Lowrance HDS 8 Sonar/GPS

Enter the new era of fish finding with the new HDS series by Lowrance. With Lowrance-exclusive new broadband sonar you will see fish you could never see before. This award-winning fish-finding technology displays more targets with greater sensitivity and higher definition. You get superior target marking in all conditions, so you can find more fish hiding in any cover. Bottom contours will show up better than ever. The advantages don't stop there. You'll always know where you are on the water thanks to the super-sensitive internal GPS antenna. The HDS-8 model features a large, 8.4" SVGA display with 600x800-pixel resolution. SolarMAX? PLUS? technology allows the highest-contrast picture detail and the best wide-angle viewing available. All HDS models are fully compatible with Sirius real-time weather and radio services available through affordable inland and offshore packages. Use the built-in Ethernet connection to share high-speed, high-bandwidth data with all HDS displays on your boat, including sonar graphs, navigation, Sirius weather/radio and radar. The HDS series is compatible with complete range of Navionics? mapping cartridges. All 3D Navionics? maps feature the all-new TurboView? for enhanced 3-D viewing. HDS chartplotters are fully compatible with all Lowrance plug-and-play choices, including Lake Master? Pro Maps, Fishing Hot Spots? Pro, NauticPath? and FreedomMaps? HDS-8 features: Built-in broadband high-definition sonar and super-sensitive GPS?antenna Vastly improved angler control, with unique new FlyWheel? scroll dial, plus soft command keys, for faster and simpler fish-finder control functions User-friendly menu display lets you fly through control functions with ease and speed Brighter SolarMAX PLUS screens deliver the highest-contrast picture detail and the best wide-angle viewing Adjustable super-white LED?backlighting is the best for all fishing conditions, from remarkable brilliance in direct sun to zero-dim at night Sirius satellite weather and radio package options Two SD card slots for optional detail mapping display and sonar/GPS data recording Available with built-in Insight high-definition mapping with amazing contour shading or Enhanced US Basemap Most mapping options include Platinum series with new Turbo View? feature Expandable and ready-to-network on NMEA 2000? and Ethernetworks Expanded two-year warranty Available mapping options: Enhanced U.S. Basemap features inland and coastal coverage for more than 100,000 bodies of water and nearly 5,000 enhanced lake maps with detailed shorelines and depth contours Insight? USA includes nearly 5,000 freshwater lake maps with lifelike perspective of bottom structure and topography. Coverage includes the Great Lakes and more than 500 Fishing HotSpots PRO? Lakes ? a $400 value! Offers a superior view of coastal bottom structure with detailed coastal and offshore depth contours, plus navigation aids, for the entire U.S. coastline. Insight high-definition mapping delivers unprecedented detail with lightning-fast map and screen updates. Selecting the right transducer: 83/200 kHz transducer in shallow water less than 900 ft. 50/200 kHz transducer in deep water greater than 900 ft.

Average Customer Rating:

4 out of 5

2 of 3 (67%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Lowrance HDS 8 Sonar/GPS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

HDS 8, May 4, 2009
By LMBmarty from california delta

"Had a chance to use the sonar/GPS several times now and performs as advertised. If you are familiar with Lowrance units it is a snap to use. The insight maps are great if your body of water is on them. I fish shallow water a lot so the 2 frequency sonar is a plus.
My only complaint is that there are no tide stations on the insight maps and they are not yet compatible with navonics maps, both problems are to be corrected in a software update that is due out mid-May. A side imaging sonar transducer will also be a great addition and is due out before the end of the year."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 2 for Lowrance HDS 8 Sonar/GPS

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

HDS 8, April 8, 2009
By striper1700 from Virginia

"5 star rating on performace capabilities. Superior target separation. Soft keys are excellant. Overall, greatly improved over LCX series. Can't wait for the StructureScan.

That being said, I did have a problem with the first unit, and had to return it to Cabelas. They promptly replaced it. The second one works great.

The StructureScan upgrade will make a great finder even better."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? Yes

Review 3 for Lowrance HDS 8 Sonar/GPS

Overall Rating:

2 out of 5

HDS Units Not Ready for Prime Time, March 30, 2009
By FatBasser from IL

"I purchased a HDS 7 and 8 for my new rig. I am also running a Humminbird 997SI. My HDS 7 is not reading sonar at all and the 8 is reading inconsistently. I called Lowrance and was told that the units still have software bugs. The units look great and have awesome features, but they do me no good if the units don't work. Fortunately, my HB 997 SI is working flawlessly. I should have waited on the HDS units....."

Would you recommend this product to a friend? No

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