Reccomend me a fish finder/gps combo in the $500-$800 range perhaps something with down imaging. I have been looking at the Lowrance Elite 7 HDI but still somewhat undecided. I have had nothing at all on my boat for the last year. I'm going to be getting a bonus at work in about 2 weeks and I plan to purchase a unit. From what research I've done the Lowrance seems to offer the most for the price. What do you guys think?

I have used an elite 7, HDS, and the new touches... With a price range like that I believe the elite 7 will do everything you need it to! It's really easy to use and everything can be done in 1 transducer. And if you get the gold one it gives you a free Navionics gold chip also

When you decide check out BBG and BOE marine for prices.