596c HD Di question about software

[Ozarkian]

Ok, I recieved my 596c HD Di today and can't wait to install it. The first thing I noticed when I registered it at Humminbird was that there is a software upgrade available. The quick start guide says to download the software to an SD card and install the software on the unit. Guess what. The 596cHD Di doesn't have a sd card slot, at least I haven't found it. I see this note that says if your model doesn't have a card slot you can purchase an optional pc connect cable!
Are these software upgrades necessary, and if they are shouldn't a cable come with the unit?
Any comments appreciated.

[Shellback]

I think all manufacturers sell the PC connect cable as an extra. I had to buy one for my Garmin, and also for my H/B. Most of the software upgrades tell you what they are for, you can make the judgment whether you need to do the upgrade or not.

[Ozarkian]

Thanks for your reply.

[Kenny]

Just got my 596 2 weeks ago and the only update is HumminbirdPC. If that's the one it shows for you too then I don't think it's an update for your finder..it's a program to download to your computer. If I'm wrong someone please correct me and explain what Humminbird PC is for.

[rnvinc]

HBPC is used for managing waypoints on your pc....

It also is neccessary for updating the units that do not have a card slot...(along with the pc connect cable)...

Rickie

[rnvinc]

Ok, I recieved my 596c HD Di today and can't wait to install it. The first thing I noticed when I registered it at Humminbird was that there is a software upgrade available. The quick start guide says to download the software to an SD card and install the software on the unit. Guess what. The 596cHD Di doesn't have a sd card slot, at least I haven't found it. I see this note that says if your model doesn't have a card slot you can purchase an optional pc connect cable!
Are these software upgrades necessary, and if they are shouldn't a cable come with the unit?
Any comments appreciated.

I never update my unit until I watch the boards for a while to see if there are any bugs in the new software versions.....

Then I decide if the update features are worth the chance of bugging up my unit...

I still run 4.750 on my 1197 because there have just not been any updates since then that I feel will enhance my fishing....

Now...if HB will put a fix for the "Donut" in an update...that's a different story...

Rickie