another fish finder/sonar quesiton..

[LacLaBicheNS]

So I found that in looking into fish finders I see some have the traditional black pixels which I am not interested in. Others have colour pixels which help with water temp, bottom type etc.. And then I find another type which has almost a picture...

I found this model which shows the both the colour pixels and also the picture type.. http://www.cabelas.ca/product/37078/...i-di-gps-combo

What are the benifits of the picture type screens? like the type the model I list has..

[huntsfurfish]

That would be down imaging. the sonar interprets the signals and paints a picture for you. Reg sonar 2d. You interpret what you see, yourself. i still like 2d for seeing fish(my opinion). But both have their good points.

[huntsfurfish]

Some have both capabilities. 2D, DI and SI(side imaging). Some allow for overlaying one on the other(2D and SI).

[madatter]

The more you look the more you will want....
I started at a 600$ max price,I'm gonna probably buy close to a 900$ unit tomorrow at Bass Pro.
I cannot justify any more than that....
Edit...
The Humminbird 598 si I want has a $100 rebate now so I consider it a great deal.
$799 on line,a bit more at the store.