What is the difference between DI and SI on the 859 and the 899 fish finders?
365600
Di is down imaging which displays a straight down view, si is side imaging which displays a view from the side. On si the center of the screen is the waters surface and right and left borders of the screen are the bottom . I have both on my boat and for my style of fishing I prefer di. Hopefully this helps
365601
The difference is just what the title says. One looks to the side I think 100 feet or so and the down imaging is just straight down. You need a special transducer besides the normal one for the side imaging. This means you will have 2 to mount instead of one and it is pretty big in size.
544920
No , it has 2d sonar and down imaging as well as chartplotting, to get SI you need the 899
437199
It is neither - it is 455/800. The other two, 83/200 and 50/200 are not structure scan - they are transducers (for locating fish).
544919
The 859ci hd does not have SI or DI BECAUSE it's just the base make sure you get one that actually says down imaging or side imaging
1784657
I is if you get the insulated version. I believe fatfish 949I. We initially bought the 949 but canceled the order and went with 949i. The i designation stands for insulation
1307722
I don't have this system yet but am looking at it. I saw this question posted on the 28401E model and it was stated that the difference between the two was that the 28401E is an older model and the 28403E is the newer model. The newer 28403E has a water softening system on it.
1228310
It comes with 83/200 transducer.. Im using it depths reaching more than 60 fts and still working nicely.. But im not really depending on the fish finder for fishing.
1356442
If you bought the same unit I did the 83/200 didn't provide the downscan and HDI promised. Had to buy the HDI transducer after the fact. I called Lowrance and asked them about this. The guy I talked to said some people don't want the HDI downscan feature of the unit. I said really? Why would you buy an HDI finder if you didn't really want it? Anyway, no. Hook up the new transponder to your unit and keep the old one if you plan on adding another finder to the bow on a trowling motor etc... I'm thinking of selling the 83/200 on e-bay or my local shopper for the ice fisherman. The angle of the transducer is also important. need to play with it a bit. great unit, enjoy! If you bought the same unit I did the 83/200 didn't provide the downscan and HDI promised. Had to buy the HDI transducer after the fact. I called Lowrance and asked them about this. The guy I talked to said some people don't want the HDI downscan feature of the unit. I said really? Why would you buy an HDI finder if you didn't really want it? Anyway, no. Hook up the new transponder to your unit and keep the old one if you plan on adding another finder to the bow on a trowling motor etc... I'm thinking of selling the 83/200 on e-bay or my local shopper for the ice fisherman. The angle of the... » Read More If you bought the same unit I did the 83/200 didn't provide the downscan and HDI promised. Had to buy the HDI transducer after the fact. I called Lowrance and asked them about this. The guy I talked to said some people don't want the HDI downscan feature of the unit. I said really? Why would you buy an HDI finder if you didn't really want it? Anyway, no. Hook up the new transponder to your unit and keep the old one if you plan on adding another finder to the bow on a trowling motor etc... I'm thinking of selling the 83/200 on e-bay or my local shopper for the ice fisherman. The angle of the transducer is also important. need to play with it a bit. great unit, enjoy! « Show Less
867855
I have the 8800 and love it. I think the only difference is that the 9000 takes up less space on the counter. It appears that you pour the water in the top with the 9000, but with the 8800 you just fill the left side container and it ends up in the dispenser container on the right. Thats about the only difference I can see. The 8800 shuts off automatically when done. I assume the 9000 also does. Hope this helps
1036593
They are the same except for the SD cards. The 598 only holds one card and the 798 holds two. If you want to buy lake map SD cards you need two slots. If you are a regular fisherman the 598 will do fine. I have the 598 and I really like it.
1655514
The -95 has an LCD display, the -85 does not. The -85 has indicator lights instead. Otherwise they're the same. It's your choice whether the LCD display is worth the extra money.The 89XX series advertises better cutters and foil than the previous 85XX series. The body configurations are the same, though, so you can upgrade an 85XX (Activator) body with an 89XX (360 Complete) cutter & foil set. I've done this myself, and saved the cost of buying a whole new shaver just to get the new cutter & foil.
925650
This unit does not have Side Imaging or Down imaging. It is strictly depth, water temperature, and the gps capabilities. On the other hand, the 898 has all of these capabilities plus side imaging.
1818945
I own 899ci and have no complaints this is a very good and dependable unit. would buy again
363576
I don't use a fish finder. You will have to have a decent size deep cell battery. Im sure a fish finder would work fine off of it too.
1515355
You may also want to check on www.Berger-bros.com. I spoke to their Rep. and 880IS is expected to be available by end of this week. They are quoting 880IS for $299.
1483578
nope older, still nice though. I'd go with the 949I if you want to stay warm.
1035463
ELITE-5x DSI FISHFINDERDownScan Imaging sonar technology. Displays crystal-clear photo-like views of the underwater worlds below the boat. 480Vx480H pixel SolarMAX 256-color TFT detail. 5'' diagonal display. Adjustable fluorescent cold-cathode backlit screen & keypad. Slim, low profile, high-speed, transom mount 455/800 kHz Skimmer DSI imaging transducer w/down-looking crystal & built-in temp sensor and trolling motor-mount bracket option. 2400W peak-to-peak/300W RMS power. Tested depths to 200 ft. and bottom readings at boat speeds up to 40 mph. Optimum imaging speed of 8 mph & under. Manual fine-tuning option. TrackBack feature scrolls-back sonar history. Simplified menu w/text & icons for faster and easier selections. Adjustable tilt & swivel mounting system. SO no....