Never had a problem with mine. What kind of problems are you talking about?

There are a quiet a few units that they just black out or like when you turn them on t its just a white screen. how long have you had yours beeddogs1  if you ask anyone who works at Scheels they will tell you they have had a few returned

i've had mine since may of last year. I got it right when the software update came out. I had to download and load the update which went flawlessly, and it's worked great ever since. I'll watch for that problem though. My luck it will happen the day after my warranty runs out on it.

Lowrance has a new udate for the HD units its their 3.0 version it will better enhance the Structure Scan option.

I got my ten inch screen on order with the Structure Scan. Can't wait to get it on the boat and getting it to use. No fish has a chance now. HAHAHAHA!

 Looking for an opinon on the HDS units in general. im not concerned with the sonar as much as the high detailed level of mapping the PRO MAPS are suppose to have. Does anybody have the PRO MAPS, and do they themselves make having an HDS worth it? Or do i stick with the unit i have because the mapping isnt incredibly different? are they compatible with non HDS transducers i already have?

I would like to get one to use in my pickup and on my boat.  Any recommendations on the size that would work best for this application?

I have had my HDS-8 since last May and haven't had any problems with it. And I ran it 2-4 days a week all summer. I have updated the software everytime it can out though.

Also Lowrance has a promo right now were your can get the sirus raido module for only $99. instead of $350. Check out there website.

I will be adding the structure scan thins spring can't wait to see it work.

That structure scan should be very nice!!!

 scoutt247   I have the HDS 8 with structure scan have had 0 problems with mine so far! mine is the 2,5 version are you saying there is a 3.0 version out now?????

Just so happens I am helping my brother update his HDS.  Yes a update did come out on 2-1.

HDS Update Version 2.5.31.56 with micro SD support

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads/Product-Software-Updates/HDS-Update-Version-2_5_31_56-with-micro-SD-support/

I have never used or seen one of these units. However my brother was having lots of problems with his. He did run the update today and so far he says that it is running much  better.