Which One? Elite FS12, HDS Live 12, or HDS Carbon12

[careybirdwell]

I have 2 HDS 12 Gen 3 as my system. They are link thru ethernet and my Nmea network. I'm wanting to install a AT system at my bow. I will mainly use it for AT, but would use it for other thinks when not using FSS. My plan is to get rid of my bow Gen 3. So whatever I get, I want to link it to my system thru Nmea & Ethernet. I know the ELite only have 1 ethernet port, so I'm assuming it will have to be last in the line. I can buy a new Elite FS12 for a little more than a a used Carbon and a little less than a used Live. Are the HDS graph that much better than the Elite FS. Also, I'm not a serious tournament guy, but I like to fish and will fish a few tournaments a year.

[TN Crappie]

I came from a G1 & G2 HDS 8's, and there is a world of difference with the Elite FS 12 screen. Not sure this helps you, but there is a huge difference in clarity, I have the TotalScan xducer package, and bought a Elite FS 9 to go along side the 12 for the clarity and touch screen functions at the console.

[justinp61]

I am a believer in buying the latest technology you can afford.

[Basshopper]

I would get an HDS over the FS any day of the week even if its older models. You are already used to the HDS why not stray and get the best performance out their. Youi end up with all the ethernet and NMEA you need and want without an extra box and you have the best screens and Proscessors and tech Lowrance Has. You can send a little less with FS but then you have to ask yourself Do I cry once when I buy the HDS or do I cry everytime I turn on my FS your choice Choose Wisely.