I'm following this with great interest as I have the pair, 195 / 196,
Garmins that reside on the yokes in Fat Albert...
Both databases need their annual refresh... It will cost $70 for the
196 to get the terrain and latest flight data, and $35 for the 195, for
$135 total...

Both the 195/196 screens do poorly in certain lighting situations -
which is annoying but not the end of the world...
The 296 looks good and is offered for $1495..

I can get probably $200 by selling the 195... So, $1495 - $200 + $70
(upgrade 196) = $1365

Or, I can get what? $500 for the 196, so $1495 - $500 + $35 (195
upgrade) = $1030


denny