GPS fishfinder

[Goldringer]

I am giving some thought to a GPS / fishfinder combo. I know nothing about them. Can you help with ideas on which model / best for the buck with good performance.

Thanks

[JJB]

Can't speak for others but I have the Lowrance 337 in dash mounted and love it....here's a list of the features, you can get it out the door for about $650-$690 depending on where you buy.

James

LMS-337C DF FEATURES

Display <<
5.0" (12.7cm) diagonal 256-color, TFT display
High-detail 480V x 480H pixel screen resolution
Wide viewing angles in all light conditions
Advanced cold-cathode screen and keypad backlighting
Resizeable windows and overlay data with choice of 4 data display sizes

Sonar/Sounder <<
Depth penetration to 2,500 feet* (760 m)
4,000 W peak-to-peak power
Dual frequency 200/50 kHz Skimmer® transducer with built-in temp/speed/distance readings
HyperScroll™ displays fish targets at higher boat speeds
Full-screen LCD flasher
Standard sonar features - Advanced Signal Processing (ASP™), COLORLINE™, Advanced Fish Symbol I.D.™, FishTrack™, multi-zoom options, sonar alarms, backup memory, and more

GPS/WAAS/Mapping <<
Precision 12-parallel channel GPS+WAAS receiver
All-new, built-in, exclusive Lowrance background map with enhanced detail and nav aids
Optional MapCreate™ Accessory Pack to create higher-detail mapping
One waterproof slot for digital media card (MMC/SD not included) to record graphs, GPS details, and display optional custom mapping
Compatible with optional plug-&-play FreedomMaps™ , Fishing Hot Spots® Elite, LakeMaster® Pro Maps, NauticPath™ USA, and Navionics® electronic charts
1,000 waypoints/1,000 event markers/100 routes
100 savable plot trails/10,000 points per trail
42 different graphic icons to mark your favorite spots
37 map zoom ranges, 0.04–4,000 miles

Plus <<
NMEA 2000® compatible for LowranceNET™ networking
Back-up memory saves customized settings
Protective cover
Sealed and waterproof
Full one-year warranty