Considering replacing my 195 with the 96 or 96C. The Garmin website
claims 25 hours for the 96 or 40 hours for the 96C in, "battery saver
mode." I find it curious that they claim longer life for the color
unit. In my experience the color 295 sucks batteries much faster than
a 195. What kind of battery life is realistic for normal use?

How about the lock on without the remote mount antenna, any problems?
Any other pros/cons?

Thanks,

- Brett