ryanerb Posted February 23, 2022 Posted February 23, 2022 Recently leaked and now on their website, I guess it's just the latest version with better clarity over the LVS32 https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/806410#overview Quote
Trox Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 The BassTank put out a video of them actually using it, and based off of that, I think the new transducer is more of a "nice to have". When I have my LVS32 transducer dialed in, it doesn't look much different than what is shown in that video. And about the blind spot, I can't say that it has ever really been an issue for me... at least not a "need to throw $1200 into it" type of issue... Quote
txchaser Posted February 24, 2022 Posted February 24, 2022 Ok so I caught my first livescope fish last weekend. It was pretty dang cool. Didn't have enough skill to dial in to see my lure, but anyway I got the gist of it. 1) I don't understand the garmin head unit models at all, so I can't really tell what changes across the different models, and whether those models are worth the upgrade? I won't be able to run any other electronics, so mapping matters to me, if that has an impact. 2) how much battery will I really need to run one all day with an 8" head unit? 10" just won't fit. My helix is only supposed to draw .8 amp so a 10ah battery should run it all day, but that's really not how it works out, and drawing an AGM down that low kills it off pretty fast. But it is impractical for me to just overkill it and throw a giant group 28 at it. Any advice here? 3) I considered the h-bird version, but I'm not hearing anything anywhere that it is as good and certainly not better, but let me know if I'm confused. 4) what else do I need to know? Quote
Dirtyeggroll Posted February 26, 2022 Posted February 26, 2022 Well I currently have a Humminbird mega live and have not been satisfied. The announcement of the new Livescope plus has me about ready to jump ship Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 26, 2022 Global Moderator Posted February 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, Dirtyeggroll said: Well I currently have a Humminbird mega live and have not been satisfied. The announcement of the new Livescope plus has me about ready to jump ship DO IT!!!!!! Garmin baby! ? 2 Quote
Dirtyeggroll Posted February 26, 2022 Posted February 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, 12poundbass said: DO IT!!!!!! Garmin baby! ? Would just be for the Livescope. Love my birds otherwise. Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted February 26, 2022 Global Moderator Posted February 26, 2022 36 minutes ago, Dirtyeggroll said: Would just be for the Livescope. Love my birds otherwise. Or so you think. ? I like Humminbird too and I’d like to eventually get 360 imaging. I’ve been pretty happy with my Echomap units and you get a lot of bang for your buck and very user friendly we’re the selling points for me. Quote
ryanerb Posted March 4, 2022 Author Posted March 4, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 8:19 AM, 12poundbass said: Or so you think. ? I like Humminbird too and I’d like to eventually get 360 imaging. I’ve been pretty happy with my Echomap units and you get a lot of bang for your buck and very user friendly we’re the selling points for me. The million dollar question is WHEN WILL GARMIN PUSH OUT A 360 version? THAT would be pretty nice Humminbird mega360 will be somewhat tough to beat, they've done a good job on that. Quote
Global Moderator 12poundbass Posted March 5, 2022 Global Moderator Posted March 5, 2022 14 hours ago, ryanerb said: The million dollar question is WHEN WILL GARMIN PUSH OUT A 360 version? THAT would be pretty nice Humminbird mega360 will be somewhat tough to beat, they've done a good job on that. I wish they would but I doubt they will. Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted March 5, 2022 Super User Posted March 5, 2022 Lowrance is coming out with 360. Garmin will have to eventually or something similar but better. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted March 6, 2022 Global Moderator Posted March 6, 2022 They’ve got you right where they want you……… Quote
ryanerb Posted March 7, 2022 Author Posted March 7, 2022 On 3/5/2022 at 8:15 PM, TnRiver46 said: They’ve got you right where they want you……… LOL I think every manufacture wants me tied to them... Then you got the pro guys, who run 3 units on the front of their boat... One humminbird, one lowrance, and one garmin... Just makes our lives more difficult and not all the money is going into one manufactures pocket haha I think the bigger issues is patents. Garmin can't just 'steal' humminbirds 360 technology so they have to figure out a way around the patent, etc. I doubt they are going to pay Humminbird to license it.. Quote
Kjruiz Posted March 29, 2022 Posted March 29, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 10:25 AM, Dirtyeggroll said: Well I currently have a Humminbird mega live and have not been satisfied. The announcement of the new Livescope plus has me about ready to jump ship Has the recent Software update changed your mind? I am looking to get live sonar, and I am torn between mega live or livescope plus, I like the thought of sticking with HB. Quote
Dirtyeggroll Posted March 30, 2022 Posted March 30, 2022 15 hours ago, Kjruiz said: Has the recent Software update changed your mind? I am looking to get live sonar, and I am torn between mega live or livescope plus, I like the thought of sticking with HB. Yes the update is AWESOME! I rescind my comment about wanting to go Garmin. Quote
Kjruiz Posted March 30, 2022 Posted March 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, Dirtyeggroll said: Yes the update is AWESOME! I rescind my comment about wanting to go Garmin. Great, I literally bite the bullet and ordered it 30 minutes ago, it’s going to be delivered Saturday Quote
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