New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin

aloft · August 3rd, 2004, 08:15

Just introduced, the GPSMap 96 and 96C. Billed as replacements for the long-toothed GPS III Pilot, they basically took the GPSMap 76 form factor added a bunch of memory and a USB port, a complete Jeppesen database including obstructions/towers (but not terrain, as with the 296), and several aviation-oriented features from their pricier units (vertical navigation profiles, flight logging, etc), along with the HSI display I've been begging their engineers for since I bought my 76. The 96C has a color display and over 100MB of memory, which can be stuffed with MapSource CitySelect maps to get max local-level detail and autorouting driving directions. This form factor is durn-near perfect in a yoke mount, by the way.

With the introduction of the GPSMap 296 earlier in the year, Garmin got rather draconian with its pricing policies so you won't find these units for sale for less than $699 and $469; Garmin has threatened dealers with loss of their dealership privileges if caught selling below Garmin's minimum sales price.

http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap96/
http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap96c/

MarineNav · August 3rd, 2004, 09:15

Cool, thanks Aloft! Hmm, $699 ain't that bad, but I'll still wait until after Christmas.

JR

Josh · August 3rd, 2004, 15:30

Man, can't believe you are so late on this one. Those were so two weeks ago [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Kidding. Just you seem to be up on what the current stuff is usually. If the price was just a bit better, there would be no reason for pilots to buy the marine based handheld units. Oh well. Good alternative to the 196 if a huge screen isn't needed.

aloft · August 19th, 2004, 20:07

Apologies for reviving this thread, but I got to play with a Garmin 296 yesterday and all I gotta say is wow . I say again: WOW. That thing is nothing short of spectacular. Nice compact size, looks like it would fit a yoke well. Incredible color display. Pretty much everything a GPS had better be for that kinda dough.

Now I just need to find myself a sugar momma to spring for one!

Doug Taylor · August 19th, 2004, 20:14

[ QUOTE ]
Now I just need to find myself a sugar momma to spring for one!

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Don't you have some hot date coming up? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

MarineNav · August 19th, 2004, 21:47

Hello Aloft,

Maybe you can contact Garmin to see if they have any demos or refurbished units on the cheap.

Good Luck,

JR

aloft · August 19th, 2004, 23:11

[ QUOTE ]
Don't you have some hot date coming up? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[/ QUOTE ]

Yeah, and I think it'd be a one-time-only event if I showed up with a shopping list. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]

Josh · August 20th, 2004, 03:53

Oh, come on, I know a few women who like shopping. You should be ok. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

CaptainMatt · August 20th, 2004, 04:04

You have needs Aloft. They need to be met or this relationship isn't going to work. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Smilecrunch.gif[/img]

August 3rd, 2004, 08:15	#1
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 7,148	New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin Just introduced, the GPSMap 96 and 96C. Billed as replacements for the long-toothed GPS III Pilot, they basically took the GPSMap 76 form factor added a bunch of memory and a USB port, a complete Jeppesen database including obstructions/towers (but not terrain, as with the 296), and several aviation-oriented features from their pricier units (vertical navigation profiles, flight logging, etc), along with the HSI display I've been begging their engineers for since I bought my 76. The 96C has a color display and over 100MB of memory, which can be stuffed with MapSource CitySelect maps to get max local-level detail and autorouting driving directions. This form factor is durn-near perfect in a yoke mount, by the way. With the introduction of the GPSMap 296 earlier in the year, Garmin got rather draconian with its pricing policies so you won't find these units for sale for less than $699 and $469; Garmin has threatened dealers with loss of their dealership privileges if caught selling below Garmin's minimum sales price. http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap96/ http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap96c/

August 3rd, 2004, 09:15	#2
MarineNav Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 301	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin Cool, thanks Aloft! Hmm, $699 ain't that bad, but I'll still wait until after Christmas. JR

August 3rd, 2004, 15:30	#3
Josh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 686	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin Man, can't believe you are so late on this one. Those were so two weeks ago [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Kidding. Just you seem to be up on what the current stuff is usually. If the price was just a bit better, there would be no reason for pilots to buy the marine based handheld units. Oh well. Good alternative to the 196 if a huge screen isn't needed.

August 19th, 2004, 20:07	#4
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 7,148	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin Apologies for reviving this thread, but I got to play with a Garmin 296 yesterday and all I gotta say is wow . I say again: WOW. That thing is nothing short of spectacular. Nice compact size, looks like it would fit a yoke well. Incredible color display. Pretty much everything a GPS had better be for that kinda dough. Now I just need to find myself a sugar momma to spring for one!

August 19th, 2004, 20:14	#5
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 41,926 Blog Entries: 1	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin [ QUOTE ] Now I just need to find myself a sugar momma to spring for one! [/ QUOTE ] Don't you have some hot date coming up? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

August 19th, 2004, 21:47	#6
MarineNav Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 301	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin Hello Aloft, Maybe you can contact Garmin to see if they have any demos or refurbished units on the cheap. Good Luck, JR

August 19th, 2004, 23:11	#7
aloft Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop Posts: 7,148	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin [ QUOTE ] Don't you have some hot date coming up? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [/ QUOTE ] Yeah, and I think it'd be a one-time-only event if I showed up with a shopping list. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif[/img]

August 20th, 2004, 03:53	#8
Josh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Posts: 686	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin Oh, come on, I know a few women who like shopping. You should be ok. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

August 20th, 2004, 04:04	#9
CaptainMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Space Shuttle Posts: 620	Re: New Aviation GPS Handhelds from Garmin You have needs Aloft. They need to be met or this relationship isn't going to work. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/Smilecrunch.gif[/img]

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