DPFresh wrote:

Hi all, different topic. SO in setting up my nav center - Dell laptop
with
SeaClear software... I want to keep the laptop in the cabin so as to
avoid
exposing it to elements... So I was thinking I could find some sort of
waterproof external monitor to run from the laptop to outside the boat
near
the tiller.... Does anyone know of such a monitor for this purpose?


The Panasonic Toughbook line has some interesting stuff. The line
includes a tablet model (MDWD) that could be mounted in the cockpit to
provide a wireless data mobile display (with full I/O) for programs
running on a nearby laptop.

All of the fully ruggedized pieces (they are also some less ruggedized
models in the line) in that hardware line look to be pretty well
qualified for marine use.

Check the models out here, http://tinyurl.com/bwrnk

The stuff on the trailing edge is available at fair to good prices on
eBay and through a number of online houses specializing in
medical/industrial needs.

The prices might create a little sticker shock but I suspect that in the
long run, the toughness and survivability will offset the initial costs.

Jack


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