GI 275 install questions

[Pictreed]

Has anyone installed a 275? I think If Garmin doesn't do it you don't get SVT. I know lots of people have installed the G5 but I haven't heard of anyone installing the 275.

My next question is has anyone used both? The 275 seems to have too much info in one spot. However, it is more compatible and looks really good.

My IA has the G5 so I need to see if I can fly his plane before I decide.

[toto]

The big advantage to the G5 over the 275 is the battery life. If you lose ship’s power in the 275 you have something like 60 minutes of battery, while the G5 is more like four hours. 

The G5 doesn’t have synthetic vision, so if that’s important to you then the G5 will be a disappointment. 

I like the longer battery life of the G5, and I also like the square face, which matches better the rest of my panel. 

[Jake@BevanAviation]

New GI275's come with a 10 hour trial of SVT.  If you like it and want to add it there is a unlock that is needed.    GI275's do a lot more vs G5 and interface with more equipment vs G5.  Depending on the equipment in the aircraft the GI275 could have a advantage over the G5.

[EricJ]

I have dual G5s and love them.   I've flown with 275s as well, and they're very nice and do a lot of interesting things, but I think they try to cram too much into the tiny space of a 3" round gauge.   The square display on the G5 looks less cluttered to me. 

I'm looking at replacing my #2 nav and ancient CDI with a modern nav/com and use a basic 275 for the CDI, and connect it to my IFD to add the map display, etc.   I think they're good for that sort of thing, although it's an expensive solution for that task.