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I love this unit for the reasons you cited.  In fact, I have two mounted
side by side.  I use them mainly for situational awareness in instrument
flight but it comes in handy for airspace limits in unfamiliar aerodromes.
I do not have a big problem with the updates, although I agree they should
cost about $10 bucks a shot.  Since I have to have current VFR and IFR
charts and books in flight anyway, I use the charts and books to update my
units for those areas where I am likely to be flying and a wide margin
around there just in case.  Yes, it is a pain in the ass, but it forces me
to review the charts more thoroughly than I would have otherwise.

TD


"BruceG" <bruce.gagne@spamlesscox.net> wrote in message
news:G03S9.105582$I23.6560133@news1.east.cox.net...
> I haven't used my Airmap 100 nearly as much as I want to, but let me give
> you my opinion on the unit anyway....
>
> Even though it's monochrome and the display is smaller than the current
> state of the art, it is exceptionally clear and easily read in just about
> any lighting condition.  The data base seems very complete and the
> obstruction feature is wonderful.  Every screen is user-changeable, so you
> have essentially a dozen or more screens that you can tailor as you see
fit.
> If you get them hopelessly screwed up, reverting back to the default is a
> snap, too.  In short, I wouldn't think about flying without mine anymore.
> Even if I'm just doing pattern work, it's fun to go back after my flight
and
> see how the tracks line up on each other (rarely).
>
> Here's my biggest grief about the airmap and the reason that I would think
> long and hard about buying one if I didn't already have it.  The database
> update prices are outrageous.  One time updates are $75 each.  You can
> subscribe to a 28 day update (13/yr) at the vastly reduced price of
$65/per
> (smell the sarcasm?).  What this means is that a year's worth of data will
> cost you a fair amount more than the unit itself!  I have major heartburn
> about this.  I think I saw on Garmin's site an update price in the order
of
> $35 for their handheld gps's.  Didn't look long, so I could be mistaken.
>
> I know the problem is 99% in the fact that Lowrance uses Jepp for it's
data,
> and that Jepp has a virtual monopoly on that sort of thing.  But there's
no
> way in hell you'll convince me (with a background in software development
> and telecom) that the price charged for the data is anywhere in line with
> the costs.
>
> So the bottom line is that the unit itself is great.  I have nothing but
> praise for it.  The few things I'm not crazy about are still probably
useful
> to someone.  I get one, maybe two updates a year, but don't rely on it for
> freq's and don't completely trust the obstructions.  I figure roads and
> rivers don't move all that often.
>
> Bruce
>
> "John" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:f9ZR9.195912$F2h1.143046@news01.bloor.is.net.cable.rogers.com...
> > Hi All,
> > I'd be pleased to read your opinions on the Lowrance Airmap 100.
> > I'm looking at buying a portable GPS in the spring and am giving this
one
> > serious consideration.
> > Does anyone know what the Customs Duty would be if I bought this unit on
> the
> > Internet from the
> > US and had it shipped to Canada?
> > Thanks in Advance, John.
> >
> >
>
>