Garmin 296
Finally got my Garmin 296. What an incredible tool! It does everything the 196 did but in full colour with rechargable battery and USB connection. It features 3D terrain mapping and avoidance with voice commands and visual inputs.
Programming it is the same as the 196 with the standard updatable Jepp database. It comes with the same kit for fixing as the 196 such as yoke and dash mounts. It fits in the same cradle as the 196 and shares the same arial but the power cable is different. Battery life is 16 hours.
All of the screens are usable definable and there is a new function on the map screen that has a compass overlay in the same as the GNS 530 and Sandel type units.
All in all very impressive.
I have a 196 for sale now if anyone is interested!!!!