I am very happy with my Lowrance Airmap 1000 (greyscale). I got it because it has a large screen, and because the database works here and in US (where I sometimes fly) and in Australia (where I will be flying next week, for example). But the software is a joke, and it won't integrate with most VFR planning tools (e.g. the excellent Navbox ProPlan).
Having said that, it is otherwise very easy-to-use and I can readily program flights and waypoints directly into the thing, it comes with an external antenna, cigarette lighter power cable, yoke mount and the display is very good. Also, I have found that the buttons are easy to use in-flight. Lastly it is good value for money compared to Garmin's.
But I wonder, if I was going to fly only within UK/Europe I migth have stuck to Garmin as before... not sure.
Andy