The answers you will get is the same as who makes the best pickup truck.
In my experience at the lower price point they all have basic units but try to get a 5 inch with gps at least and has a map card slot.
This allows you to utilize maps, mark spots and if 5 inch it will be horizontal giving you more viewable screen overall and allow you to see the screen better if you you split it and run 2.
Try running a split screen with one of the small vertical units and you need a magnifier.
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Originally Posted by russ
If it isn't obvious by now, I'm trying to justify a few upgrades...
My boat is older, a 1995 Legend to be exact. It still running the original electronics (Hummingbird) and honestly if the bow mount hadn't met an untimely fate it would still be in use. However, since I'm in the process of upgrading my bow-mount I'm wondering what would be the best depth finder for around $500? Around meaning less than or more than by about $100-$150. I'm attracted to the Garmin Striker but I've not seen a lot of fisherman using these units.
TL;DR - best depth finder for five hundred bucks...
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