On the 5000 unit, if you use the RMI, you loose the remote control of
the select and info functions, though. Can you confirm if the CE model
has the same drawback?

I believe you can still select waypoints while using the RMI. I'm going
flying tomorrow morning,
so I'll double check and let you know. You can use the RMI in RMI-only mode
or in
"normal" mapping mode with the RMI needles superimposed on the moving map.

I agree that interrogating a visible waypoint (or facility) is a unique
feature of the Argus and this is what makes it outstanding.

I don't know why Eventide doesn't license that technology. It would be great
to be able to
select waypoints on a 430/530, an MX-20 or Avidyne unit.