I your case you might get more with you military discount, not sure if you get one on sale items. I know where you can get a Gen1 cheap. Whomever you use you've got to contact them for a price... they are only allowed to advertise Msrp pricing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted February 11, 2016 Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 Mulligan and Jbibler - curious - did either of you look at/consider the new Elite TI units? I waffled on those vs. the HDS unit (gen 2). It was so new, I got a little skittish and splurged on a Gen 3. Curious if the TI entered into your decision at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulligan Posted February 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2016 I looked at the but not too hard, I was wanting to step up to a 9" screen and did not think they came in 9. The only units I played with were the Gen2,3 and the two Simrads, GO and evo. Of the 4 I liked the evo the best as it was even easy for me to get around and I am a non gadget person. If I went with the evo it would have been the 7" and cost more than the gen2 9" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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