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I’m not sure it’s such good value compared to name brand units. Garmin Echomap 95 is £830. That’s a bigger (touch) screen, loaded with uk charts, has sonar (transducer required, same as Onwa) and leaves you £500 to buy AIS transponder.
Like everything in life ... there are ranges of gear and capabilities. The all singing dancing Onwa is out of my range to fit on my boat - but I can see others would go for it. Touch Screen ????? I have enough trouble with a smartphone on a boat when hands wet and cold ... I'm happy enough with buttons.
Its same with my Multi Protocol RC Radio ... I can update the FW and then have my full colour screen Touch enabled .. but TBH - I find Touch Screen over-rated. Even on my Tablets - I have keypad I can connect either via USB dongle or USB cable ...
Touch screen is ok when weathers fine and dandy ... That's MY honest opinion.
But back to what pricing etc. - when you drop down to more budget levels ... then the costings become more apparent. I bought the KP-39A with free full charting (I can download other areas to complete World Wide coverage as and if needed still free) .. AIS B+ Transceiver .... even after paying Customs etc. - I still saw change in pocket compared to any other brand except Matsutec.