Lowrance HDS - multi-function displays
The Lowrance High-Definition System (HDS) will hit Australian shores in MarchLowrance said this revolutionary series of multi-function displays combines built-in award-winning Lowrance Broadband Sounder™ technology, innovative chartplotting and intuitive operation in an attractive new case design that is more convenient to install. Fully expandable, the HDS also accommodates Ethernet radar and NMEA2000 networking for fuel, engine and boat-operations management solutions.
The easily networked or standalone electronics package is available in fully sunlight-viewable HDS5 (12.7cm), HDS7 (16.3cm), HDS8 (21.3cm) and HDS10 (26.4cm) screen sizes, in several configurations.
Lowrance said that for anglers, Broadband Sounder™ delivers peerless echo clarity and the highest underwater definition ever achieved by Lowrance - in both freshwater and saltwater, from shallow water through to extreme sea depths. In a nutshell, it helps anglers find more fish.
The HDS series also offers mapping functionality, including support for the full-range of Navionics® cartography. Lowrance said the exclusive HDS built-in graphics engine, TurboView™, delivers seamless zooms and 2D-3D chart displays, striking depth views in 2D and 3D, plus high-speed panning/zooming with aerial views for all Platinum chartcards, and seamless zoom for Navionics® Gold.
An easy-to-operate user interface - which incorporates a revised menu structure, advanced LED backlighting, soft-keys and unique FlyWheel™ operation on some models - simplifies access to frequently-used and highly-advanced features, Lowrance said.
While the ultra high-sensitivity, internal GPS antenna is perfect for most installations, an external antenna is available as an option. This external antenna updates five times per second, as opposed to once per second with other external antennas, and provides more 'real-time' accuracy.
Lowrance said the flexible HDS series protects against obsolescence to ensure future expansion capability for next-generation Lowrance technologies.
As with all Navico product, the Lowrance HDS series is backed by a full two-year warranty. RRP starts at AU$1,149 for a 5" (83/200kHz) unit.
The HDS series will be on display and for sale at all major Australian boat shows in 2009.
Further information:
Navico Australia - (02) 9936 1000 or visit: www.lowrance.com.au
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