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tdawson-townsend(at)auror
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 Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 7:49 am Post subject: Garmin 480 |
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I’m surprised the 480 lasted this long.
I always thought that the government should have examined the Garmin purchase of UPSAT for anti-competitive effects.
L-3 (Goodrich) really blew it and should have bought UPSAT. They would have inherited some nice revenue streams and some nice radios right off the bat.
TDT
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Tim Dawson-Townsend
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ricksked(at)embarqmail.co
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:24 am Post subject: Garmin 480 |
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Not lasting is one thing, not supporting it is another. Software upgrades I'm not so concerned about as long as mine remains functional, databases upgrades from Jepp I am concerned about.
Rick S.
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bcondrey
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:39 am Post subject: Garmin 480 |
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I’m sure there are plenty of us in that boat. All we can do is look to other products (like the GX-50 & GX-60) which still get Jepp DB support even though they were abandoned when the acquisition of UPSAT by Garmin was completed.
Bob #40105
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:22 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Garmin 480
Not lasting is one thing, not supporting it is another. Software upgrades I'm not so concerned about as long as mine remains functional, databases upgrades from Jepp I am concerned about.
Rick S.
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Tim Olson
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 8:58 am Post subject: Garmin 480 |
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Yeah, if anything it makes me happy that I was able to get one before
it was gone. It's a better Nav/Com than others. Particularly since
I don't really need any new features, and Jepp won't drop database
support (which I also don't desperately need). It's just nice to have
been able to get one. At least they're adding features to the 430W,
so in the end that radio is a huge step above the old 430 anyway.
These days though, it's nicer to have all that nav function on an
EFIS or a good MFD, because doing it all on a tiny Nav/Com screen
is a pain.
Tim Olson - RV-10 N104CD - Flying
do not archive
Rick Sked wrote:
[quote] Not lasting is one thing, not supporting it is another. Software
upgrades I'm not so concerned about as long as mine remains functional,
databases upgrades from Jepp I am concerned about.
Rick S.
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msausen
Joined: 25 Oct 2007
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Location: Appleton, WI USA
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:05 am Post subject: Garmin 480 |
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It’s probably safe to say that as long as the demand is there, Jepp will continue updates. One of the few advantages to having a outside supplier for the updated database. Happy New Year everyone!
Michael
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Condrey, Bob (US SSA)
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:36 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Garmin 480
I’m sure there are plenty of us in that boat. All we can do is look to other products (like the GX-50 & GX-60) which still get Jepp DB support even though they were abandoned when the acquisition of UPSAT by Garmin was completed.
Bob #40105
From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sked
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2008 10:22 AM
To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Garmin 480
Not lasting is one thing, not supporting it is another. Software upgrades I'm not so concerned about as long as mine remains functional, databases upgrades from Jepp I am concerned about.
Rick S.
40185
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GRANSCOTT(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 2:13 pm Post subject: Garmin 480 |
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In a message dated 1/2/2008 12:56:02 PM Central Standard Time, bob.condrey(at)baesystems.com writes:
| Quote: | | All we can do is look to other products (like the GX-50 & GX-60) which still get Jepp DB support even though they were abandoned when the acquisition of UPSAT by Garmin was completed. |
Or the 300xl from Garmin that Jepp still sells updates to...
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johngoodman
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| Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:18 am Post subject: Re: Garmin 480 |
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I've been following this thread and when I was in Aircraft Spruce yesterday (I live 4 miles away), I asked them if they had a Garmin 480 in stock. I kept getting the yes/no/maybe while he went through his computer, but it turns out the Garmin 480 has been discontinued and is out of stock.
However, the counter guy said that they have a whole bunch of NEW Garmin Longstar (?) 480s ordered but they haven't arrived. Price will be $250. Apparently the replacement has a new name - Longstar (I think that's the name he said).
John
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ricksked(at)embarqmail.co
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| Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 8:12 am Post subject: Garmin 480 |
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"$250." ????
Rick S.
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johngoodman
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| Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Garmin 480 |
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| ricksked(at)embarqmail.co wrote: | "$250." ????
Rick S.
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My guess is that it's only the chip. For those guys who already have one, it looks like the update chips will keep on coming.
John
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