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Default Comparison of Android Apps for Charting/Navigation

On 4/26/12 8:45 AM, Tim wrote:
On Apr 26, 7:44 am, John wrote:
On Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:31:28 -0400, wrote:
Just found this link on another site:


http://sailing.about.com/od/SailingApps/a/5-Android-Apps-For-Boat-Cha...


Have you used any of these?

Don't know if Tim has an android phone (or even what one is, for that matter), but the apps look
useful.


Wife's got a blackberry, and I have a typical flip phone, but the
contract is coming up for renewal soon, So.....

this is something to take way into consideration!



Before you think a "smart phone" is the answer, go to a smartphone store
and take the unit(s) you are considering outside. You'll want to see
just how decent the screen is in direct or just strong outdoor light.
The screens on the smart phones I have seen fade away to illegibility
under many outdoor conditions.