Mchael,

What do you use for software on your iMac. I'm not aware
of any navigational software for that platform.

I'd be curious to see the schematics of the control circuits, and
a list of hardware used for your security system.

Do you have any pictures you can share with us?

Bart

"Michael May" wrote
Hard to make a suggestion for someone without knowing what is available
locally to them. My answer, while ideal for me might not suit many others.
I have a MacIntosh iMac with a 21" widescreen that serves as my main
computer, my Nav computer and as a media centre when swiveled to face the
Saloon. It also feeds - via UHF radio, flat screen (LCD not plasma) TVs in
the staterooms and crew cabins. The system has DVD and audio plus mast
mounted all weather security cameras triggered by active infrared sensors
that will pop up on screen whenever triggered. I don't find the difference
in quality between Plasma and LCD to justify the cost, though in the early
days the difference was noticeable. The iMac has two external 240 gig
drives for media storage and can store in excess of 200 full length, full
quality DVDs. We record a great many movies and shows when able, for
viewing when cruising. It allows us to rent, record and return videos for
later viewing, much better and less illegal than copying DVDs.