Elite-9, Elite-7, Elite-12 - Lowrance Elite Ti2 Buyers Guide & Reviews

Lowrance has released what is arguably the best bang for the buck for chartplotter/fishfinder combos. If you want a sophisticated sonar and gps, but don't need a radar or video, then the Elite Ti2 is for you. These systems even include wireless networking making them ideal for boats like bass boats. The feature list is extensive, we'll go through it one by one.

Features:

Active Imaging, 3 in 1 Ready - You can connect a Lowrance Active Imaging Transducer right into the back of one of these units. Active Imaging is Sidescan on steroids, offing a super silky and accurate image of the bottom, even at higher speeds.
CMap Genesis Live - create Live maps on the go using an Elite Ti2, then view the maps right on your screen. Contour lines every 1/2 foot. Create vibrant and accurate maps of your favorite fishing areas so you can get right back on top of your spots.
Smart Phone Notifications - Connect your Ti2 to your phone and communicate with your friends via your Ti2. Share info, spots, tips and more.
Wireless Network - Connect with other Ti2 units on the boat for wireless networking. Share sonar, data and more. Makes installation a breeze. Also one less cable to remove when taking units off and on the boat.
Fish Reveal - A gtreat feature to help fish stand out from structure on your sonar, exclusive to Lowrance and Simrad
Autorouting - Made possible with C-Map and Navionics Cartography
Pre-loaded Map Options - CMap inland Maps or Navionics Coastal
Hybrid Touch Display - Offers Solarmax touchscreen and Buttons
Internal Sounders - Offers both CHIRP and Broadband Sounder making these units compatible with virtually all current Lowrance transducers
Tunes - Integrates with SonicHub

What you need to know:

There is 1 MicroSD Card Slot
There is a Virtual Ethernet Port (Wireless)
Supports C-Map Max N, Max N+, Cmap Genesis, Navionics Gold, Platinum and Nav+, and many Lowrance Regional Mapping Partners
Internal GPS
Internal Wifi
Compatible with Motorguide Trolling Motors
Xsonic Transducer Socket
NMEA2000 Socket
2 Year Warranty

Lowrance Elite Ti2 is available in 3 screen size. 12", 9" and 7". Units are all packaged the same except for the charts that are included and the transducer that is included. Options are described in the main title.