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    HDS-12 Gen 3 vs HDS-12 Live DI/SI/Maps

    Looking for someone with experience with the Gen 3 units as well as the Live units to tell me if it’s worth upgrading. Is the clarity/detail a noticeable upgrade from Gen3 to Live? I know the maps are Insight to C-Map. Is C-Map on par or better? Trying to decide whether to go from gen 3 to Live at console. I have HDS gen 3 on bow with a Garmin ECHOMAP 106sv for LiveScope and trying to decide if I should just get a 126sv for the console or go with HDS Live.

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    In a word, yes. Better screen, faster processor, AI 3in1 compatible, duel sonar inputs, continued software support, AT compatible, etc.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NoCAL View Post
    In a word, yes. Better screen, faster processor, AI 3in1 compatible, duel sonar inputs, continued software support, AT compatible, etc.
    Would you use 3n1 as opposed to a 2n1 with a separate 2D transducer in hull?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katmandew View Post
    Would you use 3n1 as opposed to a 2n1 with a separate 2D transducer in hull?
    3n1 2d is much better than shoot thru but you need the shoot thru for on plane use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Katmandew View Post
    Would you use 3n1 as opposed to a 2n1 with a separate 2D transducer in hull?
    I would 100% use the 2in1 or even better StructureScan 3D but since they are hard to find and most people say “huh” when you mention 2in1, I don’t usually recommend them. They are IMO a MUCH better option. You can set both up for optimized scanning rather than the comprises which must be made with a 3in1.

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