Which sonar do you prefer?

[Coho975]

I realize this question is  depending on several things-- how much do you spend, how do you fish, what options do you want.
I hope not to spend more than $450. Given what technology is out there, thats not much to spend.  I think it will get me what I need.
Please tell me what you like about your unit, and maybe how you use it.
I've spent several days with Robert and throughly enjoyed his hospitality and wonderful toys.
Whither you troll for kokes or hunt monster Mac's, I'm sure you have good stories about how your sonar has helped you. 
Do you need all that you payed for?
what brand and model is yours? What options do you like?

I have ran Birds, Lowrance, and currently Garmin's.  Of the three, I prefer the Garmins.  I feel they offer the best value and I think they are the easiest and most intuitive to use.  They will all provide quality imaging and mapping for you though if you find a good deal on one.  In that price range I would be looking at a used Garmin 93sv UHD with a GT-54 transducer, that will give you 2D, SI, DI, and a decent base map on a 9" screen.  New you will be looking at a 7" screen or smaller in that price range.