Has anyone else heard about an upcoming Humminbird version of livescope? I cannot get direct answers from Humminbird, but heard it is being released in October barring any issues with the current demo. I would hate to get a mega 360 now to find out in a couple of months there is a new product. Thank you!
maybe keep your eye on iCast next week
Good idea. Thanks!Originally Posted by ecoast
Hoping we get a sneak peak at I-Cast.
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Would be a huge announcement for HB.Hoping we get a sneak peak at I-Cast.
Only reason I can think they would hold back a reveal at Icast would be if is not ready for prime time and the Mega 360 roll out delay problems last time around.
I have Mega 360 and I’ve been considering adding Livescope. I think I’ll wait and see if Humminbird drops any clues during Icast, too.
I’ve heard they have it, and it is currently being used and demonstrated by certain sponsored fisherman(not in tournaments). Icast is a good idea.
Agreed. Mega 360 is still on back order which could be part of the problem
Interesting.I’ve heard they have it, and it is currently being used and demonstrated by certain sponsored fisherman(not in tournaments). Icast is a good idea.
Hope you don't need a G3 unit to run it.
The Mega 360 G3 requirement ticked off a number of people.
Since HB does not use separate modules, I am thinking a G3 series would be needed.
Garmin was smart with the lower end Ecomaps compatible with Livescope and pulled a lot of people to that technology.
I don't want any more external boxes in my boat. Every connect is just a place looking for an issue.
I heard the Helix line is ending next year, hopefully you dont need the new units to run it.
I'd bet they incorporate it into the 360
Maybe I am just old and remembering the old days,but It seems to me every electronic item seems to offer enhancements the year after they start selling the item. I think as long as the item does everything they promise, the new one should be better to keep up with the competition. Part of these enhancements is being able to use newer technologies. I don't see where any of them promise future compatibility with new tech. I understand some of these issues are a strategy to sell new stuff, but there are also issues that can't be avoided where new, better or faster hardware is needed. Back in the day as old guys say, is the fact that technology never moved this fast. With electronics I have conceded future compatibility is no longer possible to keep up with the competition. Just my 2 cents. Bob
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Where did you hear this?
What sponsored fisherman?
Except that buying that way will bite you in the azz at some point. Ask the guys that bought a Gn2 right before M360 came out.
If you're wanting M360, you're not really in the "generation or two behind" camp.
I just want Humminbird to figure out why a lot of people have RFI problems and it makes their units pretty much useless.
Not just a Humminbird issue. The newer Minn Kota mega trolling motors seem to have a lot fewer issues with RFI.
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