Mike,
Thanks for the info, I didnt know there was a problem with this software version. I have personally only had the unit shut down once or twice on a long trip, or even not at all. First noticed over the summer when visiting the UK, thought it was the battery issue coming back because have not had contant failures.
Have any idea when are Garmin coming out with a fix? Or newer software version without the problem? Do they really know what is causing the current problem, you mentioned hardware, so does it actually effect all units as my unit is several years old now?
Incidentally, when you first power up a Garmin 196, the software version is written in the bottom right hand corner of the page with the aeroplane piccy!!!
Regards, SD..