I'm still using an old Garmin 55, which now qualifies as a boat anchor but keeps on working providing basic navigation info (DME, ground speed, course to destination).
Good to know about the 496, as that would be high on my list. The new King AV8OR is also a candidate. Dan Hall N3968H @ CNO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard Green" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 10:59 PM Subject: [ercoupe-tech] GPS >I used a Garmin 90 for 10 years with no problems until it couldn't be > updated any longer in 2003-4. > > Bought a Lowrance 2000c in 2006 with large 5" screen but didn't fly > for a couple years. Nice color display; in 2008 I sent it back to > the factory 3X, once for a battery problem I caused (leakers), once > because the 1st rebuilt unit buttons failed after 3-4 hours of use, > and then again because the display backlighting failed on the 2nd > rebuilt unit after less than 2 hours use. I sent that last rebuilt > one back December 3rd and cannot get an answer out of them as to when > I will get another replacement back. > > Gave up more because of the quality concerns and bought an Anywhere > Map from Control Vision and I must say I am very impressed with their > GPS/PDA combo. More features than the Garmin 496 and cheaper updates > too. No I don't own stock just impressed so far. Take a look at > their web site if you are tired of Garmin or Lowrance troubles. Just > one opinion to share. > > When I get the Lowrance rebuild back it will be for sale on eBay with > an honest description. Lowrance claimed they'd be sending a new unit > after all the troubles, we'll see. > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.10.2/1873 - Release Date: 1/3/2009 2:14 PM
