I'm currently looking at getting either a Lowrance 3x or a Humminbird 197c.  What's y'alls opinions on them? Also are there any other depth finders in this price range I should check out?  I'll be in an 8 foot inflatable so the screen doesn't need to be huge and GPS isn't necessary. 

Garmin Striker 4.  Color, chirp, DownVu, standard sonar, gps. $119.99

Where havs you seen the Striker with DV for $119? I would be all over that. I can't find it for less than $179. Standard sonar unit is $119 all over but the down view is always more. 

Bought like new Elite 4x for $100 on ebay

If you have $100 to spend, go ahead and hit up ebay or follow the classifieds on various forums and score a used one. 

The striker 4DV is price locked at $179.99. If you see one cheaper, you better question the seller because garmin sets the price that it has to be sold at and selling for less breaches their contract. 
The standard striker 4 is price locked at $119.99

20 hours ago, River Dave said:

Where havs you seen the Striker with DV for $119? I would be all over that. I can't find it for less than $179. Standard sonar unit is $119 all over but the down view is always more. 

my mistake.  You are correct, sir.

 

SE Kansas grass grower

Oh bummer, I was hoping you knew something I didn't. I would have jumped on it. 

PS: The Lowance Elites/Hooks are nice units. I have the 5" and love it. Havent had a Humminbird in 15 years so can't offer an opinion on those.

I have an older black and white Lowrance x37tx for sale. $45 shipped.