Bill Palmer
Well Known Member
An Opinion:
AvMap,
I was about to purchase a new AvMap Geopilot II Plus the other day . . . it seemed like a "Garmin-Beater" was finally on the scene! All the features, physical layout (fits in a standard avionics rack), 5-inch screen, reasonable price, etc. seemed perfect. And then I saw the display - - it looked like something from a decade-old video game! 320x240 pixel resolution - - You've got to be kidding! "Pong" had better resolution!
How about introducing a new Geopilot III Plus at Oshkosh 2008 with one change from the II Plus: A screen resolution of at least 640x420 pixels. Then, you'll have a "Garmin World Beater" and you'll be "King of the Aviation Portable Hill." Until then, you're a distant "Also Ran" to Garmin.
Happy New Year!
Bill Palmer
AvMap,
I was about to purchase a new AvMap Geopilot II Plus the other day . . . it seemed like a "Garmin-Beater" was finally on the scene! All the features, physical layout (fits in a standard avionics rack), 5-inch screen, reasonable price, etc. seemed perfect. And then I saw the display - - it looked like something from a decade-old video game! 320x240 pixel resolution - - You've got to be kidding! "Pong" had better resolution!
How about introducing a new Geopilot III Plus at Oshkosh 2008 with one change from the II Plus: A screen resolution of at least 640x420 pixels. Then, you'll have a "Garmin World Beater" and you'll be "King of the Aviation Portable Hill." Until then, you're a distant "Also Ran" to Garmin.
Happy New Year!
Bill Palmer