ifinder pro

[MTpockets]

Hi guys,
I am interested in buying a Lowrance ifinder Pro GPS from Springwood Marine for about $360. Anyone ever used one or know about them?
They seem to be a far better GPS than the Garmin gecko or simular hand helds. The ifinder pro can take the map function whereas the others can't.
cheers
Les

[aussiebasser]

I've been using one for a few months now.

Positives: Std Power Lead. Easy to read Screen. Light weight. Price
Negatives: Not waterproof. More difficult menus. Flashin track gives me the irrates.

You'd have to compare it with a GPS12, or equivalent in Garmin stable which are much more expensive.

Overall, I'm very happy with mine, if I could just figure out how to enter a waypoint from a grid reference.

[stacer_seagull]

had mine for a couple of months now, dont have any maps as yet!!!! find it easy to get to my waypoint,but still sussing out making a new trail etc etc
anyone elses advice on this would be great as well, i have read the manual a few times,just need a few pointers
cheers Brad

[MTpockets]

OOPs.... forget what I wrote below, you are in NT sorry :)

Hey Brad,
Where are you?
If you are in Brisbane, you could go to Springwood Marine and speak to those guys..... they are amazing at what they can do with these GPS's. World of information !!
cheers
Les

[JB]

I have been using the old model , and its awesome. Far better than the garmin (which i have just borrowed off DC .. Sorry bout the bad plug ol mate but mine is better :P ) . You wont be using the map screen much, its not much good as screen is pretty small, however there are 2 other page views one in particular i find excellent to use when navigating to a mark. i find that the lowrance has less "undecidedness" about how close to your mark you are than the garmin.

Get it, its a top gps for the price.

;D

[MTpockets]

Thanks jason, Will take your advice..... I think you are spot on mate :)
cheers
Les

[DaneCross]

He just doesn't know how to do use it :-X :P ;D

[MTpockets]

I bought the ifinder pro today. I also got the map for brisbane and the ram mount. All up $755. Just have to work out why my cig lighter in the boat wont work :(
cheers
Les
PS A nice spot x would go down well around mud and peel now ;D