"john smith" wrote:
Color is not a good choice until a ... lower powered, less demanding
color display is developed.)

I've heard that ever since the 295 came out. It hasn't been an issue for
me. I run my 295 on ship's power and keep fresh alkalines in it. If I
lost ship's power, the batteries would last plenty long enough to get me
to an airport.
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Dan
C172RG at BFM
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