Garmin GPSMAP 495

"Marco Leon" wrote:

"es330td" wrote in message
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My Dad flies with a 496 and the weather is worth the cost. Unless
that is provided through something else in the plane I cannot see not
getting that for something of this level.

I jumped from the GPS Pilot III to the 496. It STILL amazes me that we can
have this much capability in a single unit. I mean, this stuff would have
cost you over $30K less than 10 years ago.

Marco

Plus you can integrate the Zaon XRX into the 496 to get traffic
alerts. Very cool.

Ron Lee

"Ron Lee" wrote in message
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Plus you can integrate the Zaon XRX into the 496 to get traffic
alerts. Very cool.

I saw the clip explaining the integration on YouTube. Would you (or anyone
reading) know if you can have the 496 hooked up to a GNS430 for flightplan
crossfill purposes AND a ZOAN XRX for traffic at the same time? I'm planning
on getting the 496 integrated with my 430 while I'm getting a WAAS upgrade
and it would be great to have the wiring configured for possible future
integration with a XRX.

Marco

Plus you can integrate the Zaon XRX into the 496 to get traffic
alerts. Very cool.

I saw the clip explaining the integration on YouTube. Would you (or anyone
reading) know if you can have the 496 hooked up to a GNS430 for flightplan
crossfill purposes AND a ZOAN XRX for traffic at the same time? I'm planning
on getting the 496 integrated with my 430 while I'm getting a WAAS upgrade
and it would be great to have the wiring configured for possible future
integration with a XRX.

Marco

I would contact Zaon and ask them.

http://www.zaon.aero/

Ron Lee

On 2008-03-27, Marco Leon wrote:
I'm planning on getting the 496 integrated with my 430

On a tangent: Where can I find documentation on how the 496 and 430 work
together? I can't seem to locate it in either the 496 or 430 manuals
available for download from Garmin, and N55ZC will have the two connected
together.
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Marco Leon wrote:
Like Piper and the Matrix, Garmin has stripped-out the expensive items in
the 496 and offering the 495 without weather and the automotive package at
$1,595 as opposed to the $2,395. I don't want to underestimate Garmin's
ability to price their products appropriately but I don't think this is a
winner. Essentially, you'd be paying +$400 for the SafeTaxi, better
processor, higher terrain resolution, asn AOPA directory.

To me, it doesn't seem like a big jump in capability over the 296 to justify
a 1/3 increase in cost. Maybe I'm just coming from the wrong angle as an IFR
flyer...

Marco



I agree that the drop should have been more than $400. But don't
undervalue that faster processor and 5x faster refresh rate.

"Gig 601XL Builder" wrote in message
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Marco Leon wrote:
Like Piper and the Matrix, Garmin has stripped-out the expensive items in
the 496 and offering the 495 without weather and the automotive package
at $1,595 as opposed to the $2,395. I don't want to underestimate
Garmin's ability to price their products appropriately but I don't think
this is a winner. Essentially, you'd be paying +$400 for the SafeTaxi,
better processor, higher terrain resolution, asn AOPA directory.

To me, it doesn't seem like a big jump in capability over the 296 to
justify a 1/3 increase in cost. Maybe I'm just coming from the wrong
angle as an IFR flyer...

Marco

I agree that the drop should have been more than $400. But don't
undervalue that faster processor and 5x faster refresh rate.

I understood that the faster processer was only put in because of the higher
resolution maps. Therefore, it updates not much faster than the 396 with a
slower processor and lower res maps. I also understand the Panel Page is
the big winner of the faster processor and can almost be completely relied
on for a backup turn coordinator and DG.

Kobra

On Mar 27, 7:53 pm, "Kobra" wrote:

I also understand the Panel Page is
the big winner of the faster processor and can almost be completely relied
on for a backup turn coordinator and DG.

Kobra

I've tested it several times in flight -- it's a very capable backup.
A very nice feature.

Dan Mc

Kobra wrote:
"Gig 601XL Builder" wrote in message
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Marco Leon wrote:
Like Piper and the Matrix, Garmin has stripped-out the expensive items in
the 496 and offering the 495 without weather and the automotive package
at $1,595 as opposed to the $2,395. I don't want to underestimate
Garmin's ability to price their products appropriately but I don't think
this is a winner. Essentially, you'd be paying +$400 for the SafeTaxi,
better processor, higher terrain resolution, asn AOPA directory.

To me, it doesn't seem like a big jump in capability over the 296 to
justify a 1/3 increase in cost. Maybe I'm just coming from the wrong
angle as an IFR flyer...

Marco
I agree that the drop should have been more than $400. But don't
undervalue that faster processor and 5x faster refresh rate.

I understood that the faster processer was only put in because of the higher
resolution maps. Therefore, it updates not much faster than the 396 with a
slower processor and lower res maps. I also understand the Panel Page is
the big winner of the faster processor and can almost be completely relied
on for a backup turn coordinator and DG.

Kobra



Yes the panel page is where it really shines.

On Mar 27, 7:02*am, "Marco Leon" wrote:
Like Piper and the Matrix, Garmin has stripped-out the expensive items in
the 496 and offering the 495 without weather and the automotive package at
$1,595 as opposed to the $2,395. I don't want to underestimate Garmin's
ability to price their products appropriately but I don't think this is a
winner. Essentially, you'd be paying +$400 for the SafeTaxi, better
processor, higher terrain resolution, asn AOPA directory.

I have the 296 and there really is very little difference between the
two looking at the comparision. I was pretty excited when I first
heard about the 495 but now I'm not so excited....

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare....eProduct=14751

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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I have the 296 and there really is very little difference between the
two looking at the comparision. I was pretty excited when I first
heard about the 495 but now I'm not so excited....

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare....eProduct=14751

Garmin is (was) usually pretty good at putting compelling features on their
products at a price that makes you bite your lip as you reach for your
wallet. The 495 seems out of character. Maybe they want their aviation
products to make your head spin from the dizzying number of versions like
thier Nuvi product line.

Marco