Garmin BlueChart question

[ProfessorM]

I have the 440. Has all the maps built in. It is a little small but I only have a 19' boat so I find it perfect. Nice bright screen. If you got money to burn you can get the G2 chip for it but I personally see no need. My wife actually got it for my 2 Valentines days ago. I never had one before and realized why the hell I had not gotten one earlier. I find it indispensable for nite time fishing .

[zacs]

the 440s is the (smaller 4 inch screen) new version of the 188c.
the 540s is the same size new version as the 188c (5 inch screen).

They are both great. if you can get the 188c with card, transducer, & antenna for under $400, then i would go with that. If it isn't that cheap, you might as well get the 440s ($500 retail), although it is a smaller screen. Or if you have the cash, go for the 540s, which retails for around $600.

let us know what you get, C2F.