Garmin 296 worth the money?

"smackey" wrote in message
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"Jeremy Lew" wrote in message
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What upcoming model from Lowrance? Please refer me to some info on that.

Steve M

It's the Airmap 2000c, google it for a bunch of pilot shop listings.
Avionics West is still listing it as "XM Radio Compatible for Future
Real-Time Weather Download"

"Terry" wrote:
Now that the Garmin 296 has been out for a little while,
anybody have comments good or bad?

I sold my 295 and bought a 296 about a month ago. Overall, I'm pleased.

Good:
Terrain & obstacles!!!!
L-Ion battery that recharges from aircraft power
"Panel" page
Flight recorder page & Flightbook software
High def. display
Faster processor
Street nav


Bad:
Cannot create user waypoints on airport runways!!!!!
More difficult than 295 to install to and remove from yoke mount
Flight recorder has bug that records phantom landings
In some lighting conditions, display looks more faded than 295
No "Route" button, as on 295
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Dan
C172RG at BFM

Terrain & obstacles!!!!
L-Ion battery that recharges from aircraft power
"Panel" page
Flight recorder page & Flightbook software
High def. display
Faster processor
Street nav

My AvMap does all that and more. Kidding.
However I love the big screen