"Newps" wrote:

I'm going to buy a 296 this week. Is there any reason not to buy a used
unit from these discount houses like JA Air Center? Did Garmin
improve the processor or make any changes that would make a new unit
preferable to a used unit?

Nah. After you get it, go to Garmin's website and download the Web Updater.
Install that, connect the 296 to your pc and the WU will check for the latest
firmware and update your 296 if needed.

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Dan
C-172RG at BFM