Geno,
I just picked this one up over the weekend on ebay. Brand new in box w/transducer. They had it on the daily specials for $279.00 so I dove in. Must be at that price because they may be discontinued as you say but for that price it's worth the risk to upgrade my 4xDSI.
Here is the link but as of today it is up to $338.00
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lowrance-Eli...-/171946981552