None of the solutions you are talking about are TAWS or really even close to
TAWS. Garmin's 430/530 terrain feature that resembles the handheld
functionality you are talking about is $500.

Mike
MU-2


"Dude" wrote in message
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The only functionally similar solution I am aware of is the anywhere map
system and other hand helds. Who else does the simple red and yellow
style solution? Does it do something I am not aware of?

I realize the differences in certification and other costs associated with
handhelds, but we are talking about adding the price of an entire 430 just
to add one feature.



"Mike Rapoport" wrote in message
nk.net...
Why don't you go price the competing solutions. They are at least
double.


Mike
MU-2

"Dude" wrote in message
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Does anyone else think the cost of a 530 with TAWS, or the $8,000 to add
it, is anywhere near reasonable? Perhaps someone could tell us what
incredible amount of programming, testing, processor improvement, or
whatever this takes.

I am thinking that this simply reflects more of Garmin getting too proud
of their success and their market domination. While I like the G1000
better than the present Avidyne and Chelton solutions, I am now hoping
avidyne "one ups" them in the next round.

Garmin has been making plenty of mistakes lately, and they should start
trying harder again.