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guy
Ucluelet, BC
Apr 4, 2012
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DOES WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO DO.
Pros: intuitive sounder works great remmoveable.
Cons: radio cable not incl./pwr on default charts not sd
I'm pretty happy with this unit. It is intuitive and simple to use, but I should qualify this: I have used other Lowrance units before.
Yes the micro SD card is inside the SD card - Lowrance didn't invent that concept.
Transducer came with plenty of cable to reach the transom on my 17.5' boat.
Easily removed.
Doesn't come with the Lowrance cable to connect to your radio, but I see that GPS city stocks these. Would have been nice to know so it could have been shipped as a single order. I guess I'm going to have to get around to that.
It appears that every time you power up the unit you have to select the more detailed Gold chart on the micro SD, since the generic one loads by default. Is there a way around this?
Recommend? YES
11 viewers found this helpful.
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Ross
Vancouver Island
Mar 6, 2012
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FROM A ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC
Pros: as stated easy install, works as adversitsed,
Cons: poor manual,poor av. 2 stores sold out.
Hello to all my readers i have chosen to give a honest opinion from my exsperiance, if Lowrance would like to send my something IE a cover for my new purchase or a shirt that would be a nice touch. (2XL) if you where wondering. very easy install poor manual (good thing for you tube) GPSCITY was great to deal with
Recommend? YES
11 viewers found this helpful.
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Dave
Candler,Florida
Feb 7, 2012
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
Pros: display
Cons: instruction manual
The instruction manual is pretty useless. Doesn't go into any detail about all the options, and there are many. I just spent about 4 hours sitting in my driveway going over every last option this thing has and tweaking it to my liking. It's not that it's hard to operate but if you have a specific question about something you are SOL. Overall it seems to be a pretty decent unit. I fish exclusively in shore waters of the Big Bend area of Florida so the sonar options aren't as important as the chartplotter. Overall it does what it's supposed to do but you have to learn how to do it because the instruction manual isn't much help.
Recommend? YES
12 viewers found this helpful.
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Flyguy47
Tampa, FL
Nov 28, 2011
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MAPPING DETAIL
Cons: map details
I bought this to use in the 10,000 Islands area of SW Florida. I found that any feature, water or land, smaller than about 200 - 300 feet in width is not there. Last week I navigated bodies of water between islands that appeared on the screen as solid land and encountered islands that appeared on ths screen as water. The last GPS I had, a Lowrance 332-C with a 16XG Gold Navionics chip, had far better detail. I think they are trying to cram too much information on too small a chip. This unit also takes a rather long time to find its location. The first time I turned it on, it took 15 minutes to find itself at my home in Tampa, FL
Recommend? NO
13 viewers found this helpful.
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chiroken
Vancouver Island
Sep 14, 2011
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MICROCHIP LOCATION
Pros: turns out the chip was included
Cons: once again the instructions were terrible (none)
This review is w.r.t. the microSD chip. Was out on the water to test everything and found the included SD card doesn't fit into the slot. Cursed several times, wasted a trip on the water, and was just waiting to call and cause havoc! Came here 1st and read Honky's comment about the microSD chip being within the SD card and it needs to be pulled out. How the heck am I supposed to know that??? It is written no where on any of the packaging or instructions. I've used MANY SD cards, never a microSD chip.
Recommend? YES
18 viewers found this helpful.
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chiroken
Vancouver Island
Sep 14, 2011
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TOUGH TO FIGURE OUT!
Pros: picture clarity, price was right after rebate
Cons: very difficult to use, instruction book gets a 0/5
Screen is really clear and the buttons easy to use, however I find it very difficult to actually do what I want it too. I don't have past experience with this type of product and the instruction manual is not at all user friendly (Lowrance's reputation of poor manuals holds true it turns out). Seems alot of steps are omitted and assumes you know how to navigate around.
I can't get the unit to save the chart type I'm using (Canada ocean), it always sets me to land, and I am having difficulties using some of the pretty basic features (ie. building routes). As a general rule I'm pretty electronics literate but I'm pretty frustrated with this product.
Recommend? YES
16 viewers found this helpful.
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Doorman
Victoria, BC
Jul 1, 2011
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NICE LOOKING GPS
Easy to install. A bit difficult to program.
Recommend? YES
16 viewers found this helpful.
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bill
cottage -lake of the woods
May 9, 2011
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ICE JUST OFF LAKE SO AM UNABLE TO RATE THIS GPS,
Pros: looks good but unable to use ice just thawed
no commet at this time
Recommend? NO OPINION
34 viewers found this helpful.
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Brian
Smithers BC
Apr 13, 2011
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LOWRANCE ELITE GOLD GPS
great unit, great service. The manual could use more detail, as some of the decriptions are cryptic, but so far so good. There is no data cable included, and the description does not mention this, and required a separate order and shipping, which was a pain.
Recommend? YES
83 viewers found this helpful.
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Honky
Victoria, BC
Feb 8, 2011
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GREAT ENTRY LEVEL GPS
Easy to install and bright, clear display. Make sure you check that the transducer cable supplied is long enough for your application. I have a 19 ft boat and it was just long enough. The SD chip supplied contains the even smaller micro chip which fits into the slot on the gps. It detaches from the sd card by pulling on the end.
Recommend? YES
358 viewers found this helpful.
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Perry
Victoria,BC
Oct 13, 2010
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GOOD UNIT AT A GREAT PRICE
Pros: good size for smaller craft
Cons: buy the optional protective screen cover
This unit was quick to install and any one with a bit of GPS/Sonar savy will find it is quite easy to operate. The screen image is very bright and easy to read even under very sunny conditions. The pre-loaded charts are very high detail and the display numbers for depth are large and easy to read, even from a distance. The color bottom display is much easier to read and interpret than the old monochome sonars. The 5" display is a pretty good compromise,as you would have to pay alot more money to get a slightly larger display. Overall, for a unit that is ready to navigate and find fish right out of the box,the price can't be beat. In my opinion Lowrance has always put out a good solid reliable product.
Recommend? YES
85 viewers found this helpful.
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Banzai
Penetanguishene, Great Lakes
Oct 13, 2010
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MULTIPLE USE GPS
Pros: split screen, no drilling
Cons: not found any yet
Easy to set up, simple menus and easy to understand directions. This Lowrance Elite 5 has replaced many of the conventional thru the hull instruments on my sailboat. At last, a GPS that can effectively do away with the need for drilling into your hull. Not only can I see an excellent picture of the bottom, but I can see when to stop and fish too!!! The depth sounder is amazingly accurate and pretty much replaces my charts. Excellent buy for sailors that don't want to spend hours plotting detailed courses on a chart ... with this GPS you can do a rough plot and let the GPS do the rest.
Recommend? YES
186 viewers found this helpful.
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redevil
Owen Sound Ontario
Sep 3, 2010
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LOWRANCE ELITE-5 GOLD FISHFINDER AND GPS CHARTPLOT
What a great fishfinder/gps unit. was easy to install right out of the box. excellent display, very clear and bright, in all conditions. Would recommend this for the $$$$ to anyone looking for a rugged, compact easy to use combo. Well done Lowrance..
Recommend? YES
97 viewers found this helpful.
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lawrence
sudbury on (North Channel)
Aug 29, 2010
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GOOD BUY FOR YOUR BUCK
Cons: manual to vague
i love this gps/fishfinder. I am in an area that i am not familiar with, and with water levels being low this gadget takes the guess work out of it, not to forget to mention taking the guess work at finding fish
Recommend? YES
62 viewers found this helpful.
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(4.1/5.0 based on 16 ratings)
