Hi all,
need to get more details!!
So far we are using the 196 (grey scale) and it works great!
However aging eyes in the company believe they would be better served with some fancy color screens!
So, we started looking into the best/ economic solution and it basically comes down to the GPSMAP 495 versus the Area 500.
Our big concern is the "touchscreen" of the 500.
We are using the 196 for "local navigation, user waypoints, easy to play with while on the run" - specifically in a mining/exploration environment - AS350 B3, mounted on top of the panel.
The new GPSs are ment for the same environment....
Question:
Does anyone have field experience with either one?
How does the touchscreen "work" in a shaking, vibrating, turbulent environment! (e.g. the buttons on the 196 have a lot of "definition" when pressed - how is the touchscreen?)
As always, any reply is very welcome!
Thanx guys and gals!!
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