2002 Harv
Pre-Flight
I was wondering if anyone has seen or even heard of a new Garmen hand held?
OSH people?
John
OSH people?
John
Has the New Garmin been seen yet?
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Jeff S KDTW
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Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
There doesn't appear to be a "new" one.
There doesn't appear to be a "new" one.
Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
Nope. The Garmin rep said none are ready to be announced, but also said that we can expect they may bring out advanced models to answer competitors rather than just walking away from the business.
Nope. The Garmin rep said none are ready to be announced, but also said that we can expect they may bring out advanced models to answer competitors rather than just walking away from the business.
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Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
They also said that they hadn't even determined what might be in the next model. This is why so many bought one this week!Nope. The Garmin rep said none are ready to be announced, but also said that we can expect they may bring out advanced models to answer competitors rather than just walking away from the business.
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Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
A large number of purchases makes me still think they had a surplus of the older stock and introduction of something newer was delayed to reduce the old stock.
I'm betting they will introduce a new model some time around October; just in time for Christmas.
A large number of purchases makes me still think they had a surplus of the older stock and introduction of something newer was delayed to reduce the old stock.
I'm betting they will introduce a new model some time around October; just in time for Christmas.
Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
He said they get the pressure to bring out new models when the sales of the existing stocks slows down. So....STOP BUYING if you want NEW ONES!
Oh. They were amused that "the internet" was so sure they were going to announce new models.
He said they get the pressure to bring out new models when the sales of the existing stocks slows down. So....STOP BUYING if you want NEW ONES!
Oh. They were amused that "the internet" was so sure they were going to announce new models.
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Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
A Garmin rep confided they have concluded the capability of the handhelds is cannibalizing sales of the panel mounts somewhat, and so they are backing off the handhelds a bit.
A Garmin rep confided they have concluded the capability of the handhelds is cannibalizing sales of the panel mounts somewhat, and so they are backing off the handhelds a bit.
T Bone
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Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
To prove that point, have a look at Controller, specifically newer Huskies. Used to be a 530 mounted was almost the norm, these days many are offered with "panel mounted" hand helds. I'd imagine Garmin makes a whole lot more on the permanently installed units!
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Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
I imagine Garmin would. I also imagine that Garmin would sell more panel units vis portables if the FAA certification and install requirements were lessened. Having seen what Commander has gone through getting part manufacturing authority and certification to construct planes - and that despite buying the entire factory equipment - has left me wondering about whether the FAA is just covering their rears to cover their rears as opposed to taking a rational view of safety.
I imagine Garmin would. I also imagine that Garmin would sell more panel units vis portables if the FAA certification and install requirements were lessened. Having seen what Commander has gone through getting part manufacturing authority and certification to construct planes - and that despite buying the entire factory equipment - has left me wondering about whether the FAA is just covering their rears to cover their rears as opposed to taking a rational view of safety.
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Re: Has the New Garmen been seen yet?
I think the comic is very applicable to Garmin's new box.