your G-tab should have a GPS built in; same with the phone. The Dell Venue
does not.
It seems that Navionics is the primary choice. It works on Android and does
not need plenty of CPU power (at least once it is going).
The GPSMAP 78 most likely does not come with anything other than the global
map which gives you very high level continent contours. Any charts would
cost you plenty and they won't be compatible with any chartplotter you might
purchase later.
Anyone tried the OsmAnd Nautical Charts (this is for Android)? I used their
app as an off-line mapping app in Europe and it was fine, but I never had a
chance to try their charts.
Marek
-----Original Message-----
From: Danny Haughey via CnC-List
Sent: Wednesday, September 09, 2015 6:56 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Re: Stus-List Windows laptop for chartplotter?
So what I have available fur older devices is. An old android Samsung
galaxy 3 phone and a waterproof case, an old android viewsonic G-tab tablet,
no protective case and a not to old dell venue pro tablet with windows 10,
this has a rugged case but not water proof, water resistant and it charges
through a mini USB. It has the detachable keyboard.
I see the garmin 78 for $169. Not sure if that has charts. That might be
the quick fix for getting home and a good backup item. I think ultimately I
might go fur the raynarine e7 radar combo as the prices are dropping and the
wind speed and depth instruments are new Raymarine i60 units.
I would love to recommission the android tablet for use on board as an
experiment. On Sep 8, 2015 11:05 PM, Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List
<[email protected]> wrote:
If I may suggest, a Bluetooth GPS puck might be a better option (a tablet
has probably very limited USB ports). If you have a GPS dongle, get
yourself a USB2Go cable that would let you connect a normal USB device
(low power, though) to a MicroUSB port that is normally available on a
tablet.
A tablet would not need (normally) more than about 2 A for power supply
(at 5 V). There are many options for supplying that 5 V (USB voltage) from
a 12 V DC.
Software-wise, you might be better off with an Android, iOS or Linux
(plenty of no cost or low cost apps). For Windows, applications are more
limited in that category.
Before you go, check if your application is easy enough to operate in
tablet mode (i.e. by touch). I find that some of the Windows applications
are difficult to operate without a mouse and/or keyboard. I use a small BT
mouse that can double up as a trackball (when space or table surface is at
a premium) and a BT keyboard. Keep in mind that those two are even less
water proof than the tablet itself.
If you use a tablet I would recommend upgrading to Win 10.
Marek
C270, Legato
In Ottawa.
From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Josh
Muckley via CnC-List
Sent: September-08-15 17:20
To: C&C List
Cc: Josh Muckley
Subject: Re: Stus-List Windows laptop for chartplotter?
Yes, it is a great option for the cost conscious. The NOAA website has
all of their charts available in vector and raster formats. They also
have links to free and paid software for viewing the charts. You'll need
to provide a GPS input. There are lots of options (long term and short)
but the quickest and easiest is to buy a usb gps dongle.
A laptop is very power hungry. The chargers usually draw 90w or ~7.5
amps. It's worse if you have to use an inverter. 12v chargers can often
be found on amazon or ebay for pretty cheap, $10.
Most laptops are also not in any way waterproof.
PM me if you need more info.
Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD
On Sep 8, 2015 5:05 PM, "Danny Haughey via CnC-List"
<[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Guys,
The boat I'm in the process of buying does not currently have
chartplotter. Instead of rushing into the purchase of a new one for the
delivery home I was thinking to use a windows tablet with an external GPS
antennae/dongle and charts loaded from someplace to be determined. I
think I'd get a cheap handheld garmin as well. GPS store has one for
$169.
I have windows tablet with the specs of a laptop. i5 processor and 4gb
ram and I have an older android tablet with decent specs for it age.
Is this a viable option to at least get the boat home and try and find a
good deal on a plotter over the off season?
It would also be a carry on and use and alleviate the need to install
anything before the trip.
Any and all advice is always appreciated!
Danny
Still headed toward a closing
Massachusetts
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