Goodbye chartplotter hello ipad....
Submitted by pelagicyachts on Thu, 2011-08-11 12:47
Just thought you guys would be interested - i am going to order this app and am getting a new ipad...has some great reviews so lets see how it compares!
Would not want to be Raymarine, Simrad, Garmin.......
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/simple-charts/id451093694?mt=8#
scottnofish
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dosnt metion any charts
for australia but ,and how water proof is your ipad
Feral
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seems to be for the US only
seems to be for the US only ... might be wrong tho .
will be interested in how you go with it
pelagicyachts
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how waterproof is the ipad?well
how waterproof is the ipad?
well not at all -but my wheel house is! -only a matter of time before they bring out the case
I know there will be plenty of knockers -thats ok - plenty of people still dont like the i-phone.....
pelagicyachts
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Navonics do the Aust maps but
Navonics do the Aust maps but from what i have seen (on an iphone) they are not as good as a chartplotter -this app looks pretty sharp -no Aust maps yet -but it will follow
Bodie
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Ipad would also be subject to
Ipad would also be subject to mobile reception!
pelagicyachts
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not dependent on mobile
not dependent on mobile reception as the IPAd (and iphone and blackberry) have their own inbuilt GPS - example my iphone gps works at Gnaraloo with no mobile reception ...
Tony Halliday
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yip got the Navionics Android
yip got the Navionics Android version on my Teltra T-Touch pad and used it as a back up plotter when we went to Rotto over easter and works bloody great. But will it survive the sea air??? who knows and I'll soon foind out with in a year or so...
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krabman
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navonics and vms
i had navonics and vms maps on my ifone until my missus wiped it ! was awsome and as soon as i get ipad i will definatly be getting again and yep worked without internet connection!
strike_zone
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not designed for salt water enviroment
the day apple offer a marine version of a ipad maybe it might be a good idea they are not designed for the salt water enviroment let alone getting bashed around on a boat i really dont think raymarine simrad garmin ect will be losing any sleep over this one
pelagicyachts
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i understand your point re
i understand your point re the salt water - however you can get a waterproof case for the iphone - only a matter of time before there is one for the IPAD ...tick tick tick
till
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Navionics charts on the
Navionics charts on the iphone are exactly the same as the gold ones.
Their plotter/iphone sync looks pretty cool, I haven't used it yet though.
Lamby
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Yeah I am interested to see
Yeah I am interested to see how this goes, iPad could be my back up if the plotter fails
MattMiller
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Could be interesting
with your recent track record with electronics and water....
Lamby
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No comment
No comment
thewom
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wishfull thinking
might be fine for planning fishing trips on the train on your way to work but ure ipad isnt a gps is it? it gets its location thru an internet connection so would be affected by ure 3g signal
MattMiller
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Nope
got nothing to do with internet or mobile reception. They have an inbuilt GPS connection.
thewom
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ah after reading above i
ah after reading above i stand corrected!! navionics maps on the phones sounds awesome how do u get em on there??
till
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Iphone -> app store Android
Iphone -> app store
Android -> Android Market.
MattMiller
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Same as
all the other apps, download it.
hlokk
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Unless they've changed it the
Unless they've changed it the navionics app only stores 200 waypoints. I could go through that on my boat in a dozen or less trips (already got to the limit on my phone)
Tomcat
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Iphone
It does more than gold card go to menu turn on wind finder then click on any arrow tells direction and speed you advance time to show wind forecast for hours ahead
mrwinta
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waterproof case
I take my I-phone out in my tinnie every time and all I do is put it in a simple snap lock bag... not going to be waterproof if it gets punctured but I have dropped it in to the floor of the boat and it has been fully submerged and no water got through and the touch function still works through the bag too. I am sure you can get the snaplock bags large enough for the I-pad to stop the salty atmosphere...
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tiimmbo
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The only problem with the app
The only problem with the app for iphone and ipad is that if you dont tap the screen every now and then I have found it will shut down which can be a pain in the arse. It is very accurate though and we found ourselves navigating a 60ft boat at the abrohlos with my iphone due to some gremlins with the GPS on the boat. I have mine on the water every time I go out as a back up.
bod
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Waterproof Ipad case now available
New applications are extending the realm of the iPad onto building sites, boats and other potentially damaging environments. Digital Marine’s new waterproof, extremely rugged iPad case provides excellent protection against water ingress, scratching, dust and impacts.
Designed and manufactured in Germany from tough polyamide material the case meets IP67 specs for waterproofing and MIL810.4 for dust protection.
Clever design allows use of all the buttons and removable waterproof plugs allow the charging and headphone jacks to be accessed. The case itself is opened in seconds for removal or installation of the iPad and no tools are required.
There is a “Quicksnap” bracket available for fast mounting that is Ram-Mount compatible with palm and shoulder strap options. the cases come in black or white with custom colours available on demand.
During the recent Sydney International Boatshow an iPad was displayed inside the case completely immersed in water, it was also repeatedly dropped during the five day show to demonstrate impact resistance exhibiting no ill effects to the case or the iPad.
Digital Marine is a distributor in Australia of marine electronics including AIS transponders and receiver systems, the Oceantalk Super Digi HD Mobile TV receiver, GPS receivers and a range of marine cameras including Thermal imaging and low light cameras.
The Digital Marine iPad case can be yours for $400 including GST. Contact us for your local installing dealer or retailer Australia wide.
http://www.stoppressnews.com/waterproof-ipad-case-now-available/2310978/
10 August 2011
mrwinta
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Just found this cover
http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/CategoryID_1051/Context_965/Sort_Stock/DescSort_0/APC668.html?Hit=1
Have a look at this cover....
I can't remember where we got them but we have simmilar waterproof bags at home.. (I think it may be a catalog lady that comes to the door)....
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eltaco
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The water proof i phone case
The water proof i phone case is spot on just put it in lock it shut no probs you would be suprised how much salt ends up on it perfect for me tinnie
Tomcat
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Iphone
If you want screen to stay on longer go to settings and change the auto lock setting and the best waterproof case is called an otter about 100$ but it's saved me a few times
till
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I've had the same Otter case
I've had the same Otter case since about 2000 (Handspring Treo), nice and tough, waterproof and protects the screen.