I have used Lowrance for 30 years, not anymore. I have a 1198 and a 788. I had a HDS5 and a 25xc. I wouldnt trade the 1198 for any Lowrance for one reason. SERVICE. A friend of mine sent his bird in on a Thursday and got it back the next Wednesday. 4 working days turn around. Try that with a Lowrance. You will be lucky if you EVER get it back. Hell it will take you 4 days to drain the water out of a Lowrance before you ship it