They've released the GPSMAP 696.
On a very basic level, it's like a cross between a 496, an AvMap EKP-IV and a G1000. It has generally the same displays as the 496, has the screen size of the EKP-IV and has many of the control features of a G1000, such as a little joystick on the side. It looks pretty cool. I may not get an EKP-IV now.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=14859&locale=en_US#
Sporty's has it for $3,295 + $1 shipping.
Garmin 696 GPS with XM Weather (Americas) - Sporty's Pilot Shop
On a very basic level, it's like a cross between a 496, an AvMap EKP-IV and a G1000. It has generally the same displays as the 496, has the screen size of the EKP-IV and has many of the control features of a G1000, such as a little joystick on the side. It looks pretty cool. I may not get an EKP-IV now.
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=14859&locale=en_US#
Sporty's has it for $3,295 + $1 shipping.
Garmin 696 GPS with XM Weather (Americas) - Sporty's Pilot Shop