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On Tue, 5 Oct 2010 13:39:35 -0700 (PDT), Bob
wrote:

On Oct 4, 8:51 am, CaveLamb wrote:
wrote:
On Sun, 03 Oct 2010 19:56:14 -0500, CaveLamb
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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...Inch-Notebook/...
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


Dear Richard:

Here is something to consider operating a used CF29
When buying used most HDs are reformatted. DOing so removes the
Panasonic drivers. One required driver controlls the brightness
controll. With the driver installed use Ctrl + F1 or F2 for
brighness. With oout the Panisonic driver it dont work all that well
or not at all.

I hope this helps.....

My CF29 has excellent outside brightness.

Maybe I should get one of those 3D 53 inch plasma screens that SKip
has. NOw that would be fun............... for about 3 seconds :/

Bob

Especially on a sailboat, power draw is a big consideration. Fast
processors draw a TON more electricity, as do unecessarily large
displays. What Cavelamb is claiming he HAS to have will be a bigger
power drain than a decent refrigerator. How is he going to provide
that much power on a small sailboat?


I don't HAVE to have it - just WANT it.

But your rant is out of date, Dog.

http://www.logicsupply.com/products/keex_2030

These are FANLESS systems.
They don't make that much heat, ergo don't pull that much current.

The display does, of course, but that's the same screen used for
movies, maps, chartplotter, etc.

I choose a VGA monitor rather than a TV because the extra circuitry
in the TV (tuner) pulls trons too. Monitors are significantly lower
draw.

And I'm still looking for a 12 volt drive monitor - just to lose the
20% from the inverter.




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Richard Lamb