I just ordered a tablet PC with sunlight readable display. I'll be spending
a very long summer cruising. Trying to get everything connected to it
wirelessly will give me something to do during those long northern evenings.
I think I prefer BT for power drain reasons. It should do everything I need
to do. I have Simrad IS15 instruments and a AP16 autopilot. My first goal
will simply be to get the GPS signal through BT to the tablet. Then add in
the rest of the IS15 instruments, then navigate from Visual Nav Suite. If
I'm really having fun I may add in the engine and electrical instruments as
well.

Do you see any reason I would need the 42 series or would the 41 suffice?

John


"Meindert Sprang" wrote in message
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"nimbusgb" wrote in message
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Range on WiFi is also better than on BT.

Not necessarily. BT class 1 has a range of 100 meters. The only problem is
that most computers/handhelds are class 2 (10 meters) for obvious reasons.
Wifi really drains the batteries on PDA's, as would a class 1 BT unit.

You'll be able to see the instrumentation whilst ashore in the
clubhouse

Yep! Or control/sail the boat from there. Right, Larry? :^)

Meindert