"Thomas Borchert" wrote ...
Main drawback of the Geopilot is that it has no battery and works
off of ship's power only...


Thanks, I missed that on the old model, looks like the new one may have that
covered:

cut from ad: "...the new 300 MHz processor, more compact and practical with
the built-in battery and GPS receiver, and an extra serial port available
for connection with PC and autopilot devices."

I'll keep this one on my short list and see how support and sales go. Maybe
it'll go on my christmas list. I will give it a very close look at the AOPA
convention in Hartford this Fall, and give an update here.