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Well I went to the newer Bass Pro at Rossford, OH to pick up a HB unit. My budget right now it low, so I was between a $150 and $200 range. I ended up seeing the HB 570 for 300, so I got it. I knwo it's not the top of the line, but for me and my current allowance I wanted the down imaging for the price. I've heard the whining and crying about it, but for me for now....It'll be awesome. I can only hope to keep upgrading.
Now I'm just waitin on some open water to get this thing out there....:D
Good luck guy. I'm glad you got one. Never apologize for staying within a budget. I commend you.
I think you'll be happy with that one.
Thanks guys! I did go a little over budget, but this things will dwarf what I was using.
rock, i sent you a pm. didn't know if you looked or were notified when you got one.
rockbass..did you get the 570 HD DI....?? If that's the case..then none of the issues that you are reading about will affect you and your purchase....
You will absolutely love the DI feature in conjunction with using your 2d sonar....
The issues you have been reading about only affect the HB Combo units (chartplotters)....
And before you ever decide to upgrade to a HB unit that has GPS chartplotting....I feel that HB will have corrected this issue describe in "Project HB Donut"...
Have fun with your unit...and ask questions....these guys are so full of......uh......knowledge...:)
Yes the 570 DI is what I got. I hope they will have the issues out by then....hahaha. Barring any major issues with this unit, I'll have it for a while. I'm pretty simple, so I'll prob be in awe of this one for a couple years. Haha. Thanks guys. I hope to be able to report some goodies I find!Quote:
Originally Posted by rnvinc
I'm very interested in this unit for the same budgetary reasons you mentioned and have been doing a little research on it. Since you just got one, maybe you can save me some time.... Does this unit come with a transducer and does it give you water temp?
Budget or not, why does everyone still go to the big retailers to buy this stuff. Go BBG (sponsor here) or go with another online retailer. They are going to kill BPS or cabelas on price, and most don't charge the taxes, or have lower rates then you do.
It's your hard earned money, get the best deal you can! I bought a Lowrance HDS combo with the LSS-1 from BBG and they beat cabelas and BPS by 25% and saved me 100.00 in taxes.
I've already found prices much lower than BPS....I just wanna know if it'll give water temp and if it comes with a transducer :D
(my research is coming back with contradictory info on both accounts.....)
From the HB site. Standard transducer is XNT-9-DI-T which has built in temp. You are good to go surveyor!
Yay me! LOL, thanks :D
.....conflicting.....Quote:
570 DI
See more of what's down there for less. Select Humminbird 500 Series models now offer best-in-class, HD screen resolution along with picture-like Down Imaging Sonar.
Timber, rocks, even fish - watch it all take shape on crystal-clear,full-color 4.5" or 5" monochrome displays. With screens that size,it's easy to take advantage of versatile DualBeam PLUS Sonar and exclusive Humminbird SwitchFire technology. We're talking a beam sensitive enough to track a jig down to 70 feet and separate fish as close as 2.5" apart. Find your way using built-in UniMap or up theante with optional Lakemaster and Navionics cartography. Get allthis technology in a convenient in-dash mount, or use our Tilt & Swivel Disconnect Mounting System. With the 500 Series, big things are bound to happen!
- 5" Display
- 640V x 320H, 16 Level Grayscale
- Down Imaging.
- 455kHz / 86 degrees @ -10db
- 800kHz / 55 degrees @ -10db
- Single Beam
- w/ SwitchFire.
- 200kHz / 20 degrees @ -10db
- Depth: 250ft (DI), 1000 ft
- 2400 W (PTP), 300 W (RMS)
Frequency = NONE | Resolution (VxH) = 640x320 | Screen Size = 5" | Speed/Temp = NONE | Transducer Type = NONE | Waterproof Rating = NONE | Watts RMS - Max = 2400
HB needs to correct the website then..... Or maybe the transducer has it, but the unit can't handle it. I think I'd confirm, and spend a bit more if it won't display temp. All of the Lowrance DSI units display temp, I can't imagine a unit built today that doesn't. I'd go with the HB site info. Where did the info you get come from? It's not water proof either? LOL
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SC, where did your copy come from?
I just perused a Cabela's catalog and the regular 570 hawks the temp sensor. Just can't believe they wouldn't include on the DI model.
I haven't studied these DI models yet, the wife is still mad at my expenditures last year on boating electronics.
I copied that off of one of the MANY sites that I went to looking at prices. I can't remember which one it was now, but I saw one that had various screens pictured and one of the screens displayed temp.
I'm with you, I couldn't believe it didn't display temp and I'm certain it HAS to, but again I've read too much tonight and to much of it is contradictory....(meaning I'm tired and need to stop reading....)
I too got a chuckle out of the Waterproof Rating: None :D
P.S. I saw a post somewhere in my searching where BBG said they had the unit in, but when I checked their site it wasn't coming up in any searches....
Call them. Don't go by the website.Quote:
Originally Posted by SCSurveyor
Excellent! Thank you sir.
Yeah, I've never even been to Brian's website (BBG) . I just either email him or call him.
If he doesn't have it, he'll call around. The guy will work for ya. I'm glad he's a sponsor over here.
I believe I have the previous model of the 570, which is the 565. Thoroughly enjoy the unit, it does a great job for the money and mine has temperature. Like you say, not all the bells and whistles but a good unit. For 3 years now. Rides the front of my boat. Also, storing them inside is a plus as their temp range(I think it's rated to 120 degrees or so) will be exceeded leaving it under cover. Disconnect and keep em inside and they last a long time. Overheating blows out seals and such. Never had a problem with any rain I've encountered bothering the unit, and I live on a budget too so I don't need to replace what I can take care of.
what is BBG?????
I’m not actually sure what “BBG” stands for… maybe the letters of the owners names? Anyone know for sure? Brian, you seeing this message? Here is the link for his sponsor information page:
Crappie.com Business Directory - Fishing Gear - Brian Leiva
The 570 DI does indeed come with a temperature sensor built into the transducer.
There were some changes made to all of the new DI sonar products after the information was released for advertising. The specs on the Humminbird web site are correct though but we cannot do anything about the specs shown on other company’s web sites other than to ask them to change them.
Greg Walters at Humminbird
I'm also in the same boat budget-wise. Please post a review once you've had it on the water. I'm currently without a finder and am seriously looking at this one!
BSR