RickWoodall
Well Known Member
With the new gps offerings and the lower prices on some...just wanted to know if going garmin was the best/easiest choice. My plane is a year or two from completion, and I am looking for a basic handheld that i can use in rentals, and have as a back up years from now. No need for xm etc at this point, just basic easy to use and easy to read. I have started doing all the research and between lowrance, geopilot, garmin etc there are a pile of decent looking units for $500 to $1200. Just wanted to know if any one had purchased one recently and is exceptionally happy, or wished they had gone with another model. Lots of bells and whistles...just dont think most are really needed. Based on the gps in the rentals...they are all over the top. Is the colour really worth it? The benefits of the 396 over 296 worth it or even the 196? I know it all depends on mission etc, but for basic non ifr is there anything better than a 296? Thanks for any comments.