Just picked one up today online for about $25 less than normal, and free S&H. I will be bringing it on my trip in 16 days. Will also serve as fish finder on our jon boat.
Main reasons why I picked it up:
Color screen
Better battery life than other flashers
Can me used in standard mode (normal fish finder/graph mode)
Price
It was either this, or the Genz Vex pack. I went for "this".
It seems the previous "kinks" that some owners reported have been worked out, which is why I pulled the trigger. I sure hope it can help put us on the fish. We'll be busy!!