Also, the 196 has a better screen and is easier on batteries... The shape
works better for yoke mounting than the 295...
The flight instrument screen is "interesting", and just might save your
bacon if the gyros go away on a dark and stormy night - though you need to
practice with it... See my previous posts on this if you are interested...

Denny

"David Reinhart" wrote in message
...
The 196 has a faster processor and faster re-draw rate. It also has that
flight
instrument screen that people seem to either love or hate. I haven't used
it so I
can't offer an opinion.

Dave Reinhart


Jeff wrote:

I dont think they are comming out with a 296, I have the 295 and its
really nice
for a handheld. what is it that the 196 has that you cant get from the
295?

Jason Kennemer wrote:

After buying an iPaq and checking out the GPS abilities and flight
planning
software, I think I'm going to take the thing back and opt for a
Garmin or
similar dedicated GPS. I'll either get a cheap e6b handheld, or rely
on the
whiz-wheel for on-board calculations and do my flight planning on line
and
the old fashioned way.

My question: Does anyone know if Garmin will be announcing or
releasing a
296 during OSH, similar to what they did with the transition from the
195 to
the 196? If not during OSH, then maybe in the near future? The
reasons for
wanting a 196 w/color are obvious, so I won't go any further...

Thanks,

Jason Kennemer