The Lx-7 is Here!!!

[PerchJerker]

Exactly. You've got the LCD screen right there in the LX7 and it looks like a decent size to handle viewing video playback (don't know the specs on the screen though).

I think the LCD screen on the LX7 is the same LCD screen used for the VS 825 SD camera that came out last year - ie. an 8 inch LCD screen.

[IamZombie]

I should have said "Under normal use" an LCD screen will never burn in, but if they are left on with a static image for weeks/months at a time they get what is called "video memory". LCD's have molecules that open and close to turn the lights on/off, if they get left on for an EXTENDED amount of time they will retain a memory in them. The nice thing about LCD's is they can be fixed by just running a monitor set-up program for an hour or so and the video memory will be gone.

My guess is the Wendy's never/rarely turns those monitors off, and I don't see any normal fisherman leaving a depth finder on for weeks/months, the battery wouldn't even last that long.

How many open water depth finders or GPS's have you heard about burn-in happening on? They all have a static image in one spot or another if you leave the unit on the same screen.

Can't say I've ever heard of GPS's getting burn-in.

I just assumed they wouldn't be as affected because their image isn't always going to be static.

It was just a small concern, but it's been addressed, thanks.

[picksbigwagon]

My interests are peaked right now. Two boys who are starting to like ice fishing, and only an LX5 and a LX1 for the three of us. I like the idea of replacing the depth finder on my boat as well. that thing is shot......

[lispeej]

interesting. time to sell the lx5.....lol.

[BassPatrol]

Sign me up once they add a GPS feature. Lowrance has too many issues. Humminbird is nice but the price tag is high. Any ideas on how much this will cost? Might have to sell my old trusty LX-3TC and my spare FL-8 SLT.