Future of 480

Ron Natalie wrote:
Javier wrote:
Peter R. wrote:
"Robert M. Gary" wrote:

Does that make sense?

It is not readily apparent to me why the availability of a chip ten
years
from now will affect the 480 units that are installed today.

Ten years from now, when your 480 dies and requires parts, they may
not be available, and if they're not, the unit would be useless.


In 10 years I suspect the 480 will be as obsolete as the King
Nav/Com's it replaced.

Do you think the 430 has any better life expectancy. The thing
is already nearing obsolescence.

I don't know either way. I was just answering the question by Peter R.

Since there are more 430's out there than 480's, will Garmin have more
incentive to keep parts in stock for the 430? I don't know, either.

-jav