wrote:
On Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:56:14 -0500, CaveLamb
wrote:

Wayne.B wrote:
On Sun, 03 Oct 2010 18:21:25 -0500, CaveLamb
wrote:

Skip the computer and just use paper rather than deal with a sluggish computer
My favorite boat computer is a Toughbook that I bought used for $265
or so. It's more than adequate for managing charts in BSB format,
browsing the web, reading EMAIL, etc., and it just keeps on ticking.


And last, though certainly not least, is the limited contrast / brightness.

How can you read that out in the cockpit?

I couldn't - and that was in the shade.

That must be why they use them outside on construction sites and for
Law enforcement work. They obviously don't need to be able to see the
display in daylight!

The toughbooks are specifically DAYLIGHT VIEWABLE.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Toug.../ref=de_a_smtd



Advertising claims aside, I couldn't read it very well in the shade.

400:1 contrast ratio isn't anywhere up to date.


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Richard Lamb