Thread: Livescope question

likely in the 3500 range for what you need .
if told less you will likely get a unit that isnt what you intended .
might hit Sk up and ask him in a pm
he and my other buds run the same units
one is on a pontoon btw

Lots folks selling their 9” and 10” going with the 12” or bigger!
buy as big as you can afford you will be glad you did!

I use the 93sv UHD (9") on my jon boat, and the Ultra 102sv (10") on my "big" boat. I plan to upgrade the big boat to a 12" next big sale, or black Friday 2022. Would love a GPSMAP 8612xsv, but man, that is one expensive unit.

I have an Echomap 93SV UHD. While it’s nice and very adequate, nobody ever said “I wish this screen was smaller”.

I have a couple buddies with the GPSmap 1022, and they seem to like them very well. Screen size is obviously larger than the 93SV, so that’s nice. The 1022 is just a heavier unit, making you feel like it’s “better”, haha.

If you know exactly what you need and or will want to add in the future, it will help you here. Note that if you plan on networking other units, you cannot cross network between GPSmap and Echomap series. All Livescope compatible units will have some sort of base maps installed.

GPSmap 1022($1199)/1222($1899) (10”/12” screen)- non- touch screen button/wheel operated, compatible with Livescope (uses Ethernet port), but cannot accept 2D/DI/SI transducers. 1222 here is same resolution as 122SV below. Best bang for the buck as far as screen size. Knowing what I know now, personally, I’d buy one of these.

Echomap Ultra 102SV($1599)/122SV($2299) (10”/12” screen) - both touch screen models, can be ordered without transducers to save some $, 2D/DI/SI functionality + ability to accept livescope at the same time. Cost more than 1022/1222.

Echomap 93SV UHD($899)- cheapest of all options, 9” screen, same features as above Echomap units, lowest resolution of all options (doesn’t seem to affect Livescope in my experience).

If you know you’ll never network to a cheaper Garmin (ie 93SV) in the Echomap series, add 2D/SI/DI, or need a touch screen, then the 1022/1222 will do everything you want for Livescope.

If you want touch screen, ability to add other transducers down the road, or want to network with other Echomap units, then the 93SV/102SV/122SV is your best bet.

PS, looks like Garmin has a $200 rebate right now, might check the details on their website.

Originally Posted by mikear

I have an Echomap 93SV UHD. While it’s nice and very adequate, nobody ever said “I wish this screen was smaller”.

I have a couple buddies with the GPSmap 1022, and they seem to like them very well. Screen size is obviously larger than the 93SV, so that’s nice. The 1022 is just a heavier unit, making you feel like it’s “better”, haha.

If you know exactly what you need and or will want to add in the future, it will help you here. Note that if you plan on networking other units, you cannot cross network between GPSmap and Echomap series. All Livescope compatible units will have some sort of base maps installed.

GPSmap 1022($1199)/1222($1899) (10”/12” screen)- non- touch screen button/wheel operated, compatible with Livescope (uses Ethernet port), but cannot accept 2D/DI/SI transducers. 1222 here is same resolution as 122SV below. Best bang for the buck as far as screen size. Knowing what I know now, personally, I’d buy one of these.

Echomap Ultra 102SV($1599)/122SV($2299) (10”/12” screen) - both touch screen models, can be ordered without transducers to save some $, 2D/DI/SI functionality + ability to accept livescope at the same time. Cost more than 1022/1222.

Echomap 93SV UHD($899)- cheapest of all options, 9” screen, same features as above Echomap units, lowest resolution of all options (doesn’t seem to affect Livescope in my experience).

If you know you’ll never network to a cheaper Garmin (ie 93SV) in the Echomap series, add 2D/SI/DI, or need a touch screen, then the 1022/1222 will do everything you want for Livescope.

If you want touch screen, ability to add other transducers down the road, or want to network with other Echomap units, then the 93SV/102SV/122SV is your best bet.

PS, looks like Garmin has a $200 rebate right now, might check the details on their website.

As far as I know the Livescope rebate ended on May 1st.

102sv screen is 1/2" taller then 1022...fwiw

Also check video resolution, aka pixel count, when comparing specs.
ECHOMAP UHD 93 has 800 x 400 pixels
ECHOMAP ULTRA has 1280 x 800 pixels, both 10 inch and 12 inch
GPSMAP 1242 12 inch has 1280 x 800 pixels, 10 inch 1022 has 1024 x 600 pixels
GPSMAP 8612xsv has 1920 x 1080 pixels

There is some debate about native resolution of Livescope itself, but I will say my 10" Ultra looks better than my 9" UHD.

Originally Posted by Atimm693

As far as I know the Livescope rebate ended on May 1st.

Sorry for the confusion, there is now a $200 rebate on the MFDs per Garmin’s website that ends in July.