Thread: Hb 6.740

Does anyone have any pics of 2d from both versions of the software so I can see the comparisons? I havent even been on the water yet to try out 6.740 yet and it already seems like I need to re download the original version. ..

so after over 8 months since release of 6.74, has anyone heard of when we might get a fix on this software problem?

I don't like the fact that I have an I Pilot link that I cant fully use.

800$ for the link when 400$ for the plain pilot would be what I basically have now.

Know what you mean Short Grub! Why can't you use the pilot link?

I can use the I Pilot link in a limited ability or I can update to 6.74 and use it completely with less than acceptable screen quality display.

I will say this again Humminbird has come out with all of these new units and has done nothing to resolve issues on their old units.
And the new units have a lot of problems, now who do you think is going to get the fix first? we that have been waiting or the new problems.

I saw on Humminbirds web site where they are looking for a new software person to head that dept. in the company, so again who's problems are they going to fix first ???


this s very poor business practice sweeping old troubles under the rug, lets just come out with new equipment and make more money on sales with a product that is faulty also.

To me I sounds like basic GREED, sell sell sell who cares if it works or not

I have over 6000$ invested in gear from a company, that is acting just like any other big company in this country, its al about profit not quality.

lol so very sad

I see, Short Grub, faced with the same dilemma, I have chose to run the 6.74 and put up with the poorer image quality! I wish I could get 6.49 image quality and the link/HS gps compatability of 6.74!!
I agree it doesn't seem that we are very high on the list.
Like you I have $6000.00 invested in my current system.

Redge I'm sorry to be such a negative person, but this and other companies have caused it

oh and I was wrong have just over 7000$ invested in this system, but what is another thousand dollars it could be 10,000 dollars it still wont work correctly

Short grub.....first let me say I am NOT trying to stir the pot....just wanting to make sure you are up on all the latest about the software beyond 6.49

First.....is the 83Khz 2d exceptionally important to you? The reason I ask is that if it were me, I would just update to the newest software and use the 200Khz only for 2D while I was waiting for a final fix........I personally would weigh not being able to use the I-pilot link to be more important than the 83Khz.

Second, it seems to be the general consensus of people on the newest release that the SI and DI are actually better than 6.49 if the 83Khz is turned off.

Third, if needing to use the dual beam 200/83 for something like vertical fishing, you can change the transducer setting to dual beam and have good images.

I didn't go back and read the older posts on this thread, so hope it's not redundant info.

BobB you are correct sir, I don't use the 83Khz as it has terrible image quality, I did the install of 6.74 and as far as I can tell 2D, Si an Di are still no better, I think 6.49 has been the best overall, but I now have 6.74 installed and will be using it until we either get a fix or I can save enough money to replace all with Lowrance and motorguide products.

I wont be owing any more JOI products, if I could get 6000$ for what I own now it would all be off boat by morning.

I'm done with JOI products.

Thank you all for your help with this matter.