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Lowrance HDS-7

alaTest has collected and analyzed 17 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the size and memory. The build quality and value for money also get good views, whereas there are some mixed reviews about the screen. Some have doubts about the performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other GPS the Lowrance HDS-7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 75/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 17 reviews)

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Not bad but not great.

 

I bought this as my first GPS when I started Geocaching. I knew I wanted USB capability to connect it to my computer for downloading cache files. Touchscreen is ok but I learned the hard way to keep it away from little munchkins. They like to press...

With updated software, easy to use

Map availability, refresh time while caching takes too long

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Not the best GPS

 

We couldn't get this item to work, even after exchanging it twice. We finally just returned the item!

Don't know, it never worked

Everything

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Good gps. Glad i didn't pay full price.

 

This gps unit is solid, well built, and rugged. That being said the user interface is a bit clumsy, the maps aren't very detailed, and the Geocaching support is sketchy at best.Like other reviews have stated before me, there is little to no support for...

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Excellent Hand-Held GPS

 

Having owned a few GPS units, I still do not consider myself an expert but do feel confident in reviewing the Lowrance Safari. First of all, I managed to pick one up at Best Buy on an amazing sale and could not resist, since my previous hand-held unit...

Solid, accurate, battery powered, dependable

Anything not great about it can be avoided by reading the manual

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Great unit for the price

 

This is a great gps with features that no other gps in this price range can compare to. Nice touch screen, lots of memory, 32 gig micro SD slot, easy meus, the best paperless geocache functions, very accurate. But..You must update it if it has been on...

Loads of features, very accurate, great price

i have no idea

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not accurate on distent

 

I bought this gps Lowrance Endura Safari a year ago to do geocaching it dose not follow the road as I thought like turn to turn. One of the geocaching (cache) it said it was 15 miles away but it was actualy 40 miles away. Trying to find updated map(s)...

easy to use

not able to find updated maps for it and not accurate on distent

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Does the job when hiking/backpacking

 

Bought this with the topo sd card for my region (an extra $65 at REI) and have been very pleased. It has already helped me out of woods on a foggy morning on my way back from a secluded campsite. Not sure why the reviews are so critical. This thing is...

Durability, large colorful screen, simple controls

Can't type in a location and instantly review on screen

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Not what I expected sadly.

 

First off the map is dated some and does not give the depth of coverage I get with my older GPS. Also I don't see any updated map you can buy and install.Next if your outside even on a overcast day, unless you have the screen back light on it's really...

Build quality

Tme map and screen panning system

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save your time and money

 

I bought this GPS to use while hunting in the back country. The first time out, I was using it to track my route, when it went into stand by and the power button quit working. I'm lucky I wasn't relying on it too much. Save the time and just buy a Garmin

overall fit and finish and return policy

IT QUIT TURNING ON

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huge disapointment.

 

Can't wait to return it. Screens on literature not accurate or reprodusable. Cost an extra 90.00 for a downloaded map upgrade which is useless. Worst set of instructions and support out there. Don't bother!!

complete waist of money

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