Garmin got the yoke mount right for the GPSMAP96; battery life is sufficient not to require ship’s power, although it’s an option.

by Larry Anglisano

We have to wonder if Garmin brought to market a pair of new aviation portables just to agitate the competition. Unlike the panel-mount market, Garmin actually does have competition in the portable GPS market. Models from Lowrance have proven capable if not advanced and are priced to cater to budget buyers.

But Garmin has always dominated the portable GPS market and loyal customers keep coming back for more. After all, the company’s roots are in the handheld GPS market and buyers of panel-mounted gear often pick Garmin because of their fondness for well-engineered handhelds. …