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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: proguide175sc on August 29, 2011, 03:12:00 PM

Title: Humminbird 788ci HD DI
Post by: proguide175sc on August 29, 2011, 03:12:00 PM

New kid on the block.   Considering purchase of Humminbird 788ci HD DI.  Wondering if anyone has any comments???

Title: Re: Humminbird 788ci HD DI
Post by: Wingnutt on August 29, 2011, 05:51:52 PM

It would be difficult to comment without knowing the type of fishing you do.  The thing that stands out the most is, I don't think that unit has side imaging.  Side imaging certainly insn't mandatory when fishing, but it sure does making finding structure alot easier.

Title: Re: Humminbird 788ci HD DI
Post by: mck1975 on August 30, 2011, 12:41:16 PM

New kid also....after research and questioning RGecy to death, whom was very helpful, I ordered the 988ci HD DI myself. It should be here Wednesday. The ability to update the program software was the sealer for me.

Title: Re: Humminbird 788ci HD DI
Post by: ITGEEK on August 30, 2011, 01:20:55 PM

mck1975:
Most units on the market, including Lowrance units have free software updates.
This has been going on for a few years.

Title: Re: Humminbird 788ci HD DI
Post by: mck1975 on August 30, 2011, 02:10:46 PM

It came down to the 597ci HD DI and the 788ci HD DI, that is how I made the final decision.

Title: Re: Humminbird 788ci HD DI
Post by: kosmo on September 02, 2011, 09:22:04 PM

it has has two card slots

Title: Re: Humminbird 788ci HD DI
Post by: sonar2000 on September 04, 2011, 05:19:45 PM

Robert keeps a download section here on this forum for updates.
He has considered downlevel also in case of problems when upgrading code..
check the download tab at the top of the main menu..
Chuck