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GPS Advice: Lowrance 500/1000/2000c
Hello all. I am pretty much set on getting a Lowrance GPS but I'm
trying to make a decision between the three models offered. I'm pretty much looking at the 1000 or 2000c, but I'm throwing the 500 in the mix as well because, as far as I can tell, it's another good GPS with a smaller screen. Money isn't really an object, because I find all the units to be affordable, but I see no sense in spending more than necessary. That being said, I'm basically a weekend pilot but I would like to start flying some longer cross country flights and really would like a portable GPS. I'm curious if the color screen really adds anything, especially considering the screen is a bit smaller than the black and white display on the 1000. I'm also curious if anyone has found the 1000 or 2000c to be too large. My main x-country aircraft will be either a 172 or an Archer. Any ideas on other considerations that I should be taking into account would also be appreciated. Thanks and Happy Flying! Brian |
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I purchased the 1000 back in September and have no regrets.
At first I thought that the screen would be too large, but it seems to fit perfectly in the yoke of a 172. It is nice to have the extra screen real estate. My decision was based on the battery life - not all of the planes I rent have operable cigarette lighters and I didn't want to chew through batteries on the 2000c. The 1000 gives me 8-10 hours. In .com briankjohnson@ gmail.com wrote: Hello all. I am pretty much set on getting a Lowrance GPS but I'm trying to make a decision between the three models offered. I'm pretty much looking at the 1000 or 2000c, but I'm throwing the 500 in the mix as well because, as far as I can tell, it's another good GPS with a smaller screen. Money isn't really an object, because I find all the units to be affordable, but I see no sense in spending more than necessary. That being said, I'm basically a weekend pilot but I would like to start flying some longer cross country flights and really would like a portable GPS. I'm curious if the color screen really adds anything, especially considering the screen is a bit smaller than the black and white display on the 1000. I'm also curious if anyone has found the 1000 or 2000c to be too large. My main x-country aircraft will be either a 172 or an Archer. Any ideas on other considerations that I should be taking into account would also be appreciated. Thanks and Happy Flying! Brian |
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Hi Brian,
I've the 500 for a year now and I'm very pleased about it. Batterie life is about 5hrs when one 1 sec. update. The only drawback is the minute font size. But maybe mounted on a yoke that is not much of a problem, mine is attached to the panel since I've a stick. Also very nice is that the complete package is ready to go. My earlier GPS shortcircuited while I was on a vacation abroad, not very handy I can tell you. So I bought a 500 on the spot, put in the batteries, read the manual, duct-taped the lot to the panel and I was on my way again. -Kees |
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I appreciate all the responses to my question. At this point, I'm
leaning towards the Airmap 1000 for the combination of the large screen and long battery life. Is it correct that the battery life on the 2000c is about 2 hours? And the 1000 is 8-10 hours? Thanks again. Brian |
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From my experience, with the 1000 you can expect around 4 hours. I do not
know what kind of batteries or configuration they used for the test, but 8 hours... yeah right. I just use the external dc power gizmo and no problem. "chibrian79" wrote: I appreciate all the responses to my question. At this point, I'm leaning towards the Airmap 1000 for the combination of the large screen and long battery life. Is it correct that the battery life on the 2000c is about 2 hours? And the 1000 is 8-10 hours? Thanks again. Brian -- Mike Flyin'8 PP-ASEL Temecula, CA http://flying.4alexanders.com |
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Chibrian79,
Is it correct that the battery life on the 2000c is about 2 hours? And the 1000 is 8-10 hours? Yes, that'll work. Depends strongly on the amount of backlighting used. -- Thomas Borchert (EDDH) |
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Great. I'll have everyone know that I ordered an Airmap 1000 from L.C.
Flight Shop in Jefferson City, MO (www.lcflight.com) today and it is being delivered tomorrow. Cost was $525. The guy I spoke with on the telephone was great and, because I really wanted to get the GPS for a trip I'm taking on Monday, he worked with me and is shipping it USPS Express Mail (half the cost of UPS next day w/ saturday delivery--shipping cost me $28), so I should have it tomorrow! I'm VERY excited! Thanks again for all the help. I'll report back with my opinion after I get a chance to play around with it for a while. Brian Johnson |
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You will like it..we have had the 1000 for 1 yr., no regrets.
It is easy to use, has worked flawlessly. Dave On 13 May 2005 15:40:30 -0700, "chibrian79" wrote: Great. I'll have everyone know that I ordered an Airmap 1000 from L.C. Flight Shop in Jefferson City, MO (www.lcflight.com) today and it is being delivered tomorrow. Cost was $525. The guy I spoke with on the telephone was great and, because I really wanted to get the GPS for a trip I'm taking on Monday, he worked with me and is shipping it USPS Express Mail (half the cost of UPS next day w/ saturday delivery--shipping cost me $28), so I should have it tomorrow! I'm VERY excited! Thanks again for all the help. I'll report back with my opinion after I get a chance to play around with it for a while. Brian Johnson |
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