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 Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: Eddie (alias Eddie@Humminbird)]
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09/29/09 03:01 PM
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Joefishin
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The 997 will be replaced by the 998. The changes are faster processors, a video out port and an ethernet port which will be used in the near future. If these feature are important to you then wait until Jan. If not, the 997 is still an awesome unit. We are also introducing a 7" SI unit this year, the 898.
Same great features of the 900 series but with a price between the 700 and 900 series. Will sell for $1499. A video port and an ethernet port, very nice that expands the possibilities greatly for the future. I can think of quite a few uses for those right away. I'm thinking about getting a 32" plasma TV for the boat, you don't have to spill the beans, but wink if I 'might' be able to hook it up 
http://www.denalirods.com �Some men fish all their lives without knowing it is not really the fish they are after.� -Henry David Thoreau
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: Joefishin]
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09/29/09 03:56 PM
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irishman
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I'm pretty computer stupid but what will can the ethernet port be used for?
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: irishman]
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09/29/09 04:02 PM
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Eddie (alias Eddie@Humminbird)
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networking unit together to allow them to share transducers, accessories, maps etc. It will replace the Interlink.
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: Eddie (alias Eddie@Humminbird)]
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09/29/09 04:17 PM
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Joefishin
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networking unit together to allow them to share transducers, accessories, maps etc. It will replace the Interlink. Also opens up future possibilities on the home network? It would be nice to be able to plug it into my hub at the house to avoid having to do the memory card swap from the unit to the USB reader.
http://www.denalirods.com �Some men fish all their lives without knowing it is not really the fish they are after.� -Henry David Thoreau
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: Joefishin]
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09/29/09 07:00 PM
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Bobcat1
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I am waiting on the 898 or maybe the 998 to come out and then adding it to the arsenal. Good Stuff! I haven't been able to wipe the smile off my face for 2 days now. 
Bobby Barnett
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: irishman]
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09/29/09 07:25 PM
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jad
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"LOWRANCE" Put that in your pipe and smoke it! HUMMINBIRD,you got it right. You could of charged for the update but no. Simply The Best.Thank You...
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: jad]
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09/29/09 10:42 PM
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John Vogt
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Lowrance has the Down Scan coming out also. I would wait and see the difference between Lowrance and Humminbird before saying either is "simply the best".
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: John Vogt]
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09/30/09 12:08 AM
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Bobcat1
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Lowrance has the Down Scan coming out also. I would wait and see the difference between Lowrance and Humminbird before saying either is "simply the best". I wouldn't wait. It is a fact already in my book that Humminbird is Simply Clearly Better. The technology is already proven by Humminbird. Service is awesome IF you ever need it too.
Last edited by Bobcat1; 09/30/09 12:10 AM.
Bobby Barnett
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: Bobcat1]
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09/30/09 02:14 AM
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SkeeterRonnie
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i have enjoyed my side imaging for the last 2 YEARS... and look forward to this new FREE software patch. thanks guys(hummibird) for keeping our investment in our electronics secure 
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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09/30/09 02:31 AM
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BThomas
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Lowrance has FREE updates also.
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: BThomas]
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09/30/09 02:59 AM
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irishman
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do you think the price of the 997 will go down when the 998 comes out?
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: BThomas]
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09/30/09 03:26 AM
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Bobcat1
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Lowrance has FREE updates also. But not for their downscan or Side whatever they call it. It is $600, right?
Bobby Barnett
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: irishman]
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09/30/09 03:33 AM
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East Bay Guide Jeff Brandon
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Cannot wait, Glad I made the change a year ago !
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: Bobcat1]
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09/30/09 02:05 PM
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BThomas
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Lowrance has FREE updates also. But not for their downscan or Side whatever they call it. It is $600, right? The $600(that may not be the price. Nobody knows for sure) is for the hardware. Lowrance already has the ethernet(for waypoints and sonar sharing). The $600 is for the imaging transducer, another ethernet cable, and the black box. The black box is going to allow structure scan sharing for up to 3 HDS units. Lowrance and HB both have great products. You have to choose which one fit's your needs/wants. Yes, right now Lowrance is having support problems. Atleast that is the talk. I have not had a problem with them or my units.
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Re: HUMMINBIRD Announces new DOWN IMAGING
[Re: BThomas]
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09/30/09 03:39 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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the name lowrance shouldnt even be brought up in this thread. the title states humminbird.
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