Need help deciding which fish finder/sonar to use

[Delaware_lip_ripper]

So I just bought my first one which is a lowerance elite 7ti from Cabela's here in Delaware. Got it for just under $500. Before I use it this season I was thinking on upgrading it to the hds7 with active 3in1 transducer for 500$ more. Kinda have the extra 500$ now to do the upgrade when taking the other back. Opinions on if this is a good idea or if other brands are better? So all in all what is best for 1000$ or less

[sully420]

Definitely do the upgrade. All brands are really good so dont worry about that. Just spend the time on the water learning how to use it.

[Delaware_lip_ripper]

Thanks for the reply. I did the upgrade to hds 7live. Hope it's as good as they say lol. Now I'm wondering about the 3D structure scan for it lmao

[K1500]

I haven't used either but my local shop had the elite 7 for $820 and the HDS Live 7 for $999. At that price differential it was easy to chose the HDS live. I pick up the boat this week so I will have to learn the electronics on it. The ability to network with the TM and the engine is an added bonus. Also, building a map of an 'unknown' lake seems like it may be a nice feature. 

[Delaware_lip_ripper]

So did you go with or plan on going with 3D module?